This project aims to improve how scientists use sedimentary DNA (sedDNA) to study past biodiversity in lakes affected by metal contamination. Sedimentary DNA preserved in lake sediments offers a powerful way to reconstruct long-term ecological changes, but high concentrations of trace elements can interfere with DNA preservation and detection, making results difficult to interpret. Through […]

The St. Lawrence Platform in southern Quebec is a series of Cambrian-Ordovician (539-443Ma) sedimentary rocks containing K-bentonites, altered volcanic ash beds. These ashes have zircon and apatite, minerals that are difficult to alter, retain the original characteristics of the ashes and can provide distinct chemical fingerprints associated with separate eruptions. The presence of bentonites in […]

Water quality impairment due to excess phosphorus fertilizer is a significant issue in the EU, Canada, and elsewhere in the world. Surface water quality impacts drinking water and recreation, and is tied to societal challenges such as land use, farming, climate change, as well as food and water security. Mitigation options are available but with […]

Ryzome Environmental Corporation is transforming the way farms and greenhouses feed their crops. By recovering powerful nutrients and minerals from local waste streams, Ryzome is building a new generation of regenerative, greenhouse-ready fertilizers that help growers boost yields, strengthen plant health, and improve nutrient density. These products support healthier soils, reduce pest and disease pressure, […]

This project will demonstrate on-site biochar production from sawmill residues at Patterson Sawmill (Hay River, NWT) using Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s mobile kiln. The mobile system avoids high transport and capital costs associated with stationary facilities and can process diverse residue types directly on-site, offering a practical solution for sustainable management of waste biomass at northern sawmills. […]

This study will investigate the potential to use mineral chemistry to develop vectors around poorly understood Au and Cu mineralization in Nevada. We will combine traditional mapping methods with state-of-theartmineral chemistry techniques to assess the alteration halo around a complex array of mineralized systems. The research will be completed by a master’s students, who will […]

Optical satellite imagery used for monitoring the Earth’s dynamic surface is frequently limited by persistent cloud cover. This creates significant data gaps and inconsistencies in daily surface reflectance products. This project aims to advance how we combine optical data with different data modalities that can see through clouds, like active radar and passive microwave data. […]

This project teams up the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) and Remote Digital Twin Inc. (RDT) to find a better way to spot sick trees in Canadian cities using satellite images and artificial intelligence (AI). Urban trees are under attack from pests, which hurts air quality and green spaces people love. Today’s methods […]

Net Zero Atlantic is a non-profit organization, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that is seeking to advance a sustainable and inclusive transition to a carbon-neutral Atlantic Canada through the provision of credible and objective data and support services. In service of this objective, Net Zero Atlantic leads applied research projects designed to help inform Atlantic […]

Constructed wetlands are multifunctional natural-like systems created for wastewater treatment, biomass production, water storage, flood retention, and wildlife habitat. Constructed wetlands where water-loving plants grow can also absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and thus potentially contribute to offsetting greenhouse gas emissions produced by human activities. However, like all wetlands, constructed wetlands also produce greenhouse […]

Inuit communities are reliant on sea ice travel to hunt and fish to get nutritious food and maintain their culture. Search and Rescue incidents are on the rise with changing sea ice conditions due to climate change. Information to support Inuit travel needs at community scales are currently limited in Inuit Nunangat (Simonee et al., […]

This research project aims to address the existing knowledge gap regarding the effectiveness of drone-based reforestation compared to natural forest regeneration in post-wildfire areas. This study seeks to provide valuable insights into its benefits, limitations, and potential for large-scale reforestation efforts. The research outcomes will contribute to the scientific understanding of drone-based reforestation, guide reforestation […]