The Ministry of Natural Resources is supporting the University of Windsor's research in fisheries management and aquatic ecosystems with a $50,000 grant.
The funding is part of $235,000 of Collaborative Research Agreements with five universities to help protect wildlife, fisheries, and natural resources.
"The University of Windsor’s research is essential to protecting the health of our local waterways and fisheries,” said Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie. “This $50,000 investment will advance important work on invasive species and changing aquatic conditions, helping ensure our ecosystems remain healthy and sustainable for generations to come.”
The research will focus on changing aquatic climates and invasive species.
“This investment strengthens the University of Windsor’s leadership in freshwater science and ecosystem restoration,” said Dr. Shanthi Johnson, Vice-President, Research and Innovation at the University of Windsor. “Through research centres like the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research and the Freshwater Restoration Ecology Centre, our researchers are advancing practical, made-in-Windsor solutions to protect fisheries, safeguard biodiversity and support sustainable communities across Ontario and globally."
Other institutions receiving funding include Trent University, University of Ottawa, Laurentian University, and Lakehead University.
“Through this investment, we are strengthening our plan to protect Ontario’s forests, waterways and wildlife,” said Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources. “These research projects will help us ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the natural resources that make our province so special, while supporting good-paying jobs and building resilient communities across Ontario.”
