Research summary
The restoration of lakes affected by human activities has been going on for decades, but biological recovery has often been slow and difficult to gauge because of a lack of pre-impact information.
Canada Research Chair in Freshwater Ecology and Fisheries Dr. Micheal Rennie and his research group are examining the impacts of emerging contaminants on aquatic ecosystems, and developing methods for identifying fish and other aquatic species that existed before the ecosystem was altered. This knowledge will enhance lake ecosystem recovery efforts by helping re-establish native species. Research documenting fish behaviour and movement will also be used to help inform more effective restoration strategies for recovering Great Lakes fish populations.