Available Benthic Biomonitoring Projects

There are a number of ways that students can complete a Trent Benthic Biomonitoring research project.  You either need to be enrolled in a Trent University or Fleming course that offers CBR (current applicable courses at Trent include but are not limited to: ERST 3080Y, , ERSC 1010Y, BIOL 3890, and GEOG 4830Y).

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You can apply to do an independent project under the supervision of a faculty member.  Most of our independent projects commence at the beginning of each semester, but opportunities may be available at any time throughout the year.  Click here for an "Independent Student Application form for a CBR project"

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You can complete a CBR project as your master’s thesis.  A number of community-based projects are broad in scope, require a high level of academic skill and more time for completion.  Review the project descriptions for proposals that suggest group work or graduate level work. If a project interests you, contact us directly to discuss.  CBR is a unique opportunity to apply your research skills while also gaining valuable professional experience!

If you have any questions or want to discuss a project, contact us through email or via the contact window at the bottom of this page.

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Available Benthic Biomonitoring Projects for 2021-2022

Assist the various cottage, property owners, and lake associations of Haliburton County and the Kawarthas assess the health of their lake through the collection, identification, and analysis of benthic macroinvertebrates! Projects are available on a first come first serve basis and are encouraged to be completed in pairs. Students are highly recommended to have their Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) certification, but students without are not excluded from participating in these projects.

For more information visit Woodlands & Waterways EcoWatch by clicking here!

All benthic biomonitoring projects have the following features:
​1.0 Credit (Y)
Field Work Component
A-synchronous

#4994 - Drag and Spruce Lakes Benthic Assessment - 2021
#5035 - Kawagama Lake Benthic Assessment – 2021
#5037 - Lake Kashagawigamog Benthic Assessment – 2021
#5038 - Miskwabi Area Community Association Benthic Assessment – 2021
#5039 - Redstone Lake Benthic Assessment – 2021
#5040 - Glamor Lake Benthic Assessment – 2021

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Matched Benthic Biomonitoring Projects for 2021-2022

#4948  - Twelve Mile and Little Boshkung Benthic Assessment - 2021
#5032 - Gull Lake Benthic Assessment – 2021
​#5033 - Haliburton Lake Benthic Assessment – 2021
#5041 - Upper Ston(e)y Lake Benthic Assessment – 2021​
​#5042 -Bob and Grace Lakes Benthic Assessment – 2021