{"id":8599,"date":"2025-04-28T13:42:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T17:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/?page_id=8599"},"modified":"2025-11-29T15:56:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T20:56:23","slug":"swan-lake-citizen-science-lab","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/swan-lake-citizen-science-lab\/","title":{"rendered":"Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab (SLCS Lab)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OjlQjYNP37o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/Picture2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/Picture2.png 663w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/Picture2-300x41.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"About\">About the SLCS Lab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled within the urban landscape of Markham, Swan Lake Park is a cherished community green space facing some environmental challenges, particularly concerning water quality and the health of its ecosystem. The Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab (SLCS Lab) was established to confront these challenges head-on, transforming concern into action through collaborative research, innovative technologies, and the invaluable contributions of citizen scientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born from a partnership between 快播视频's CIFAL York, the One Water Institute, ADERSIM, and the dedicated Friends of Swan Lake, our lab is a unique initiative. We combine advanced scientific methods \u2013 including drone-based mapping, AI-driven data analysis, and traditional fieldwork \u2013 with the power of community engagement. Our mission is to develop a locally rooted, effective, and collaborative citizen science program that not only gathers critical data on Swan Lake's water quality, biodiversity, and overall health but also empowers more residents to become active stewards of their local environment. By working together, scientists, students, and community members are building a deeper understanding of Swan Lake's complex dynamics and working towards sustainable solutions for its long-term well-being. This experience and knowledge will be shared globally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"#About\">About the SLCS Lab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#AboutSLPark\">Why Swan Lake Matters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#SLCSGoals\">SLCS Lab Focus Areas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#TaskForces\">SLCS Lab Structure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Team\">Meet the SLCS Lab Team<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Membership\">Join the SLCS Lab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Data\">The SLCS Lab Data<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#News\">SLCS Lab News and Events<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Sponsors\">Sponsor the SLCS Lab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Contact\">Contact us<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsofswanlakepark.ca\/\">Friends of Swan Lake Park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/onewater\/\">One Water Institute<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adersim.info.yorku.ca\/\">ADERSIM<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/slcs-lab-workshops\/\">SLCS Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/slcsl-galleries\">SLCS Lab Photo Galleries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/slcs-lab-members\">SLCS Lab Members<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"AboutSLPark\">Why Swan Lake Matters?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"967\" height=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/markham.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/markham.jpg 967w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/markham-300x262.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<p><strong>History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-uppercase font-weight-bold\">Despite facing notable environmental challenges, Swan Lake and its surrounding park in Markham, Ontario, possess a compelling history and serve as a valuable community asset. Originally a gravel extraction pit dating back to the 1850s, the site was transformed into a lake in the 1980s after the cessation of gravel operations. Today, Swan Lake Park spans 11 hectares, featuring a 5.4-hectare man-made lake, woodlands, and a network of trails, including a main path that encircles the lake.<sup> <\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This urban green space is a significant attribute, offering residents opportunities for recreation like walking, jogging, and bird watching.<sup>  <\/sup>The park is recognized for its biodiversity, hosting numerous bird species (over 182 recorded), as well as various mammals, turtles (including native painted and snapping turtles, alongside invasive red-eared sliders), and a diversity of benthic invertebrates that serve as indicators of water quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/orthoESRI-1024x841.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/orthoESRI-1024x841.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/orthoESRI-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/orthoESRI.jpg 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"919\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/thermal-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/thermal-2.jpg 919w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/thermal-2-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swan Lake grapples with persistent environmental issues, primarily poor water quality due to high levels of phosphorus and nitrogen, attributed mainly to internal sediment loading and Canada geese, leading to recurrent and sometimes toxic algal blooms.<sup>  <\/sup>Elevated chloride levels from de-icing materials also pose a concern.<sup> <\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Efforts to mitigate these issues have included chemical treatments Phoslock and Poly aluminum chloride, and shoreline naturalization projects. Despite these challenges, Swan Lake Park remains a cherished local amenity, providing ecological habitat, recreational opportunities, and a focal point for community engagement and conservation efforts aimed at its long-term health and sustainability. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/rgb-1024x807.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/rgb-1024x807.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/rgb-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/rgb.jpg 1047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"SLCSGoals\">The SLCS Lab Focus Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide1-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide1-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide1-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide1-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Scientific Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engage professional researchers to design authentic, peer-reviewed research projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize citizen-generated data to develop hypotheses and address ecological and social questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster collaboration between scientists, engineers, community members, and stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to scientific and technical investigations and analyses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8985\" style=\"width:499px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide2-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide2-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide2-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Public Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase