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Jun 9th, 2021

Congratulations to Chelsea Salter, an MSc student working with Chris Weisener who was recognized with the best student paper award (Master’s) at the 4th Interdisciplinary Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms (IFHAB)

May 13th, 2021

At risk species such as certain mussels are mandated to be relocated prior to construction projects that will disturb their habitats, and then located back after construction.  Dr. Catherine Febria and her team are studying the fate of these species after relocation.

May 6th, 2021

Graduate Student and Post Doctoral Positions available!  Are you looking for a Graduate Student or Post Doctoral Position in the field of Environmental Microbiology? 

May 3rd, 2021

In accordance with Section 54.07 of the 2017-2021 Collective Agreement, the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER) invites applications from qualified individuals interested in teaching the following course:  GLIE-9800 Multiple Stressors and Environmental Modelling.

Apr 7th, 2021
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Mar 24th, 2021

As part of a province-wide program to survey sewage water to test for COVID-19 in the community, GLIER research associate Ryland Corchis-Scott is collecting sewage samples for testing.  Under the leadership of Dr.

Mar 10th, 2021

Harmful algal blooms such as those found in Lake Erie produce microsystins, which are toxic to people and pets.  GLIER graduate student Chelsea Salter is studying how natural microbial communities are able to break down the toxic microsystins and therefore reduce the harmful effects of algal