Other group news, Outreach

What does a summer job in hydrology entail? Meet Laura Blunden…

As a Hydrology and Biogeochemistry Field and Research Assistant, Laura’s summer 2015 position with the WSRP was as varied as her academic background and work interests. Laura will soon graduate with an Honors Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography, including a Minor in Biological Science, with aspirations to obtain a second degree at some point… Continue reading What does a summer job in hydrology entail? Meet Laura Blunden…

Other group news, Outreach

What does a summer job in hydrology entail? Meet Matthew Walker…

  Meet Matt, the man who lives Environmental Science at work, at home and at play. A former Environmental Design and Architecture student, Matt joined the WSRP as a Biogeochemistry Field Assistant for the 2015 summer field season before entering his fourth and final year at the University of Manitoba in Environmental Science. Matt found… Continue reading What does a summer job in hydrology entail? Meet Matthew Walker…

Field work, Outreach

2015 MCDA Tour hosted by the Lasalle Redboine CD

As part of Laura Blunden's summer experience with the Watershed Systems Research Program (WSRP), she played an instrumental role in partnering with various stakeholders and was fortunate to attend the Manitoba Conservation District Association’s (MCDA) tour. The tour was held on June 16, 2015 by the LaSalle Redboine Conservation District for the Pelly’s Lake watershed… Continue reading 2015 MCDA Tour hosted by the Lasalle Redboine CD

Other group news, Outreach

What does a summer job in hydrology entail? Meet Adrienne Schmall…

Don’t let the last name fool you… Ms. “Schmall” is already off to some very BIG things in academia and research! A Bachelor of Science student majoring in Geological Sciences, Adrienne joined the WSRP as Research Assistant in the field season of 2015 and she quickly made an impact. Motivated to find a working experience… Continue reading What does a summer job in hydrology entail? Meet Adrienne Schmall…

Outreach, Public/conference presentations

Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund Symposium Event – March 2, 2015

Genevieve (Ali) will report on two projects currently funded by the Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund (LWBSF) this coming week. First, she will give a lightning talk of the project "Development of a Simulation Tool to Identify Priority Areas for Wetland Conservation and Restoration" that WSRP students Aminul Haque (PhD candidate) and Adrienne Schmall (undergraduate… Continue reading Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund Symposium Event – March 2, 2015

Outreach, Public/conference presentations

H. Petzold to present at GIS Day 2014

On November 19th, 2014, Halya Petzold will take part in the activities organized by the University of Manitoba Libraries in connection with the worldwide celebration of GIS Day. Her talk, entitled "Watershed Analysis: Using LiDAR in Prairie Landscapes", will take place at 4:30pm in the Elizabeth Dafoe Library. The full lineup of talks for GIS… Continue reading H. Petzold to present at GIS Day 2014

Outreach, Public/conference presentations

Upcoming event: Review of the 2014 Manitoba Flood

This coming Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, Genevieve Ali and the Hon. Steve Ashton (Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation) will discuss the recent flooding events that have affected the province. The event is organized by the Manitoba Institute for Policy Research as part of their series "Policy, Pizza and a Pint": it will take place at the… Continue reading Upcoming event: Review of the 2014 Manitoba Flood