awareness among local communities regarding ecological and environmental issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage active participation in citizen science projects to foster stewardship behaviors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empower citizens to actively participate in the scientific process, from data collection and analysis to sharing findings and developing solutions to local or global challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide3-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide3-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide3-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Environmental Communication and Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promote education, awareness, and action through innovative approaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educate participants on biodiversity, ecological interactions, and human impacts on ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a sense of belonging and responsibility toward the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a platform for environmental communication through storytelling and emotional engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image mb-0\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide4-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide4-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide4-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide4-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Actionable Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance community-based environmental monitoring, protection, stewardship, and action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Propose concrete, scientifically-supported solutions for ecological restoration and sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build networks among stakeholders to collaboratively address local environmental challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspire actionable change by connecting people to Swan Lake's story.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#About\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"TaskForces\">The SLCS Lab Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-03_21-27-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-03_21-27-27.jpg 601w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-03_21-27-27-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Water-Quality\"><strong>Water Quality and Biodiversity Assessment Task Force<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Utilizes multiple drones to collect water samples, as well as perform thermal, orthographic, and multispectral imaging of the lake and park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Water Quality Assessment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nutrient Levels: measuring nitrogen and phosphorus forms to assess eutrophication and pollution sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chlorophyll-a: provides ground-truth data to calibrate multispectral estimates of algal growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turbidity &amp; TSS: precisely quantify suspended particles to support remote sensing model calibration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dissolved Oxygen (DO): indicating ecosystem health and identifying pollution or oxygen depletion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pH &amp; Alkalinity: assessing water\u2019s acidity and buffering capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conductivity &amp; TDS: reveal mineralization levels and pollutant sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fecal Indicator Bacteria (e.g., E. coli): detect sewage or animal waste contamination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemical Pollutants: identify hazardous substances like heavy metals or pesticides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDOM: quantifying dissolved organic matter affecting water color and clarity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Biodiversity Monitoring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phytoplankton &amp; Zooplankton: assessing food web health and response to water quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eDNA Analysis: detecting the presence of aquatic species without capturing them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-05_10-37-58.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-05_10-37-58.jpg 544w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-05_10-37-58-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-05_10-37-58-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250509054252_0499_W-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250509054252_0499_W-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250509054252_0499_W-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250509054252_0499_W-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250509054252_0499_W-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#About\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-03_21-23-45.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-03_21-23-45.jpg 601w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-03_21-23-45-300x293.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Virtual-Reality\"><strong>Virtual Reality and Agent-Based Simulation Task Force<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Virtual Reality <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uses Virtual Reality to simulate current and future interventions in the lake and developing VR-based learning and educational tools for environmental awareness and protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the VR applications that SLCS Lab aims to develop are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education Applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training Applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visualization Applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning and Intervention Tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Education Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Virtual Field Trips <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ecosystem Exploration <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Quality Visualization <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watershed &amp; Runoff Education <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historical Changes <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Training Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water Sampling Practice <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral Interpretation <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field Survey Simulations <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency Response Scenarios <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Visualization Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immersive Data Exploration <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Layer Integration <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stakeholder Presentations <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Planning and Intervention Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rehabilitation Scenario Modeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure Impact Evaluation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sampling Optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Base Swan Lake VR Application Demo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab VR Experiment\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1mKe3CCfPqE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_7361-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_7361-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_7361-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_7361-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_7361-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_0749.