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September 29, 2025

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)

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

Dr. Karen Kidd (McMaster University), Dr. Eden Hataley (Royal Canadian Military College), Dr. Rebecca Rooney (University of Waterloo)

November 21 @ 1:00 pm CST: "Updates on Aqatic 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)

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

Doug Jensen (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)

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)

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 Forum Presentation Recordings Available Now!

Over the two days of the 2025 International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum, we heard from nearly two dozen presenters. Missed the event or want to refresh your memory on these presentations? Now you can take in most of the talks as video recordings, available on our website at the link below!

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