TEAM

Principal Investigators

Our Principal Investigators are leading the way in harnessing the power of wetlands to address climate change. With diverse expertise and innovative approaches, they are committed to driving impactful research and conservation efforts.

Ali Ameli
University of British Columbia

Hydrology, Watersheds, Water security

Ben De Vries
University of Guelph

Wetland mapping, Flood monitoring, Forest change

Christian von Sperber
McGill University

Wetland biogeochemistry, Nutrient cycling

David Lobb
University of Manitoba

Soil erosion, Conservation, Landscape variability

Gail Chmura
McGill University

Blue carbon, Salt marshes, Greenhouse gases

Genevieve Ali
McGill University

Hydrology, Environmental modelling, Complex systems

George Arhonditsis
University of Toronto

Aquatic modelling, Plankton ecology, Meteorology

Irena Creed
University of Toronto

Hydrology, Biogeochemistry, Watershed Sciences

James Paterson
Ducks Unlimited Canada

Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife patterns

Jay Famiglietti
Global Institute for Water Security

Remote sensing, Water resources, Hydrology

Jie He
Université de Sherbrooke

Water, Environment, Choice experiment methods

John Pattison-Williams
University of Alberta

Conservation ecology, Ecosystem services, Biodiversity

Kevin Bishop
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Hydrology, Carbon, Mercury cycles

Larry Flanagan
University of Lethbridge

Ecosystem-atmosphere interaction, Peatland ecosystems

Lauren Bortolotti
Ducks Unlimited Canada

Wetland ecology, Biogeochemistry, Conservation

Lota Dabio Tamini
Université Laval

Agri-food trade, Environmental economics

Matthew Bogard
University of Lethbridge

Greenhouse gases, Aquatic ecosystems, Water security

Pascal Badiou
Ducks Unlimited Canada

Wetland ecology, Climate impact, Carbon cycling

Patrick Lloyd-Smith
University of Saskatchewan

Water economics, Wetland conservation

Roy Brouwer
University of Waterloo

Environmental economics, Water economics

Sara Knox
McGill University & University of British Columbia

Eco-meteorology, Land-use change, Wetlands

Sheel Bansal
U. S. Geological Survey

Wetland biogeochemistry, Carbon sequestration

Steven Webb
Global Institute for Food Security

Executive role, Food security

Tim Moore
McGill University

Biogeochemistry, Wetland Ecology, Carbon Cycling

Interested in helping?

We welcome students, researchers, event organizers, and supporters to engage with us. Whether pursuing career opportunities, seeking expert speakers, or offering support, join us in advancing climate solutions through wetland conservation.