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Field of dreams

In fall 2010, University of Windsor and civic officials gathered in Leamington and formalized the transfer of lands that will become the Pelee Environmental Research Centre.

Dan Mennill and Daniel HeathUWindsor President Alan Wildeman said the University was grateful for the donation of nine hectares.

“The Pelee Environmental Research Centre will provide a place where researchers, students and the community can be engaged in tackling one of the greatest challenges our planet faces, which is the preservation of our
natural resources,” he said.

The site, located in southeast Leamington, is near Point Pelee National Park, the Hillman Marsh Conservation Area and Lake Erie, and contains a five-hectare lake. Biology professor Dan Mennill, co-chair with Professor Daniel Heath of the centre’s planning committee, said it will find use by researchers, professors and the community at large.

“Our goal is to develop an environmental research centre on the site that will provide field-based laboratories, meeting and teaching facilities, and a staging site for environmental research and education,” said Dr. Mennill.

Learn more about the project at uwindsor.ca/field-of-dreams
 

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