News archive - February 2021

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Is Your Water Management as Diverse as Your Communities?

This article was written by Waterloo PhD candidate and graduate of the Collaborative Water Program, Elaine Ho.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Brian Dixon awarded grant to study COVID-19 immunity on University of Waterloo campus

While many university classes across Canada are being held online, some programs require in-person learning and access to on- and off-campus research and learning facilities. This increases the risk of exposure for students, faculty and staff to SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19.

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Celebrating Women in Science on February 11

Gender equality and Science are vital for the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a significant effort in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science. Unfortunately, women and girls continue to be excluded from participating fully in science.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Helen Jarvie examines biogeochemical and climate drivers of wetland phosphorus and nitrogen release

Wetlands provide valuable ecosystem services, such as reducing flood peaks during wet periods, augmenting baseflows during dry periods and water purification, and they enhance biodiversity. There is increasing interest in using wetlands as ‘nature‐based solutions’ for flood mitigation and soil and water conservation. However, over time, there can be water-quality tradeoffs and wetlands can become sources of nutrients to downstream water bodies.