Institute of Environmental Change and Society (IECS)
Institute of Environmental Change & Society
Sampling to evaluate impact of wind-powered aerators and greenhouse gases on agricultural dugouts
Dr. Finlay examines content of zooplankton tow from an agricultural dugout
Sampling to evaluate impact of wind-powered aerators and greenhouse gases on agricultural dugouts
The Institute of Environmental Change & Society (IECS) provides world-class infrastructure and research expertise in environmental sciences for faculty, students and staff enabling individuals and multidisciplinary groups to conduct cutting-edge scientific research to advance the provincial, national and international research agendas. IECS is composed of three separate research units (Cellular Impacts Facility, Integrated Numeric Analysis Facility, Stressor Quantification Facility), and two analytical preparation units (Advanced Sample-Holding Facility, Stressor Isolation Facility). IECS is also dedicated to foster provincial, national and international research initiatives and improve collaborations among universities, government and industry.
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ALGAE BLOOMS BECOMING MORE INTENSE, LASTING LONGER IN QU'APPELLE LAKES
"We're now seeing those toxins across about half of the lakes in southern Saskatchewan," Leavitt said.
WATER RANGERS TO ADAPT WATER QUALITY TEST KITS FOR SASKATCHEWAN AGRICULTURAL PONDS
Easy-to-use testkits and open data platform will help anyone collect water quality data.
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30TH ANNIVERSARY OF QU'APPELLE MONITORING PROJECT
The Qu'Appelle long-term ecological research program, a hierarchical platform to study freshwater ecosystems of the Northern Great Plains turns 30 years in 2023.
EXPERTS USE WASTEWATER TO TRACK COVID-19 IN SASKATCHEWAN
Studies conducted by Drs. Chao and Hansmeier develop models to translate viral counts into infection rate in waste water.