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River Institute

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River Institute is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to research, education & community outreach on the St. Lawrence River and its tributaries.

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What's happening to the Perch in the river? We've heard countless stories from concerned anglers that perch populations have declined. The #RiverRapport investigated these concerns, and you might find the results to be surprising! For more details👉 riverrapport.ca/perch-indicato…

What's happening to the Perch in the river? We've heard countless stories from concerned anglers that perch populations have declined. The #RiverRapport investigated these concerns, and you might find the results to be surprising! 
For more details👉 riverrapport.ca/perch-indicato…
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Yellow Perch make up between 40%-70% of the total fish population (excluding small fish such as minnows) and play an important role in the food web as prey for species such as Walleye (locally known as Pickerel). For more information👉 riverrapport.ca/perch-indicato…

Yellow Perch make up between 40%-70% of the total fish population (excluding small fish such as minnows) and play an important role in the food web as prey for species such as Walleye (locally known as Pickerel).
For more information👉 riverrapport.ca/perch-indicato…
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Its been found that Yellow Perch populations in the #USLR have declined. This is particularly the case since the late 1970s—a time when many have memories of abundant yellow perch. But the assessment also showed other important trends. Learn more👉 riverrapport.ca/perch-indicato…

Its been found that Yellow Perch populations in the #USLR have declined. This is particularly the case since the late 1970s—a time when many have memories of abundant yellow perch. But the assessment also showed other important trends. 

Learn more👉 riverrapport.ca/perch-indicato…
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📣New publication announcement! The River Institute's Dr. Leigh McGaughey is a co-author on a new publication that analyzes fish consumption advisory programs in the Upper St Lawrence River. Read all about it 👇 loom.ly/unVqqFc

📣New publication announcement!
The River Institute's Dr. Leigh McGaughey is a co-author on a new publication that analyzes fish consumption advisory programs in the Upper St Lawrence River. Read all about it 👇
loom.ly/unVqqFc
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Did you know there is a connection between nutrients and yellow perch❓Nutrients include phosphates which come from laundry detergents, agricultural runoff, and sewage. Take a deep dive into the yellow perch indicator on our website 👇 loom.ly/pF2XMRM

Did you know there is a connection between nutrients and yellow perch❓Nutrients include phosphates which come from laundry detergents, agricultural runoff, and sewage.
Take a deep dive into the yellow perch indicator on our website 👇 loom.ly/pF2XMRM
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We're often asked what the impacts of fishing is on yellow perch populations. 🐟 Take a deep dive into the yellow perch indicator on our website 👇 loom.ly/pF2XMRM

We're often asked what the impacts of fishing is on yellow perch populations. 🐟 Take a deep dive into the yellow perch indicator on our website 👇 loom.ly/pF2XMRM
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Community members asked us to look into the impact of cormorants on yellow perch populations, and what we found was a bit of a surprise! Take a deep dive into the yellow perch indicator on our website 👇 loom.ly/pF2XMRM #YellowPerch

Community members asked us to look into the impact of cormorants on yellow perch populations, and what we found was a bit of a surprise! 

Take a deep dive into the yellow perch indicator on our website 👇 loom.ly/pF2XMRM
#YellowPerch
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✨SAVE THE DATE✨ 2024 is the River Institute’s 30th Anniversary! To celebrate, we're throwing the party of the year - the Great River Gala Fundraiser! 📆June 20th, 2024 📍Ramada Inn, Cornwall 🎟️Tickets going on sale soon!

✨SAVE THE DATE✨

2024 is the River Institute’s 30th Anniversary! To celebrate, we're throwing the party of the year - the Great River Gala Fundraiser!

📆June 20th, 2024
📍Ramada Inn, Cornwall
🎟️Tickets going on sale soon!
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📣Teachers! We have a new World Water Day resource available which has TWO learning activity options!💧We are grateful to Desjardins Ontario Credit Union for supporting the development of the Change Maker Series. Download for FREE today👇 loom.ly/D1ZvWsc

📣Teachers! We have a new World Water Day resource available which has TWO learning activity options!💧We are grateful to Desjardins Ontario Credit Union for supporting the development of the Change Maker Series. Download for FREE today👇
loom.ly/D1ZvWsc
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Postdoc Highlight! Institute research scientist Dr. Erin Smith, received the Mitacs Elevate Thematic Fellowship. To learn about Dr. Erin Smith's work, fb.watch/qDbSrMioOq/

