There are two lakes on either side of a one car path between the two, with grass growing on the dam; it's a sunny, blue sky day with tree line in the background.
Peter and Paul Lakes

Research at the Center for Limnology

Research at the Center for Limnology is motivated by basic scientific discovery, as well as informing the stewardship of lakes and rivers. Much of our work is about the connections between people and inland waters. Below are six general themes that exemplify research at the Center for Limnology:

Darl background with spiny water flea in foreground with large spine pointing to the left and body of SPW to the right

Aquatic Invasive Species

What are the impacts of invasive species in lakes and rivers, and what management strategies are effective?

Visual of carbon cycling from ground through lake into atmosphere and back

Carbon Cycling

What is the role of lake and river ecosystems in global carbon cycling?

large mouth bass swimming in murky water

Fish and Fisheries

How can we manage inland and marine fisheries in a rapidly changing world?

Pictured (from left to right): Maggie Shaw, Ashley Trudeau, Ganzorig Batsaikhan, Dr. Mendsaikhan, and Joe Mrnak prepare for a day of research on Lake Hovsgol.

Global Limnology

How are lakes around the world responding to human impacts and global environmental change?

Person sitting in boat on lake with laptop open using technology as part of field work

High-tech Limnology

Can we use new technologies and knowledge-guided machine learning to better monitor, model, and manage lakes?

photo going up The Yahara River looking pea green with a small motor boat cutting through the blue green algae. There's a bridge in the far background and trees lining the shore.

Water Quality

How do climate change, pollutants, changing land use, food web perturbations, and other factors influence water quality?