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Based at Ontario Tech University in the Faculty of Science, the CLEAR group conducts aquatic ecology research in a variety of systems including ponds, wetlands, rivers, lakes, and even wastewater systems. We also study the biotechnological applications of algae. Please explore the website to learn more or contact Andrea Kirkwood directly.
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LAB NEWS & CONTRIBUTIONS
02-03-2025 Andrea Kirkwood interviewed by The Pointer to discuss the potential impacts of federal job cuts to environmental monitoring and protection. The article link is here.
08-12-2025 Congratulations to Alana Tyner for successfully defending her PhD thesis. Alana recently published her first paper from her thesis research entitled: Nearly 50 years of water quality monitoring shows improvements and remaining challenges for a delisted Great Lakes Area of Concern. A link to the article is here.
11-11-2025 Andrea Kirkwood interviewed for long-form article on the future of Conservation Authorities in Ontario. The article link is here.
03-11-2025 Based on her collaborative research and conservation advocacy in Ontario, Andrea Kirkwood was presented with a 2025 Latornell Leadership Award. Andrea attended the Latornell Conservation Symposium in Woodbridge, Ontario to receive the award.
30-05-25 Andrea Kirkwood discusses concerns surrounding federal funding cuts to environmental agencies in The Pointer Magazine. The article link is here.
16-05-25 Andrea Kirkwood explains the dead fish phenomenon on Lake Ontario shoreline The link to the Oakville News article explaining why thousands of alewife washed up on shore is here.
10-04-25 Cottage Q&A: Why did this slimy algae appear on our lake? Andrea Kirkwood weighs in what this algae is and what caused it to grow to nuisance levels. Cottage Life article link here.
07-03-25 Andrea Kirkwood interviewed for CBC Radio feature article on algae living under lake ice. To learn more about this unique algal community, go to this link.
29-01-25 Andrea Kirkwood interviewed for feature article on the health of the great lakes. This article explores the cumulative stress experienced by the Great Lakes and the need for better monitoring and protections.
02-03-2025 Andrea Kirkwood interviewed by The Pointer to discuss the potential impacts of federal job cuts to environmental monitoring and protection. The article link is here.
08-12-2025 Congratulations to Alana Tyner for successfully defending her PhD thesis. Alana recently published her first paper from her thesis research entitled: Nearly 50 years of water quality monitoring shows improvements and remaining challenges for a delisted Great Lakes Area of Concern. A link to the article is here.
11-11-2025 Andrea Kirkwood interviewed for long-form article on the future of Conservation Authorities in Ontario. The article link is here.
03-11-2025 Based on her collaborative research and conservation advocacy in Ontario, Andrea Kirkwood was presented with a 2025 Latornell Leadership Award. Andrea attended the Latornell Conservation Symposium in Woodbridge, Ontario to receive the award.
30-05-25 Andrea Kirkwood discusses concerns surrounding federal funding cuts to environmental agencies in The Pointer Magazine. The article link is here.
16-05-25 Andrea Kirkwood explains the dead fish phenomenon on Lake Ontario shoreline The link to the Oakville News article explaining why thousands of alewife washed up on shore is here.
10-04-25 Cottage Q&A: Why did this slimy algae appear on our lake? Andrea Kirkwood weighs in what this algae is and what caused it to grow to nuisance levels. Cottage Life article link here.
07-03-25 Andrea Kirkwood interviewed for CBC Radio feature article on algae living under lake ice. To learn more about this unique algal community, go to this link.
29-01-25 Andrea Kirkwood interviewed for feature article on the health of the great lakes. This article explores the cumulative stress experienced by the Great Lakes and the need for better monitoring and protections.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Matters
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) is the foundation of our group's core values and professional practice. We actively work to make our research sites and labs safe spaces that accept and support everyone with empathy and kindness.
Students of any gender identity, racialized group, or sexual orientation can feel free and safe to come to Dr. Kirkwood in confidence regarding any type of personal harassment.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) is the foundation of our group's core values and professional practice. We actively work to make our research sites and labs safe spaces that accept and support everyone with empathy and kindness.
Students of any gender identity, racialized group, or sexual orientation can feel free and safe to come to Dr. Kirkwood in confidence regarding any type of personal harassment.
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The CLEAR group at Ontario Tech University acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. The lands we are situated on are covered under the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississauga, a branch of the great Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to a number of Indigenous nations and people who have cared for Turtle Island, also known as North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples. We are thankful to be welcomed on these lands in friendship. Most importantly, we remember the history of poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call these lands home. This history is something we are all affected by as treaty people in Canada. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.
