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Project leads
Greg McDermid, University of Calgary
Erin Bayne, UAlberta
Scott Nielsen, UAlberta
Scott Ketcheson, Athabasca University
Maria Strack, UWaterloo
Julia Linke, University of Calgary

Timeline
07/15/2020 - 07/14/2025

Study area
Lower Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

Main objectives
To understand effects of human disturbance on boreal ecosystems, develop strategies for restoration and develop tools to support decision-making on management in the boreal region.

For more information:
Visit: http://beraproject.org

Project leads
Dr. Maria Strack, University of Waterloo

Timeline
06/01/2020 - 05/31/2025

Study area
Ontario, Quebec, Alberta

Main objectives
Assess the recovery of methane cycling in peatlands following wildfire
Determine methane emissions and its drivers in swamps
Describe methane cycling microbial communities in restored Canadian peatlands

For more information:
Contact: mstrack@uwaterloo.ca

Project leads
Kayla Martin, University of Waterloo
Dr. Maria Strack, University of Waterloo

Timeline
09/01/2022 - 06/30/2023

Study area
Canada

Main objectives
Improve the estimates of greenhouse gas emission factors for restored peatlands, incorporating multiple sites with varying hydrological, meteorological conditions and specific restoration techniques.
Allow for investigation of physical and biological variables that best predict greenhouse gas exchange and can be used as proxies for greenhouse gas fluxes.

For more information:
Contact: kj5martin@uwaterloo.ca

Project lead
Sarah Howie, City of Delta

Start date
08/24/2001

Study area
Burns Bog in Delta, British Columbia

Main objective
The objective is to restore the water table in the bog to re-start self-sustaining hydrological functions and processes.

For more information:
Visit: https://www.burnsbog.ca/
or contact: showie@delta.ca