How Lakes Work Episode 2 – Gord Miller and Dr. Norman Yan
January 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gord Miller, Earthwatch presents: “The Littoral zone – lots of action at the lake’s rim”
The presentation will introduce the audience to the concept of the littoral zone of lakes by focusing on four questions. What are the parts of the littoral zone? How does it function ecologically? How important is it to the whole lake ecosystem? Participants will be exposed to a new lexicon of terms and concepts that will inform them of the dynamics of how lakes work.
Dr. Norman Yan, York University and Friends of the Muskoka Watershed presents: “For the love of Daphnia: How tiny creatures make our lakes work”
There are 1000’s of species that inhabit the offshore waters of Muskoka lakes. While almost all are invisibly small, they are vital to the health of our lakes. Norman will introduce you to one of them, the water flea Daphnia, sharing Daphnia’s story to help you understand the importance of protecting even the tiny creatures in our lakes.