Studies & research
Biodegradability of particulate matter removed by microscreens
- Amount :
- 25000 - Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et génie du Canada (CRSNG)
- Start date :
- January 2019
- End date :
- January 2020
- Associated axis :
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- Axis Uses of water
Theme 1: Water needs and uses of cities
- Reasearchers involved :
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Yves Comeau,
Yves Comeau
Biodetergent and biofertilizer production from sewage sludge (support for research internship)
- Amount :
- 1351 - Emploi et Développement social Canada
- Start date :
- January 2018
- End date :
- January 2018
- Associated axis :
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- Axis Uses of water
Theme 1: Water needs and uses of cities
- Reasearchers involved :
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Céline Vaneeckhaute,
Céline Vaneeckhaute
Biorétention de l’eau Pluviale pour le traitement et la réutilisation dans un parc par co-conception citoyenne d’Aménagement
- Amount :
- 90 000 - Ministère de l’environnement et de la lutte contre les changements climatiques du Québec : Climat municipalité (Ville de Saint-Jérôme)
- Start date :
- January 2021
- End date :
- January 2023
- Associated axis :
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- Axis Water Availability
Theme 1: Integrated quantity and quality simulations
- Reasearchers involved :
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Rimeh Daghrir,
Rimeh Daghrir
CARTAG-EAU (CARactérisation des flux et TrAçaGe de l'EAU au sein des aquifères côtiers méditerranéens anthropisés
- Amount :
- 20000 - MISTRALS
- Start date :
- January 2012
- End date :
- January 2016
- Associated axis :
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- Axis Water Availability
Theme 1: Integrated quantity and quality simulations
- Reasearchers involved :
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Paul Baudron,
Paul Baudron
CRSNG décourverte
- Amount :
- 125000 - Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et Génie du Canada (CRSNG) (Decouverte)
- Start date :
- April 2020
- End date :
- April 2025
- Associated axis :
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- Axis Water Availability
Theme 1: Integrated quantity and quality simulations
- Reasearchers involved :
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Michel Baraër,
Michel Baraër
Canada Research Chair in Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements
- Amount :
- 1000000 - Chaires de recherche du Canada (CRC) (Chaires de recherche du Canada (niveau II))
- Start date :
- June 2011
- End date :
- May 2016
- Associated axes :
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- Transversal axis: Governance and management
Theme 2: Risks and disrupters of governance
- Axis Uses of water
Theme 1: Water needs and uses of cities
- Axis Uses of water
Theme 2: Water uses for primary production
- Axis Uses of water
Theme 3: Water use in secondary production
- Reasearcher involved :
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Claude Fortin
- Description :
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The rules that govern environmental protection evolve continuously as we acquire new knowledge through research. Many human activities introduce contaminants like metals into aquatic ecosystems—for example, mining and recycling. To evaluate the ecological risks linked to these activities, we need to characterize the ways in which these contaminants are introduced into the environment and how indigenous organisms are exposed to them. We also need to evaluate their impact.
Dr. Claude Fortin, Canada Research Chair in Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, is working on understanding and predicting how metals accumulate in our waters. Fortin’s research has three goals: developing analytical techniques that accurately measure trace metals in an ecosystem (such as a lake or river); defining the links between the chemical forms of trace metals (speciation) and the composition of the receiving environment, as well as their accumulation within the indigenous organisms; and gaining a better understanding of what happens to these metals after they are absorbed into the ecosystem.
Fortin and his research team have adopted an integrated approach to the extracellular/intracellular continuum, starting from the moment aquatic organisms are exposed to trace metal contamination. For this reason, their research focuses on microscopic algae (phytoplankton).
This research will lead to better tools to predict the impact metals can have on waterways. These tools will play an essential role in the work of environmental managers in the public and private sectors who are responsible for ensuring our waterways are adequately protected. They will also lead to more effective environmental protection standards.
Canada Research Chair in Decentralized and Small-Scale Water Treatment
- Amount :
- 600000 - Gouvernement du Canada, Fonds des Leaders John-R.-Evans de la FCI, gouvernement du Québec, Polytechnique Montral (Programme des Chaires de recherche du Canada)
- Start date :
- June 2020
- End date :
- May 2025
- Associated axis :
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- Axis Uses of water
Theme 1: Water needs and uses of cities
- Reasearchers involved :
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Dominique Claveau-Mallet,
- Description :
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Les travaux de Dominique Claveau-Mallet portent sur le développement et l’optimisation de procédés de traitement de l'eau décentralisés ou de petite échelle afin de répondre à une problématique de contamination de l’eau souterraine servant à l’approvisionnement en eau potable, dans un contexte de densification des systèmes septiques dans des régions à aquifère vulnérable ou écosystème sensible. Dans les systèmes sceptiques conventionnels, l’élément épurateur qui sert à retirer la matière organique de l'eau usée peut constituer une source potentielle de contamination en raison d’un enlèvement partiel ou peu connu des nutriments, des agents pathogènes et des contaminants émergents.
Les travaux de recherche de la professeure Claveau-Mallet ont pour objectif la caractérisation et la modélisation des phénomènes physique, chimique et biologique rencontrés dans les procédés de traitement, la proposition de critères de conception et l’amélioration de la performance des procédés relativement à leur taille, leur consommation en eau, et énergie, et leur émission de gaz à effet de serre.
Canada Research Chair in Environmental Contaminants and Population Health
- Amount :
- 600000 - Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) (Canada Research Chairs)
- Start date :
- October 2019
- End date :
- September 2024
- Associated axes :
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- Transversal axis: Governance and management
Theme 2: Risks and disrupters of governance
- Axis Uses of water
Theme 1: Water needs and uses of cities
- Reasearchers involved :
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Maryse Bouchard,
- Description :
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The research carried out within the framework of this Chair aims to better understand the risks associated with the presence of pollutants in the air, water, food and certain common consumer products,
Canada Research Chair in Measuring the impact of human activities on climate change
- Amount :
- 600000 - Chaires de Recherche du Canada (CRC)
- Start date :
- January 2020
- End date :
- January 2025
- Associated axis :
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- Axis Water Availability
Theme 2: Hydrometeorological regime under climate
- Reasearchers involved :
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Annie Levasseur,
Annie Levasseur
Canada Research Chair in Measuring the impact of human activities on climate change
- Amount :
- 600000 - Canada Research Chairs (Canada Research Chair)
- Start date :
- September 2020
- End date :
- August 2025
- Associated axes :
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- Axis Water Availability
Theme 2: Hydrometeorological regime under climate
- Transversal axis: Governance and management
Theme 2: Risks and disrupters of governance
- Reasearcher involved :
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Annie Levasseur
