"Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources."
Quesnel River Research Centre
The Quesnel River Research Centre acts as a hub of activity for a wide range of scholars who are seeking to improve understanding of topics relating to (and including human interactions with) the natural environment.
The centre was established in 2002 as western Canada's only field station focused on the highly interdisciplinary domain of landscape ecology, funded by a generous endowment from Forest Renewal BC. The aim since then has been to support research and education spanning interactions between the life, terrestrial, freshwater and atmospheric environmental sciences, as well as socio-economic, historical and cultural studies. With this goal in mind, they offer a range of facilities and equipment, data, accommodation and local knowledge.
Scientists currently active at the QRRC are conducting research in areas such as fluvial sedimentology and geomorphology, limnology, and various topics related to terrestrial and freshwater ecology and fisheries science. The center also hosts a diverse group of scientists studying the environmental impacts of the 2014 Mount Polley tailings pond breach.
UNBC's Integrated Watershed Research Group
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) proudly houses the Integrated Watershed Research Group (IWRG), comprising a team of distinguished researchers. Their research in this phase will focus on four themes: (1) Establishing a Network of Experimental Watersheds for Integrated Research, (2) Investigating the Impacts of Landscape Disturbances on Sediment and Contaminant Fluxes, (3) Studying Fish Responses to Environmental Changes, and (4) Identifying Co-benefits for Climate, Catchments (Watersheds), and Communities. Phase 3 of IWRG is funded by the Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund - NEEF and has a two-year period of action between July 2023 and July 2025.
Sustainability in action at UNBC
UNBC debuts in Impact Rankings and signs Sustainable Development Goals Accord
UNBC makes its first appearance in Times Higher Education's annual rankings, which recognize progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Green Day grows into weeks-long celebration
With more than two dozen events focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, there is something for everyone in Leading a Sustainable Future, the Countdown to Green Day 2024.
Upcoming events
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SepFilm screening of Trouble in the Headwaters
Saturday6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Prince George campusCanfor Theatre, UNBC Room 7-158
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SepWebinar, Logging’s Frontier? How ‘Active Management Imperils Forest Resilience’
Tuesday7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Prince George campus, Online
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SepExplore the SDGs
UNBC is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through a wide range of initiatives aimed at fostering sustainability, inclusivity, and global responsibility.