parks canada and 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 collaborate to develop the framework for a lake superior shared knowledge community

(may 25, 2012 " thunder bay, on)

yesterday, parks canada and 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 signed a memorandum of understanding that will guide the two organizations in collaborating on research efforts aimed at better understanding the dynamics of lake superior's coastal environment and its watershed. this strategic approach will increase our knowledge of the social and ecological systems that support the vulnerable ecosystems of lake superior.

lakehead's provost & vp academic rod hanley and parks canada's mike walton ushered in a new phase of collaboration that will help protect lake superior

this relationship will complement, support, and advance parks canada's conservation objectives within pukaskwa national park and the lake superior national marine conservation area (lsnmca). specifically, it will contribute scientific expertise to the existing ecological integrity monitoring program at pukaskwa. it also will help identify approaches, methodologies, and critical analyses required in establishing an ecological and sustainable-use monitoring program for the lsnmca, which covers approximately one-eighth of the lake.

lake superior is a globally significant fresh-water lake that contains more than 10 percent of the world's accessible, potable water. its biodiversity of flora and fauna, geological features, air-quality, and unique cultural heritage merit proactive management and conservation strategies.

parks canada is a world-renowned authority in natural heritage conservation, recently celebrating 100 years of canada's national park service (1911-2011). it is an ideal partner in strategic discussions related to scientific research and environmental studies focusing on lake superior.

andrew dean (back row, left), the dean of the faculty of science and environmental studies, is excited about the research and educational opportunities this partnership will bring

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , with two campuses in ontario, has a strong tradition of supporting excellence and innovation in scientific and environmental studies. the thunder bay campus is home to the centre for northern forest ecosystem research, as well as the north shore remedial action plan office. it has hosted numerous international conferences and workshops related to lake superior and watershed management, including, "improving the health of lake superior" and a "lake tourism conference." 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has been represented on the interim management planning board for the lake superior national marine conservation area since its inception in 2009.

this relationship will contribute to 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's vision to become a world leader in research and educational opportunities related to freshwater management, understanding biodiversity, and conservation processes that integrate the vision of northern communities and first nations.

through fostering a scientific knowledge community that focuses on lake superior, lakehead's faculty of science and environmental studies expects to attract international experts to thunder bay, along with increasing enrolment in graduate and undergraduate programs.

working together, and with others, the long-term vision of this collaboration between parks canada and 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is to establish a framework for identifying research opportunities and sharing scientific knowledge to better understand the socio-economic impacts of lake superior on communities along the north shore.

parks canada works to ensure canada's historic and natural heritage is protected and, through a network of 42 national parks, 167 national historic sites, and four national marine conservation areas, invites canadians and people around the world to engage in personal moments of inspiring discovery at our treasured natural and historic places.

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