Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research

Eight research vessels from the University of Windsor participated in the Harmful Algal Blooms Grab on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. Scientists from the United States and Canada collected water samples to study the environmental stimuli responsible for toxic pEight research vessels from the University of Windsor participated in the Harmful Algal Blooms Grab on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. Scientists from the United States and Canada collected water samples to study the environmental stimuli responsible for toxic production by the harmful algal blooms.

UWindsor researchers test the waters for harmful algae bloom

Scientists from UWindsor’s Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research fanned out across western Lake Erie Wednesday as part of a binational project to assess the danger posed by this summer’s algal bloom.

Daniel Heath, an integrated biologist at UWindsor's Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, is heading a project to ensure the sustainability of freshwater fish stocks for generations to come.Daniel Heath, an integrated biologist at UWindsor's Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, is heading a project to ensure the sustainability of freshwater fish stocks for generations to come.

Freshwater fish research receives $9.1 million in funding

A UWindsor research project that will help ensure the sustainability of freshwater fish stocks in Canada for generations to come has received $9.1 million in funding.

Daniel Heath, an integrated biology professor at UWindsor’s Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, is heading a genome project that involves Canadian researchers from coast to coast.