TMLB Benthic Testing
Twelve Mile and Little Boshkung Lake Benthic Study__ 2023
How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bugs: Aquatic Organisms and Water Quality
A Trent University student sampling for benthic macro- invertebrates in Halls Lake, Haliburton County.
Established in 1999 as a member of the Haliburton County Community Co-operative, the U-Links Centre for Community-Based Research works with community partners, faculty and students to deliver research and community service learning services to Haliburton County. Our innovative Community-Based Education (CBE) program partners local organizations, including lake associations, with faculty and students from Trent University and Fleming College to explore important research questions and
increase the capacity of organizations via community service learning initiatives. The result is lasting relationships and tangible benefits to the social, cultural, environmental and/or economic life of Haliburton County.
Click here to download the full article: How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bugs: Aquatic Organisms and Water Quality (Word doc)
Invasive Species Awareness Program (2019)
Executive Summary
The Invading Species Watch program entered a transitional year in 2019 with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters passing on the torch to other like-minded groups to continue the citizen-science program. A special thanks to Barbara Szita-Knight, Farquhar Lake, Kawartha Conservation, the Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners Associations, and numerous Lake Stewards from central and eastern Ontario for picking up the torch. Also, a special thanks to Renata Claudi and Bob Prescott of RNT Consulting for their technical advice and support. Finally, thank you to the Minden Animal Hospital for providing a safe sample drop off location and the 53 lakes who made this program a continued success!
Click here to download the full report: Invasive Species Awareness Program (2019) (PDF)
