Water Science and Policy
Good science is essential for good policy.
The partnership between IISD’s Water Program and IISD-ELA brings together more than 40 years of rigorous aquatic science with 25 years of global policy analysis and practical guidance. Our combined expertise in hydrology, modelling, biology, limnology, ecosystem services and policy is directed at helping governments and industry to manage water and related resources in such diverse contexts as agriculture, hydro-electric operations and mining, to minimize effects on people and ecosystems.
With the best available science and collaborative analyses, our water solutions are evidence based, long term and meet the needs of a range of stakeholders.
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Manitoba Prairie Lakes: In-lake remediation treatment summary
This is a summary of a comprehensive research study (Manitoba Prairie Lakes: Eutrophication and In-Lake Remediation Treatments Literature Review) in which IISD examines in-lake remediation treatments.
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On World Water Day, Dimple Roy Proposes Phosphorus Targets for Manitoba's Lakes
"We need phosphorus targets for Manitoba's lakes"
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Journey of Awakening
In June 2015, elders and students from Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish Bay) First Nation embarked on a three-day canoe trip to visit sacred sites near IISD-ELA, located within Treaty 3 land in northwestern Ontario.
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Webinar: Climate change and its effects on our lakes
IISD Experimental Lakes Area collaborated with the Canadian Water Resources Association to host a webinar about what we have discovered about the effects of climate change on our lakes.
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Manitoba Prairie Lakes: Eutrophication and in-lake remediation treatments Literature Review
Eutrophication—the enrichment of ecosystems with chemical nutrients—has deteriorated water quality in many of Manitoba’s lakes.
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IISD Experimental Lakes Area and Climate Change brochure
IISD Experimental Lakes Area brings a 47 year (1969–present) history of monitoring climate, water quality and fisheries in a unique whole-ecosystem laboratory setting.
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IISD Experimental Lakes Area Annual Report 2014-2015
The 2014-15 IISD Experimental Lakes Area annual report includes highlights from some members of staff and the board, as well as some stats from our first year and images of our 58 beautiful lakes and their watersheds.
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Prioritizing “No Significant Harm” over “Reasonable and Equitable” in Governance of Aquifers
This commentary reflects on the governance of transboundary aquifers and suggests that the principle of “no significant harm” should ultimately be...
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Strategic Large-Basin Management for Multiple Benefits: Submission to the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission
This paper was submitted to the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission (CEC) for consideration in its review of the regulation of Lake Winnipeg...
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IISD Water Gala Keynote Speech
On Thursday, February 19, 2015, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) hosted a special event in Toronto on water...
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