Freshwater Oil Spill Remediation Study at the IISD-Experimental Lakes Area: (The FOReSt Project)

The Freshwater Oil Spill Remediation Study (FOReST) project will use small contained oil spills in enclosed environments within a lake to study examine the effectiveness of shoreline cleanup procedures and potential ecological impacts of oil spills. The resilience of freshwater aquatic ecosystems to recover from a spill will also be examined. We will examine the ability of bacterial communities to respond to the introduction of oil and biodegrade petroleum compounds. Results from the proposed project will be used to develop scientifically-defensible cleanup procedures and to direct monitoring for potential effects.

Faculty Supervisor:

Gregg Tomy

Student:

Patrique Bulloch

Partner:

IISD Experimental Lakes Area Inc

Discipline:

Chemistry

Sector:

Environmental industry

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