Effects of atypical water-level fluctuations on macrophyte species composition, ecological structure, and identification of water-level Indicator Species for coastal wetlands
Unlike the historical 8-year period oscillations (octennia) of high and low water levels (WLs), Lakes HuronMichigan recently experienced two octennia of sustained-low WLs (1999 to 2014), followed by an octennium of continuously high WLs. We used macrophyte presence data collected… Read More
A framework for Doing Things in a Good Way: insights on Mshiikenh (Freshwater Turtle) Conservation through weaving western science and indigenous knowledge in Whitefish River First Nation
Co-developed conservation programs for Species At-Risk, created in partnership between Indigenous Nations and non-Indigenous researchers, represent a vital shift toward effective species recovery strategies that are culturally respectful and contribute to reconciliation within… Read More
Modern Toolbox to address a decades-old problem in the conservation of freshwater turtles: Blanding’s turtles as a case study
Traditional monitoring methods to study the movement patterns and habitat use of freshwater turtles include visual encounter surveys and radio telemetry. Both approaches are labour-intensive and time-consuming, and studying behaviours such as nesting attempts is challenging due… Read More
Don’t worry, be happy: Habitat selection of Blanding’s Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) living in a reference condition in Georgian Bay
Few areas within the Great Lakes basin are currently free from impact of human activities, and it is important to study these reference conditions for comparison with degraded sites in those regions. Here, we use radio telemetry to investigate habitat use, movement, and habitat… Read More
Potential Impacts of GB Salmon’s Proposed Recirculatory Aquaculture System in Colpoy’s Bay (Wiarton, ON)
In the experiential graduate course taught by Prof Pat Chow-Fraser and Karen Kidd (Management of Aquatic Ecosystems and Resources, Biology 730), ten students set about to answer this question. "What information is required to determine the costs and benefits of this proposal?" … Read More