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_0749.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_0749-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_0749-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SLCS Lab Agent-based modeling team will use agent-based modeling to model the complex dynamics of environmental variables and interventions. Using Agent-Based Modeling, we can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Test the impact of environmental regulations and protection policies over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simulate habitats behavior, population changes, and how aquatic life interacts in the food web.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Model how pollutants and chemicals enter, spread, and affect the lake ecosystem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track the spread of invasive species and test control strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore how people\u2019s activities (like boating or fishing) impact the lake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simulate nutrient cycles, algae growth, and overall water quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate how habitat restoration and land use changes influence lake health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Model the effects of weather and climate change on the lake and its species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Represent decision-making by lake managers and test different management strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>快播视频 how water flows, mixes, and moves sediment across the lake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/abm-1024x598.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/abm-1024x598.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/abm-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/abm.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/abm1-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/abm1-1024x615.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/abm1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/abm1-1536x923.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/abm1.jpg 1902w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#About\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-03_21-28-05.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-03_21-28-05.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-03_21-28-05-300x298.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Artificial-Intelligence\"><strong>Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Task Force<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Uses Artificial Intelligence for data analysis, prediction, and classification of water quality and biodiversity data and builds AI-enhanced educational and planning applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the key AI application areas of SLCS Lab are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data Classification &amp; Analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prediction and Modeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insight &amp; Discovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reasoning and Explainable AI <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Data Processing &amp; Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using deep learning (CNNs) to map vegetation, algal blooms, and invasive species from drone imagery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training models to predict water quality (e.g., chlorophyll-a, turbidity) using spectral and sample data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying anomaly detection to spot pollution events or sudden ecosystem changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Predictive Modeling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Forecasting future water quality trends like algal blooms or DO changes using historical and environmental data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Predicting biodiversity patterns based on habitat conditions and eDNA analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insight &amp; Discovery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify key environmental drivers of water quality changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reveal ecological relationships (e.g., nutrients vs. algal growth or species distribution).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reasoning and Explaining<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enabling natural language queries like \u201cWhere is turbidity highest this week?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auto-generating monitoring reports and summaries from collected data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explaining complex water quality concepts in simple language for education or VR tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simulating \u201cwhat-if\u201d scenarios (e.g., pollution or restoration outcomes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Producing educational content for tours, species guides, and ecosystem overviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1127\" height=\"931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Picture1.png 1127w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Picture1-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Picture1-1024x846.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1127px) 100vw, 1127px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/017A0074-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/017A0074-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/017A0074-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/017A0074-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/017A0074-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#About\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-05_10-31-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-05_10-31-14.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-05_10-31-14-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-05_10-31-14-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Drone-Mapping\"><strong>Drone Mapping and GIS Task Force<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Uses GIS and mapping technologies to map data collected by other task forces and turn them into webmap applications, dashboards, and story maps for monitoring, decision making, and educational purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SLCS Lab will focus on the following drone mapping and GIS activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thermal Mapping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral Mapping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drone Water Sampling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WebGIS Applications, Dashboards, and Story Maps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Thermal Mapping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GIS and Mapping Task Force utilizes DJI Matrice 30T for thermal mapping to support the assessment of Swan Lake's water quality. Thermal mapping provides the following opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detecting Thermal Anomalies &amp; Discharge Points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mapping Surface Temperature Distribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting Algal Bloom Monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guiding Water Sampling &amp; Monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessing Aquatic Habitat Conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07_21-57-31-1024x565.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07_21-57-31-1024x565.