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Earth Systems: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions.

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How can you design the least “expensive” water filter?

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Challenge yourself to design the best filter for the lowest cost!

White Sturgeon

Conserving British Columbia’s White Sturgeon

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Learn about British Columbia’s White Sturgeon and some of the ways people are working to preserve their habitat.

Peat bog in northern Alberta

Peat Bogs and the Ring of Fire

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Learn about peat bogs, the threats they face and how you can help.

Frothing water

Earth Month: Water

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Discover the issues surrounding water today, and learn what you can do to help.

Pier on one of the Great Lakes

Let's Talk Great Lakes Resources

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Discover a set of resources designed to give you good background knowledge on all things Great Lakes!

Factory smokestacks

Let's Talk Pollution Resources

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Discover a set of resources designed to get you thinking about pollution.

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Rohan Hakimi

Career Profiles

Environmental Engineer, Integrated Water Management

I am an environmental engineer working to create sustainable storm water management and to protect our water resources.
Elaine Robichaud en randonnée avec vue sur le lac depuis le sommet d'une montagne

Elaine Robichaud

Career Profiles

Hydrology Engineer

Elaine Robichaud is a Hydrology Engineer for Hydro-Quebec.
White water rafting on the Fraser River in British Columbia

Introduction to Rivers & Streams

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Learn about the physical geography, chemistry and ecology of rivers and streams.

Boat on a lake at sunset

Humans and Freshwater Ecosystems

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Learn about how people impact the ecosystems of lakes and rivers.

Aerial view of a wetland

Introduction to Freshwater Wetlands

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Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of freshwater wetlands.

Pond in a valley

Introduction to Lakes & Ponds

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Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of lakes and ponds.

Nicole Brisson à un site minier

Nicole Brisson

Career Profiles

Water and Tailings Engineer

Nicole Brisson is a Water and Tailings Engineer for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited.
Hollee Heal sur un site de travail

Hollee Heal

Career Profiles

Health, Safety, Environmental Coordinator

Hollee Heal is the Health, Safety, Environmental Coordinator for Northern Mat and Bridge LP.
Julie Koloff au travail à l'extérieur

Julie Koloff

Career Profiles

Wetland Specialist

Julie Koloff is a Wetland Specialist for Jacobs, located in Alberta.