Abstract Background Drawing upon multiple types of knowledge (e.g., Indigenous knowledge, local science-based knowledge) strengthens the evidence-base for policy advice, decision making, and environmental management. While benefits incorporating in research management are many, doing so has remained a challenge. This systematic map examined extent, range, nature published literature (i.e., commercially grey) that seeks to respectively bridge coastal marine Canada. Methods applied...

Abstract Mutually respectful and reciprocal relationships between people their environment is a central tenet of many Indigenous worldviews. Across the Americas, this relational connection particularly evident when it comes to freshwater ecosystems. However, there are numerous threats these peoples environment. Using all available ways knowing conserve, prioritize, restore they live in, part of, critical. Despite legislative requirements policy commitments, developing implementing inclusive...

Nanayakkara L, Wissel B. 2017. Preliminary investigation of lake-use patterns in prairie lakes, stakeholder perceptions, and resulting management implications. Lake Reserv Manage. 49:49–61.To better understand use perception lakes the region North America, we distributed 200 surveys at 9 southern Saskatchewan, Canada, during 2013 received 65 responses. Survey results indicate recreational uses such as angling, swimming, boating were most common. Anglers targeted walleye ∼3 times more than...

Bos JS, Nanayakkara L, Hurlbert M, Finlay K. Citizen science for Saskatchewan lakes: a pilot project. Lake Reserv Manage. 35:77–89.We report on an initiative to establish citizen program monitor recreational lake water quality in Saskatchewan, Canada. We trained volunteers at lakes two provincial parks conduct monthly sampling during the summer of 2017 and compared results based volunteer collections with those collected by limnologists. additionally conducted surveys assembled focus groups...

Citizen Science (CS) is a great way to get nonscientist stakeholders involved in research, improve scientific knowledge among community members, and help build support for research efforts. But the waters can be rough if this your first foray into organizing executing such an effort. We hope you find lessons we learnt from our pilot project helpful! Jessica Bos training Scientists at one of lakes Saskatchewan, Canada. Map route: Overview In June 2017, launched CS two located provincial parks...

All Canadian lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) populations are listed under the Committee on Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) due to their complex life history, loss habitat and negative interactions with anthropomorphic activities. Lake diets vary considerably across range depend local benthic invertebrate fauna, substrata, competition congener species. Hence, determining population-specific prey assemblages is a vital contribution effective conservation efforts. We used...

Abstract This study evaluated the status of native and stocked fish species in 13 prairie lakes central Canada over eight years (2007–14) using three metrics: resource‐use (benthic versus pelagic carbon via stable isotopes); body condition (relative weight index W r ); parasite load (cestode gut enumerations). Analyses included game non‐game fishes, like naturally occurring northern pike, Esox lucius L., yellow perch, Perca flavescens Mitchill, but focused on walleye, Sander vitreus...

In the midst of dengue control programs, a high occurrence and hemorrhagic fever cases around Negombo estuary is reported at Centre for Clinical Management Dengue & Haemorrhagic Fever, Negombo, during April/May Sept/Oct 2014. Although preimaginal development Aedes-dengue vector mosquito known to exist in fresh water environment many years, few recent findings have revealed possibility Aedes breeding immature stage brackish conditions. estuary-being partially enclosed coastal body water, we...

Scientists may be unfamiliar with the science policy and decision-making landscape even though research conducted by aquatic scientists often has important societal implications. As ASLO members continue their endeavors in topics ranging from ocean biogeochemistry, to eutrophication, plankton dynamics, there is growing interest communication outreach. In this second installment of a two-part feature, ASLO's Public Policy Committee share experiences engagement. you will see, no “one-size fits...

April 2017 was a busy time in Washington DC with the masses descending on nation's capital during back-to-back weekends for March Science and People's Climate March, eager to make their voices heard advocate science environmental issues. Congressional Visits Day took place between these two highly publicized events takes different approach outreach advocacy. I participated both came away insights about pros cons of approaches giving voice. The many ways an unprecedented event. Scientists...

You may recall that March 2017 was a tumultuous time in Washington, DC. The America First Budget Blueprint released by the Trump Administration caused quite stir many realms, and scientific community especially alarmed. With blueprint calling for (approximately) 1/3 decrease of EPA budget no mention fate NSF coming fiscal year, unease about place science society palpable. AAAS Science Technology (S&T) Policy Forum DC sought to provide some clarity these uncertain circumstances I got attend...

Researchers in the fields of environmental science, conservation biology and sustainability studies recognize importance engaging stakeholders. Due to implicit or unconscious bias, it is highly likely that when researchers prepare their lists people groups who may be affected by, interested in, research, some stakeholders will omitted. Use Open Space Technology, part Unconference engagement framework, early stages can diversify increase stakeholder participation.

There never seems to be a shortage of people that stress the importance networking in academia, yet it is not skill taught classes and few advisors explicitly teach their students how hone ability. How many us have nervously glanced around social events at conferences while having an internal dialogue about best way approach keynote speaker, superstar scientist, or PI you would love work with? The book Networking for Nerds offers guide can help navigate often intimidating landscape...

Abstract Successfully managing the impacts of changing environmental conditions on complex socio‐ecological systems requires identifying, quantifying, and understanding multitude threats facing such systems. Research that transcends disciplinary boundaries is best means accomplishing this task. This article discusses key findings previous studies conducted in prairie region Saskatchewan, Canada, lake ecosystems, need to consider human dimensions effectively address these issues.

Policy fellowships have been launching the careers of newly minted masters and Ph.D.s for decades. Having worked in U.S. Senate as a Sea Grant Knauss fellow at end graduate school, I can attest to power these programs which place scientists government offices period time (typically 1–2 years). With policy engagement being more an accepted encouraged activity than it was when did my fellowship, curious if experience fellows similar today. Two recent ASLO Science Communication Interns recently...