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07_21-57-31-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07_21-57-31.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Multispectral Mapping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water Quality Monitoring (Detecting chlorophyll-a &amp; algal blooms; turbidity &amp; suspended solids: CDOM detection, water Clarity) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aquatic Vegetation &amp; Biodiversity Mapping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lake Morphology &amp; Surroundings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07_22-05-42-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07_22-05-42-1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07_22-05-42-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07_22-05-42-1.jpg 1257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Drone Water Sampling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We use DJI Matrice 350 RTK and Speedip Smart Water Sampling System to collect water samples from the lake. Drone water sampling provide specific capabilities for water quality and biodiversity assessments including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhanced Water Quality Monitoring: Access Hard-to-Reach Areas; Target Pollution Hotspots; Depth-Specific Sampling; Rapid Response<br>Low Disturbance; High Frequency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Biodiversity Analyses: eDNA Surveys; Plankton Studies; Microbiome Monitoring; Sediment-Linked Assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting Citizen Science &amp; Education: Improved Safety; Educational Value; Integrated Ecosystem Insights<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-09_18-24-09.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-09_18-24-09.jpg 896w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-09_18-24-09-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#About\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab Drone Mapping and Sensing\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5ZZhlzs3PjA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-05_10-16-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-05_10-16-18.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-05_10-16-18-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Documentary-Film\"><strong>Documentary Film Making and Environmental Communication Task Force<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SLCS Lab develops documentary films from its activities for environmental communication and community outreach purposes in Markham, Ontario, Canada, and globally. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raise Awareness: showcasing Swan Lake\u2019s beauty, biodiversity, and conservation challenges to build emotional connection and support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight Citizen Science: filming community members collecting samples, flying drones, and doing fieldwork to inspire participation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcase Technology: featuring the DJI Mavic 3M, Matrice 350 RTK, and Speedip system to engage tech and science enthusiasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain Key Concepts: Using visuals, expert interviews, and VR segments to simplify water quality and biodiversity science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share Findings: presenting project results visually to demonstrate how the data informs lake health and restoration actions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruit Volunteers: inspiring new citizen scientists by showing the rewarding impact of participation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educate Locally: using the film in schools and communities to foster environmental awareness and stewardship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document the Journey: Archive methods, milestones, and key individuals involved for future reflection and sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support Funding: using the film to showcase project success and attract new partners or grants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/03\/2025-03-04_17-58-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/03\/2025-03-04_17-58-11.jpg 821w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/03\/2025-03-04_17-58-11-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#About\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"937\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/photo_4967616091916448522_y.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9094\" style=\"width:272px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/photo_4967616091916448522_y.jpg 937w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/photo_4967616091916448522_y-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/photo_4967616091916448522_y-750x1024.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Data\"><strong>Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key aspects of Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab is data collection. Different types of data are collected using various instruments and equipment by researchers, citizens, and lab members. In particular, our Drone Team collects a significant amount of data using multispectral and thermal cameras and sensors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SLCS Lab data is stored at the ADERSIM Lab at 快播视频. Data can become available to all lab members, researchers, and organizations upon request. To request access to data, please fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/slcs-data\">Access to Data Request Form<\/a>, and we will get back to you as soon as we get your request.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/11\/Swan-Lake-flight-plan-Thermal-mapping-1024x759.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10271\" style=\"width:119px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/11\/Swan-Lake-flight-plan-Thermal-mapping-1024x759.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/11\/Swan-Lake-flight-plan-Thermal-mapping-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/11\/Swan-Lake-flight-plan-Thermal-mapping.png 1112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/64cdb11e2dc34fc3b58f75adbf1a58fa\">Storymap, Swan Lake Water Quality Monitoring with Drone<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250509054742_0630_T-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250509054742_0630_T-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250509054742_0630_T-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250509054742_0630_T.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thermal Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\">Thermal drone images (sample image)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"916\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/07\/2025-07-23_19-23-48.