Canada
In this webinar, Dr. Patrick Hanington, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta, will talk on his research aims to advance our understanding of organisms in our aquatic ecosystems by connecting DNA-based surveillance with community, school, industry and government partnerships. Using this participatory research approach, Patrick and his research group have cast and Alberta-wide net to advance our understanding of microbes that impact recreational waters, invasive species, species at risk and aquatic pathogens. This talk will be followed by an opportunity for questions.
The Webinar Wednesday series is hosted by the Citizen Science Alberta Community of Practice. The series will be followed by an in-person workshop on October 30th at the Bison Lodge in Edmonton. This program is geared towards individuals and organizations engaged in, or interested in, citizen science from practitioners, researchers, and environmental managers to educators, project coordinators and volunteers. Learn more about other events in this series at: https://bit.ly/4dVRjjO
Support for this event is provided by the Office of the Chief Scientist, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas and the City of Edmonton.