Biodiversity
Posted: April 29, 2021
WHY SO SALTY? The negative impacts of road salts on freshwater organisms
A guest blog from experts in the field that explores the impact that high chloride concentrations from excess road salt can have on freshwater organisms.
Continue Reading >Posted: February 12, 2021
A ladder at Carillon could help save the American eel
Constructing an eel ladder on the Carillon dam could provide our endangered and fragmented American eel population with the fighting chance it deserves.
Continue Reading >Posted: January 18, 2021
FAQs on the Carillon Dam and the American eel
In the fall of 2020 it was announced that the Carillon Dam, the most significant barrier to American eel migration into the Ottawa River watershed, would be undergoing major renovations. We’ve assembled a series of questions and answers to bring you up to speed on the relationship between the dam and this endangered fish species in our watershed.
Continue Reading >Posted: December 14, 2020
Our American eels are vital, but they’re in trouble
Despite its cultural significance and ecological role in the Ottawa River, the American eel has dramatically declined in recent decades. This fascinating species has been heavily impacted by changes in the watershed. We believe you should know why this has happened and why American eels matter in the Ottawa River.
Continue Reading >Posted: September 17, 2020
Invasive or not? Responding to potential invaders requires proper identification.
In July, Riverwatcher Jennifer Haughton submitted a report of some water lily like plants that had recently taken over a large section of Webb’s Bay, an embayment of the Ottawa River in Bristol, QC.
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