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/07\/2025-07-23_19-23-48.jpg 916w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/07\/2025-07-23_19-23-48-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 916px) 100vw, 916px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">RGB Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\">RGB drone images (sample image)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"919\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/thermal-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/thermal-2.jpg 919w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/04\/thermal-2-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\">Thermal Analysis Results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thermal analysis images (sample image)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>List of currently available data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thermal drone images, November 27 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RGB drone images, November 27 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal drone images, May 9, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RGB drone images, May 9, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, May 12, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal drone images, May 19, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, May 20, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal drone images, June 2, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, June 2, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, June 7, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal drone images, June 15, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, June 15, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal drone images, June 29, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, June 29, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal and Wide Camera, July 18, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, July 18, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal and Wide Camera, July 31, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, July 31, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal and Wide Camera, August 23, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, August 23, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal and Wide Camera, August 31, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, August 31, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal and Wide Camera, October 8, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, October 8, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal and Wide Camera, September 17, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, September 17, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal and Wide Camera, October 29, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multispectral, October 29, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SLCSLab-DJI_20250509054800_0638_T__2025_05_10_20_34_49.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SLCSLab-DJI_20250509054800_0638_T__2025_05_10_20_34_49.png 738w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SLCSLab-DJI_20250509054800_0638_T__2025_05_10_20_34_49-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250509054655_0609_T__2025_05_10_20_31_08.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250509054655_0609_T__2025_05_10_20_31_08.png 744w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250509054655_0609_T__2025_05_10_20_31_08-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SLCSLab-DJI_20250509054800_0638_W-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SLCSLab-DJI_20250509054800_0638_W-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SLCSLab-DJI_20250509054800_0638_W-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SLCSLab-DJI_20250509054800_0638_W-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SLCSLab-DJI_20250509054800_0638_W-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SwanLakeCitizenScienceLab-DJI_2025-05-09-05-46-56_0609_W-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SwanLakeCitizenScienceLab-DJI_2025-05-09-05-46-56_0609_W-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SwanLakeCitizenScienceLab-DJI_2025-05-09-05-46-56_0609_W-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SwanLakeCitizenScienceLab-DJI_2025-05-09-05-46-56_0609_W-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/SwanLakeCitizenScienceLab-DJI_2025-05-09-05-46-56_0609_W-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250512150924_0011_D-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250512150924_0011_D-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250512150924_0011_D-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250512150924_0011_D-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/DJI_20250512150924_0011_D-2048x1534.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-12_19-31-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-12_19-31-02.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/2025-05-12_19-31-02-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#About\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8056-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9108\" style=\"width:272px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8056-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8056-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8056-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8056-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8056-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Membership\"><strong>Membership<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Membership of the Swan Lake Citizen Science is in a voluntary basis, however to get the most benefit from this membership and to effectively contribute to the mission and vision of the SLCS Lab we expect members to join at least one of the Task Forces and participate in their activities as much as they can and also attend training sessions if required and join general SLCS Lab events as much as they can.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SLCS Lab Members' Involvement<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8018-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8018-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8018-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8018-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8018-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Knowledge Dissemination and Translation Workshops (for all members)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Collection &amp; Analysis Training Workshops (for each taskforce)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Quality and Biodiversity Solution Workshops (all members)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-Design Workshops (specific task forces)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1331\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_0746.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_0746.jpg 1331w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_0746-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_0746-1024x769.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1331px) 100vw, 1331px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Outreach (on an ongoing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drone data collection (regularly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water sampling (regularly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field verifications (regularly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report Writing and Editing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordination and communication (on an ongoing basis)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/1732035165858.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/1732035165858.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/1732035165858-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Professional and Public Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promoting public engagement events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in professional and public events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentation in professional and public events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizing public engagement events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documenting and filming public engagement events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/York-Univ-Mtg-03252024-York-U-Dr.-Ali-Asgary-08-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/York-Univ-Mtg-03252024-York-U-Dr.-Ali-Asgary-08-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/York-Univ-Mtg-03252024-York-U-Dr.-Ali-Asgary-08-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/York-Univ-Mtg-03252024-York-U-Dr.