Synthesis of Learnings of the Canadian Watershed Research Consortium

The node partners then helped to evaluate the in others the scale is multiple proposals to ensure that the research process was structured to support the node’s watersheds. [...] Specific research goals of the Saint John Harbour watershed node were to better understand: p The spatial and temporal variability in contaminants found in the sediments and animals p The macroinvertebrate community that lives in the sediments p Sentinel species that reflect the health of the water column Grand River Watershed Node The physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the Grand [...] Specific research goals of the Grand River watershed node: p Synthesize historic and current biomonitoring research and studies in the watershed p Develop a monitoring approach that includes biological indicators to detect changes in the headwater, central and lower river regions p Increase scientific understanding of relationships among biological, physical and chemical processes in the river p D [...] Prolonged and diverse impacts on the river have eroded the confidence of Indigenous peoples in the quality of the river’s waters and related biota, which has resulted in economic, social and cultural hardship. [...] Specific research goals of the Slave River and Delta watershed node: p Assess the current situation, monitor future changes and inform decision making about the health of the waters, fish, benthic invertebrates and ice p Incorporate Traditional and local knowledge at all stages of research design and implementation p Develop recommendations for the design of a regional watershed monitoring framewo