Three research projects at Peterborough’s Trent University will get a combined $122,000 as part of $235,000 in provincial funding for natural resources.
The efforts include research involving the development of a new aquatic stress index, a study on wildland fire impacts on boreal lake fish communities, and genetic analysis of Lake Superior brook trout, the Ministry of Natural Resources stated on Jan. 30.
Four other projects were also funded, including $50,000 for a University of Windsor project to support sustainable fisheries and ecosystems in response to environmental stressors such as aquatic invasive species and changing climates.
“Through this investment, we are strengthening our plan to protect Ontario’s forests, waterways and wildlife,” Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris said. “These research projects will help us ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the natural resources that make our province so special, while supporting good-paying jobs and building resilient communities across Ontario.”