-Ali-Asgary-08-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/York-Univ-Mtg-03252024-York-U-Dr.-Ali-Asgary-08-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>SLCS Lab Leadership and Coordination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developing grant proposals and fund raising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SLCS Lab leadership team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordination of SLCS lab activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting with Stakeholders and Government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab member<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We welcome membership from everyone interested in the missions and activities of SLCS Lab. Please complete and submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/slcs-lab-membership\/\">membership form<\/a> to become a member. As a member, you will receive information about our training workshop and activities and can join one of our task forces and contribute to data collection, analysis, modeling, simulation, reporting, planning, policy development, actions and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#About\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/ed802528-a6a0-4b41-ad61-9b1ef7b15421.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/ed802528-a6a0-4b41-ad61-9b1ef7b15421.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/ed802528-a6a0-4b41-ad61-9b1ef7b15421-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/ed802528-a6a0-4b41-ad61-9b1ef7b15421-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/ed802528-a6a0-4b41-ad61-9b1ef7b15421-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Sponsors\"><strong>Become Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab Sponsor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab is a vital center for environmental research, education, and community engagement. Dedicated to protecting the ecological health of Swan Lake and knowledge transfer to other similar environments, the lab harnesses the power of citizen science to collect crucial data, conduct meaningful research, and foster a strong connection between people and nature. Our work thrives through the support of partners who share our commitment to environmental stewardship and scientific advancement. All sponsors will be acknowledged in this space and SLCS Lab events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We welcome support in various forms, with key areas where your contribution can make a tangible impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tailored sponsorship opportunities<\/strong> that align with your interests and philanthropic goals, ensuring your support fosters both scientific progress and community participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Financial sponsorship<\/strong> <strong>to<\/strong>: support the overall lab operations; fund specific research projects (e.g. water quality monitoring, biodiversity studies); provide stipends for student researchers and interns; support participants' fees in our training courses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment donations<\/strong>,<strong> such as<\/strong>: Field gear, data loggers, and laboratory supplies; Computing resources for data analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In-kind support<\/strong>, <strong>including<\/strong>: Expertise in data management, research equipment training, community outreach, or equipment maintenance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sponsorship application form can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/slcs-sponsorship\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#About\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8021-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8021-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8021-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8021-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8021-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/IMG_8021-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Data\"><strong>News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>May 7, 2025: Swan Lake Citizen Science executive team members, Fred Peters and Ali Asgary presented SLCS Lab activities and plans at <a href=\"https:\/\/ourlivingwaters.ca\/\">Our Living Waters<\/a> Monthly Member Meetup session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 5, 2025: The Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab team introduced the lab and its progress since its initiation to more than 100 residents of the Swan Lake area. It also included a technology demo of our Drones, AI, and VR technologies for the Swan Lake activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 7, 2025, the Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab team introduced the lab and its progress since its initiation to the public visiting Swan Lake. It included a technology demo of our Drones, water sampling and testing, AI, and VR technologies for the Swan Lake activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Team\">The SLCS Lab Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Executive Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image mb-0\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-text\"><strong>Dr. Ali Asgary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-text\">Professor, 快播视频, Director, CIFAL York, Executive Director, ADERSIM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide2-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Dr. Satinder Brar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Professor, 快播视频, Director, One Water<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image mb-0\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide3-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Dr. Maleknaz Nayebi <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\">Associate Professor, 快播视频, Associate Director, CIFAL York<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide4.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide4-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Fred Peters 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class=\"wp-image-8951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide2-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Elim Lemango<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PhD Student, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 快播视频, SLCS VR Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image mb-0\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide3-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide3-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Mahbod Aarabi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">ADERSIM Coordinator, SLCS Lab, Drone Sensing and Water Sampling Task Force Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image mb-0\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide4-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide4-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide4-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\"><strong>Sama Khalili<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\">Research Assistant, 快播视频, SLCS Lab Water Quality and Biodiversity Task Force Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image mb-0\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide5.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide5-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide6.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2025\/05\/Slide6-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Francesco del Carpio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Operations Coordinator, CIFAL York, 快播视频<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" 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