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Sherry Schiff, a Professor in the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, is a co-author on a recently published article which found high levels of artificial sweeteners present in water throughout the Grand River watershed, including both river water and municipal tap water. The levels of these chemicals were found to be distributed in a way that they could serve as effective wastewater tracers in rivers.

An interdisciplinary study published in the journal Naturefound that the release of carbon dioxide from rivers and streams is much higher than previously thought. The multi-country, interdisciplinary group examined carbon dioxide evasion, carbon dioxide transfer from inland waters into the atmosphere, an aspect of the global carbon cycle.

The Water Institute is pleased to welcome several new External Partners to its growing network, including Stantec which joined as a Platinum External Partner. The interdisciplinary approach to water research that the University of Waterloo promotes fits well with Stantec’s approach to addressing global water challenges.

The Water Institute is pleased to welcome several new External Partners to its growing network, including Stantec which joined as a Platinum External Partner. The interdisciplinary approach to water research that the University of Waterloo promotes fits well with Stantec’s approach to addressing global water challenges.

The Water Institute is pleased to welcome several new External Partners to its growing network, including Stantec which joined as a Platinum External Partner. The interdisciplinary approach to water research that the University of Waterloo promotes fits well with Stantec’s approach to addressing global water challenges.

Catarina de Albuquerque, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to safe drinking water and sanitation, will participate in a virtual public lecture and live panel event titled The right to WaSH; the right to health on Monday November 25.

Dr. Bill Taylor, Professor Emeritus, Biology, is the 2013 recipient of the Career Achievement Award from the Canadian Council of University Biology Chairs. This award recognizes individuals whose achievements have made significant contributions to the field of biology. Bill has made contributions not only thorough his research, but also in his teaching and service. 

A delegation of 20 representatives from the four member countries of the Mekong River Commission visited the University of Waterloo, meeting with Water Institute members and guests. The group is on a study tour in Canada with particular interest in transboundary situations and water quality monitoring research.

Two uWaterloo graduate students in biology were winners in the Platform category at the Aquatic Toxicology Workshop 2013 held October 6-9, 2013 in Moncton, NB.
Lesley Milne placed first with her presentation titled: Using non-linear models to predict the chronic toxicity of cobalt to Hyalella azteca under different water chemistry conditions.
Jessica Leung placed third with her presentation: Different responses in toxicology testing among two members of the Hyalella azteca species complex.