Pacific Herring is a very important species in the Salish Sea. Its position in the food web gives it an environmental role, notably because it is one of the salmon’s important sources of food. Its economic and social role for British Columbians is also well known among fishermen and Native communities. However, the reproduction dynamic […]

Ice seals are considered bio-indicators of the Arctic ecosystem health, yet little is known about how they have responded both horizontally and vertically to seasonal and annual changes in the Arctic ecosystem. As the Arctic continues to lose ice, this study examines future consequences of these ecosystem changes on the Arctic hooded seals. This study […]

Le projet de recherche proposé qu’entreprendra Margot Peltier s’inscrit dans la Stratégie d’économie d’eau potable dont la mise en œuvre des projets porteurs au Québec se fait par la collaboration de Réseau Environnement et du Ministère des Affaires municipales (MAMH). Ce projet de recherche se divise en 3 livrables distincts répartis au cours de deux […]

The main objective of the current research is to enhance the detection, clustering, and estimation of Extreme Precipitation Events (EPEs) in arid and semi-arid regions. To achieve this goal, we propose a novel framework called Machine-learning-based Clustering-merging algorithms (ML-CMAs) for satellite-based precipitation products (SPPs). Daily precipitation measurements were utilized for training and evaluating EPEs estimation […]

This research aims to determine and study the sources of MPs in the SoG and identify the processes controlling MP dispersal within the MetroVancouver area. The majority of marine MPs are suspected to originate from and-based sources including wastewater and stormwater/ road runoff. This project will assist in the identification and quantification of the various […]

Le projet a pour objectif de modéliser l’ombrage et la température de l’eau sur des cours d’eau du Royaume Uni. Différents algorithmes seront testé et comparés. Ce projet permettra d’offrir aux gestionnaires de ressources hydriques un outil permettant de prioriser les cours d’eau à protéger en fonction de leur propension à maintenir un eau plus […]

Our project aims to improve maize production efficiency and mitigate the impacts of climate change. By combining advanced computing, artificial intelligence, and remote sensing techniques, we will analyze data on maize cultivation, climate patterns, and soil health. This collaboration between institutions in both countries seeks to enhance agricultural sustainability, increase food security, and contribute valuable […]

Ce nouveau stage propose de tester la faisabilité sur le terrain des méthodes expérimentées au laboratoire par la mise en place d’essais pilotes sur les sites d’enfouissement. On testera également la méthode qui consiste à recouvrir les sites d’enfouissement par des matériaux de recouvrement. Cette technique peut s’avérer très efficace du fait qu’elle regroupe l’ensemble […]

Canada is a world leader in mineral exploration and mining technology, but the discovery of new mineral resources is declining. The development of new mineralogical tools which guide exploration is becoming increasingly important for the mining industry. This study will investigate the potential to use mineral chemistry to develop vectors around Au and Cu deposits […]

Canadian companies are responsible for nearly half of mining activities worldwide, and mining operations are expanding in Canada. Two critical aspects of mining include treating mine-influenced water and establishing natural ecosystems on previously mined lands. These goals can often be reached simultaneously with constructed wetlands that can reduce elevated parameters from surface water while providing […]

The proposed research program is a planning process that will help to enable the Metlakatla Development Corporation to meaningfully participate in regional development. There are 29 major projects proposed in the traditional territory of the Metlakatla First Nation and these projects will have significant costs and benefits. The current project-based cumulative effects assessment as required […]

Les écosystèmes boréaux englobent une multitude de lacs de morphologies variées, dont certains abritent des îles. Les îles boisées constituent des interfaces forêts-lacs, présentant des dynamiques végétales et de perturbation, distinctives du continent. Néanmoins, l’influence de la structure forestière et des dynamiques de perturbation sur la biodiversité des environnements insulaires a été insuffisamment explorée, ce […]