Browsing Theses by Subject "Laurentian Great Lakes"
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Climatological trends and predictions in snowfall over the Canadian snowbelts of the Laurentian Great Lakes Basin
(University of Waterloo, 2018-06-11)The leeward shores of the Laurentian Great Lakes are highly susceptible to lake-induced snowfall that is either driven by extratropical cyclones or lake effect processes. During the late autumn and winter season, cold air ... -
Distribution, Abundance, and Spatial Variability of Microplastic Pollution in Surface Waters of Lake Superior
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-14)Plastic pollution in oceans and lakes has been a concern for more than three decades, and largely through the breakdown of large plastics, microplastic pollution has been of real concern for over 20 years. Most research ... -
Plastic debris in the Laurentian Great Lakes: Classification, distribution and environmental drivers
(University of Waterloo, 2015-07-03)Pollution by plastic debris is an increasing environmental concern in the Laurentian Great Lakes: it affects open-water, shoreline, and benthic environments. Many plastics degrade slowly in the environment and may have ... -
A Random Forest in the Great Lakes: Exploring Nutrient Water Quality in the Laurentian Great Lakes Watersheds
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-22)A data driven approach was used in this study to investigate the drivers of nutrient water quality across the Laurentian Great Lakes drainage basin. Monitored time series of nutrient water quality and discharge were modelled ... -
Traditional Methods and New Fluorometric Methods to Determine Phytoplankton Nutrient Status for Freshwater Ecosystems, and Their Application in the Lower Laurentian Great Lakes
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-01)The Laurentian Great Lakes are the largest system of freshwater on earth containing 22% of the world’s supply. Although part of a single system, each lake shows substantial variation regarding physical, chemical and ...