HHL News & Updates

  • Published On: June 9, 2020Categories: Our Work

    Scientific conferences go virtual

    What does science look like in a COVID-19 world? Collaboration and research meetings are both a big part of the scientific research process and the partnership driven research the Healthy Headwaters Lab does.

  • Published On: May 29, 2020Categories: Our Community

    Honour diversity in science with Asian Canadian Heritage month

    When it comes to healthy ecosystems, a diversity of species and functions are desired and needed to ensure vibrant, thriving communities. The same goes for science and science teams.

  • Published On: May 26, 2020Categories: Invert Tuesdays

    Invert Tuesdays

    For today, we look at the Order Odonata, better known as the dragonflies and damselflies.

  • Published On: May 20, 2020Categories: Invert Tuesdays, Our Work

    One of the most useful tools in Stream Ecology

    In the Healthy Headwaters Lab, we study freshwater ecosystems with the goals of restoration and rehabilitation in mind. One of the most valuable and widely used methods to study streams is biomonitoring using benthic invertebrates.

  • Published On: May 10, 2020Categories: Our Work

    Dr. Febria joins the IPBES Nexus assessment

    The IPBES is THE global organization focused on advancing stewardship of the planet through strengthened government and science linkages. Dr. Febria is a new nominated expert – one of 40 globally – to help define the latest Nexus assessment.

  • Published On: May 9, 2020Categories: Our Community

    Introducing the HHL Indigenous Allyship Newsletter!

    What does supporting indigenous self-determination look like in a freshwater restoration research program and beyond?

  • Published On: May 1, 2020Categories: Our Community

    The Healthy Headwaters Lab hosts its first Indigenous Allyship open house at Ojibway Nature Centre

    HHL and the Indigenous Allyship Program host a day of sharing and community building at the City of Windsor’s Ojibway Nature Centre.

  • Published On: April 30, 2020Categories: Our Community

    The University of Windsor makes history and recognizes its first Indigenous Scholar

    HHL took a leading role in proposing the creation of a new role at the University of Windsor. Early in 2020, a Senate by-law was approved creating a new position called "Adjunct Indigenous Scholar". The vote was unanimously approved and Clint Jacobs was the first to be nominated and granted [...]