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Research Feature: Pan-Canadian study on key drivers of organic carbon diversity and their influence on DBP formation and composition
Humic substances dominate dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the studied watersheds, with carbon aromaticity and oxygen content driving its diversity. DOM concentration and characteristics influence disinfection by-product formation, affecting trihalomethane and haloacetic acid levels after chlorination.
Partner Focus: Water quality collaborations
forWater researchers are collaborating across Canada to address water quality challenges from wildfires, cyanobacteria, and taste and odor issues in drinking water. These partnerships help improve source water protection, treatment resilience, and long-term water management strategies.
Research Feature: From changing climate to land management to treatment implications: Turkey Lakes Watershed research ties it all together
This section summarizes long-term watershed monitoring at Turkey Lakes, highlighting rising DOC levels, impacts of forest harvesting, and lakes’ role in buffering water quality changes.
Research Feature: Composition of stream dissolved organic matter across Canadian forested ecozones varies in three dimensions linked to landscape and climate
Dissolved organic matter in 52 streams across six forested regions in Canada was analyzed, revealing variation in aromaticity, oxygenation, and biopolymer content. These findings help improve monitoring programs, data interpretation, and land management strategies.
Research Feature: Characterization of wildfire impacts: State-of-the-science consensus
Experts identify state-of-the-science knowledge and practice on the characterization of wildfire impacts on water supplies, treatment, and distribution.
Young Professional Profile: From student researcher to ecohydrologist
forWater training prepares young professionals for the world of work. Find out about one student's journey from from student researcher to ecohydrologist.
EXTRA: Partner focus
The City of Calgary in partnership with the Albertan government and West Fraser Cochrane (formerly Spray Lake Sawmills) create a first in Canadian forestry management. The first VOITs (Values, Observations, Indicators, Targets) on drinking water to be incorporated into a Forest Management Plan (FMP).
