On a sweltering July day, Carleton University’s Assistant Professor Dalal Hanna, along with her research students conducted fieldwork at Shield’s Creek, a small stream near. This research, part of Hanna’s broader focus on freshwater ecosystems, aims to highlight the importance of these often-overlooked habitats.

Dr. Hanna, driven by a childhood love for freshwater environments, emphasizes the need to connect people with local waterways to inspire better environmental stewardship.

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