We need to protect wetlands in and near the Great Lakes, giving them more room to expand in the face of fluctuating water levels, Chow-Fraser told the national broadcaster.
The two special call projects and three Exploration projects will study turtle habitats, collaborative remote research, revitalization of Indigenous languages, innovative antibiotic delivery and better auditory assistive tech.
To mark World Water Day 2022, here are a few examples of some of McMaster’s world-leading water research — from preserving oceanic, arctic and wetland ecosystems to tackling contamination in urban and rural waterways.