Funder/ Project Team
Landcare Niagara (Michelle Martin) is the lead of a long-term recovery and conservation project, which has been funded by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources as part of the Species at Risk program, in various years. Liette Vasseur: scientific collaborator.
Description
This project aims to better understand the ecology and the genetics of the species and find a way to reintroduce and restore the habitat for population growth. This is done with the Ontario Power Generation as a partner.
Funder/ Project Team
Marine Environmental Observation Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR), with additional support from the Town of Lincoln and Brock.
Liette Vasseur; Meredith Caspell; Bradley May; Sam Gauthier; Pulkit Garg; Jocelyn Baker; Alex Marino
Description
The three-year project between Brock University and the Town of Lincoln is aimed at helping the community understand how to deal with the impacts of climate and environmental changes and examining potential avenues of solutions for future development along the shore. It follows on the heals of the Brock-Lincoln Living Lab partnership announced in October 2017.
Funder/ Project Team
OSC3 is supported by the AgriScience Program under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Canadian Agricultural Partnership (an investment by federal, provincial, and territorial governments) and over 70 partners from the agricultural community.
Liette Vasseur, PI; Mehdi Sharifi; Miranda Hart; Kathryn Carter; Lisa Wambold with contributing Partners: BC Wine Grape Council; Heather Laundry’s Vineyard; Southbrook Vineyards; Brock University
Description
Project title: Unique Cover Crops, Rootstocks and Irrigation Techniques for Canadian Vineyards
We propose using cover crops, rootstocks, and novel irrigation strategies to enhance vineyard resilience in the face of climate change and increase its economic and environmental sustainability.
