MTRI - Researcher Biographies
MTRI is a non-profit co-operative with a mandate to promote sustainable use of natural resources and biodiversity conservation in the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve and beyond through research, education, and the operation of a field station.
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Researchers
Our rockin' researchers study a variety of topics in the Mersey and Medway watersheds, including loons, turtles, snakes, water, fog, and much more! They come from a variety of institutions and backgrounds, including local Universities, Community Colleges, and not for profit organizations. Click on their name to read their bio, give them a call at MTRI, or drop by - you might just catch them having a game of football on the lawn, or cooking up a meal at the bunkhouse : )
Current Researchers
Amanda Ring - ACPF Researcher (Saint Mary's University)
Diane LaRue - Research Associate
Brittany Gerhardt - ACPF Researcher (Saint Mary's University)
Natasha Daze-Querry - ACPF Researcher (Saint Mary's University)
Sara Klapstein - Mercury Research (Acadia University)
Past Researchers
Anna Naylor - Old Growth Forest structure and composition at lake edges (Dalhousie University)
Christine Angelidis - Old Growth Forest structure and composition at lake edges (Dalhousie University)
Claire Robinson - Road Researcher (MSc student)
Chris Ayer - Bat Researcher
Colinda Vergeer - Turtle Researcher (Netherlands, Research Intern)
Howie Hynuh - Bat Researcher (Acadia University, MSc Student)
Jake Munroe - Loon Researcher
Jeffie McNeil - Blanding's turtle and Ribbonsnake Field Research Coordinator (Parks Canada)
Jesse Saroli - Ribbonsnake Researcher (Acadia University, BScH Graduate)
Joe Poissant - Bat Researcher (St. Mary's University, MSc Student)
Lilianne Arsenault - Blanding's turtle Researcher (Acadia University, MSc Student)
Maelle Lepoutre - Forest Researcher (France, Intern)
Peter Kydd - Blanding's and Snapping Turtle Researcher (Acadia University, MSc Student)
Stephanie Brouzes - Forest Researcher (France, Intern)
Tim Bachiu - Fog Researcher (Environment Canada)
Veronica Belmonte - Turtle Researcher (Mexico, Intern)
