Lake of the Woods Public Engagement Website Launched by Environment and Climate Change Canada

February 2, 2026

Welcome Julianna Wanke, Communications & Information Management Specialist!

We are very happy to announce a new member of the LOWWSF team!

Julianna Wanke joined the Foundation in January 2026 as the first Communications and Information Management Specialist.

Julianna looks forward to bringing her creativity towards collaboratively working with the team to develop communications materials for the Foundation and ultimately, increase the environmental network within the watershed. Julianna can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Teika Newton Receives 2026 Clean50 Honour

LOWWSF is pleased to announce that our Executive Director, Teika Newton, has been named as one of the 2026 Clean50 Honourees, joining an esteemed cohort of Canada's environmental and clean economy leaders. Teika received the award as an Environmental NGO Advocate, alongside five other peers, during a ceremony in Toronto in mid-October.

2025 Ask An Expert Full Series Lineup

The 2025 series of free “Ask An Expert” webinars returns this fall! Please register for sessions of your choice using the links below.

If you have ideas for future topics or speakers, please email us with your suggestions!

October 16 @ 1:00 pm CST: "Understanding Bitumen’s Impact on Freshwater"

Dr. Vince Palace (IISD - Experimental Lakes Area)

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October 28 @ 1:00 pm CST: "Microplastics and Freshwater Health: Insights from the pELAstic Project"

Dr.Chelsea Rochman (University of Toronto)

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November 4 @ 12:00 pm CST: "Microplastics and Freshwater Health: Lessons from the Great Lakes"

Dr. Karen Kidd (McMaster University), Dr. Eden Hataley (University of Toronto), Dr. Rebecca Rooney (University of Waterloo)

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November 21 @ 1:00 pm CST: "Updates on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS): Zebra Mussels and Decontamination Practices"

Brendan Spearin (Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada), Chris Herc & Michaela Novak (Grand Council Treaty #3 Territorial Planning Unit)

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November 25 @ 1:00 pm CST: "A Compelling Story of Successes in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention"

Doug Jensen (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)

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December 2 @ 1:00 pm CST: "Algae and Ice: Exploring the Science and Story"

Dr. Andrew Bramburger (Environment and Climate Change Canada) and Andrew Budziak (Royal Canadian Geographical Society / National Geographic Society Explorer)

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