Postdoc Highlight! Institute research scientist Dr. Erin Smith, received the Mitacs Elevate Thematic Fellowship. To learn about Dr. Erin Smith's work, fb.watch/qDbSrMioOq/
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The River Institute is turning 30!✨ Join us in celebrating three decades of environmental research, education, and community action at the Great River Gala, a special anniversary fundraiser! 🗓️June 20th ⏰5:30pm 📍Ramada by Wyndham in Cornwall 🎟️$125👇 loom.ly/k_AwijA

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Coming up on Wed Apr 10 at 6:30pm is our next Science + Nature presentation featuring John Dunn with a Journey North! There are two ways to watch: 👩‍🏫In-Person - Program Room 1 & 2 at the Cornwall Public Library (45 Second St. East, Cornwall ON) 💻Virtual - Facebook LIVE

Coming up on Wed Apr 10 at 6:30pm is our next Science + Nature presentation featuring John Dunn with a Journey North!
There are two ways to watch:
👩‍🏫In-Person - Program Room 1 & 2 at the Cornwall Public Library (45 Second St. East, Cornwall ON)
💻Virtual - Facebook LIVE
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Take a tour of the St Lawrence River Strategy website! If you are doing work that involves the river to some extent, we want YOU to be a part of this initiative. Explore our website for more info! 👉 stlawrenceriverstrategy.com 👉 Apply to be on the website: forms.office.com/r/Rsvua7KmDg

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Save the Date!📆 The 31st Annual River Symposium themed River Connections: Land, Water & Community is taking place Oct 23-25 at the Cornwall Civic Complex and streamed live! Call for Sessions coming soon.

Save the Date!📆
The 31st Annual River Symposium themed River Connections: Land, Water & Community is taking place Oct 23-25 at the Cornwall Civic Complex and streamed live! Call for Sessions coming soon.
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A Call for Sessions & Workshops is currently open for the 31st Annual River Symposium! 📣 📝Submit a session or workshop proposal today 👉 loom.ly/zx8WzGw ⏰ Call for Sessions deadline: June 28, 2024 #RiverSymposium2024

A Call for Sessions & Workshops is currently open for the 31st Annual River Symposium! 📣

📝Submit a session or workshop proposal today 👉 loom.ly/zx8WzGw
⏰ Call for Sessions deadline: June 28, 2024 

#RiverSymposium2024
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📣New publication alert! Are you curious how many fish species can be found in the shallow waters of the #USLR? Advancements in monitoring technology, such as eDNA, have provided new and promising ways to detect fish in the river. Read all about it🔗 loom.ly/I4Uu5Mc

📣New publication alert!
Are you curious how many fish species can be found in the shallow waters of the #USLR? Advancements in monitoring technology, such as eDNA, have provided new and promising ways to detect fish in the river. 
Read all about it🔗  loom.ly/I4Uu5Mc
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📢A call for Abstracts is now open for the 31st Annual River Symposium! For proposed session descriptions and information about how to submit an abstract please see the 2024 River Symposium website: 🔗 loom.ly/nncaZWU #RiverSymposium

📢A call for Abstracts is now open for the 31st Annual River Symposium!
For proposed session descriptions and information about how to submit an abstract please see the 2024 River Symposium website: 🔗 loom.ly/nncaZWU
#RiverSymposium
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📣 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN📣 Register today for the 31st Annual River Symposium to explore River Connections: Land, Water & Community with fellow environmental professionals, community members, academics, and students. REGISTER TODAY 🔗 loom.ly/1EBGy9A

📣 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN📣
Register today for the 31st Annual River Symposium to explore River Connections: Land, Water & Community with fellow environmental professionals, community members, academics, and students.
REGISTER TODAY 🔗 loom.ly/1EBGy9A
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📢A Call for Abstracts is on-going for the 31st Annual River Symposium! 📥 Submit an abstract 🔗 loom.ly/nncaZWU ⏰Abstract submission deadline is Friday, September 6th 📝Registration 🔗 loom.ly/1EBGy9A

📢A Call for Abstracts is on-going for the 31st Annual River Symposium!
📥 Submit an abstract 🔗 loom.ly/nncaZWU
⏰Abstract submission deadline is Friday, September 6th
📝Registration 🔗 loom.ly/1EBGy9A
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📢 The deadline to submit an abstract for the River Symposium is TWO DAYS AWAY! For proposed session descriptions and information about how to submit an abstract please see the following link 🔗 loom.ly/nncaZWU ⏰Abstract submission deadline is Friday, September 6th

📢 The deadline to submit an abstract for the River Symposium is TWO DAYS AWAY! For proposed session descriptions and information about how to submit an abstract please see the following link 🔗 loom.ly/nncaZWU
⏰Abstract submission deadline is Friday, September 6th