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News
Kelsey Leonard lead author of new climate impacts assessment
Dr. Kelsey Leonard, a Water Institute member, professor in the Faculty of Environment, and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Waters, Climate, and Sustainability, served as sector co-chair and lead author of the Water Resources chapter in the recently released New York State Climate Impacts Assessment.
IJC Report co-led by Rebecca Rooney calls for coordinated monitoring of Great Lakes microplastics
Microplastics are pervasive throughout the Great Lakes, yet no basin-wide approach exists to systematically track their presence and impact. A new report from the International Joint Commission (IJC)’s Great Lakes Science Advisory Board Work Group on Microplastics calls for regional coordination to systematically measure Great Lakes microplastics.
Tiny robots guided by the light
Inspired by the movement of insects gliding on the surface of water, University of Waterloo researchers have designed tiny robots controlled by light, offering promising possibilities for environmental remediation and biomedical applications.
Events
On the swamp: Indigenous environmental justice across North Carolina’s coastal plain
As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Ryan Emmanuel, Associate Professor of Hydrology, Duke University, North Carolina, US, will present: On the swamp: Indigenous environmental justice across North Carolina’s coastal plain.
This event is in person in DC 1302 with a networking lunch reception to follow in DC 1301 (The Fishbowl).
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Leverage Your Strengths to Grow Your Water Career
World Water Day 2025
World Water Day 2025 – Save our Glaciers!
Celebrate World Water Day 2025 with the Water Institute! Join us for a full-day conference featuring inspiring keynote speakers, a showcase of innovative student research, award presentations, networking opportunities, and a complimentary lunch. Don't miss this exciting event!
