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Project leads
Greg McDermid, University of Calgary
Erin Bayne, UAlberta
Scott Nielsen, UAlberta
Scott Ketcheson, Athabasca University
Maria Strack, UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Julia Linke, University of Calgary

Timeline
07/15/2020 -Ìý07/14/2025

Study area
Lower Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

Main objectives
To understand effects of human disturbance on boreal ecosystems, develop strategies for restoration and develop tools to support decision-making on management in the boreal region.

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Project leads
Dr. Maria Strack, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

Timeline
06/01/2020 -Ìý05/31/2025

Study area
Ontario, Quebec, Alberta

Main objectives
Assess the recovery of methane cycling in peatlands following wildfire
Determine methane emissions and its drivers in swamps
Describe methane cycling microbial communities in restored Canadian peatlands

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Project leads
Maryam Bayatvarkeshi, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Dr. Maria Strack, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Dr. Scott Ketcheson, Athabasca University

Timeline
09/01/2021 -Ìý08/31/202

Study areas
Kirby site in Conklin, AB
Maqua site in Fort McMurray, AB

Main objectives
1. Measuring actual evapotranspiration in seismic lines and adjacent forests
2. Collecting weather variables in seismic lines and adjacent forests
3. Calculating water balance in seismic lines and adjacent forests
4. Modeling water balance on local and large scale

Project lead
Sarah Howie, City of Delta

Start date
08/24/2001

Study area
Burns Bog in Delta, British Columbia

Main objective
The objective is to restore the water table in the bog to re-start self-sustaining hydrological functions and processes.

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or contact: showie@delta.ca