The Ontario government is investing over $235,000 through Collaborative Research Agreements to support seven innovative research projects across the province, bringing the government’s total investment in active research projects to more than $3 million. These projects will help protect wildlife, improve fisheries management and strengthen the forestry sector, as part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario’s natural resources and communities.
As part of this investment, the University of Windsor is receiving $50,000 in new provincial funding that will help facilitate valuable research to safeguard Ontario’s forests, waters and wildlife for future generations. Funding will be used for research to support sustainable fisheries and ecosystems in response to threats like changing aquatic climates and invasive species.
“The University of Windsor’s research is essential to protecting the health of our local waterways and fisheries,” said Andrew Dowie, MPP for Windsor–Tecumseh. “This $50,000 investment will advance important work on invasive species and changing aquatic conditions, helping ensure our ecosystems remain healthy and sustainable for generations to come.”
In addition to the University of Windsor, other institutions are receiving funding over the next two to four years include Trent University, University of Ottawa, Laurentian University, and Lakehead University.
“This investment strengthens the University of Windsor’s leadership in freshwater science and ecosystem restoration,” said Dr. Shanthi Johnson, Vice-President, Research and Innovation at the University of Windsor. “Through research centres like the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research and the Freshwater Restoration Ecology Centre, our researchers are advancing practical, made-in-Windsor solutions to protect fisheries, safeguard biodiversity and support sustainable communities across Ontario and globally.”
“Through this investment, we are strengthening our plan to protect Ontario’s forests, waterways and wildlife,” said Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources. “These research projects will help us ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the natural resources that make our province so special, while supporting good-paying jobs and building resilient communities across Ontario.”
Ontario will continue to work closely with universities and post-secondary institutions to ensure that they can continue to provide our province with invaluable research and information.
