The Aquatic Ecology Hub (Eco Hub) is dedicated to advancing the protection, sustainable management, and restoration of both natural and human-altered aquatic ecosystems.
Our interdisciplinary research, education, and engagement activities support biodiversity and enhance human well-being through innovative approaches such as nature-based design, integrated water management, and sustainable fisheries.
Our work addresses critical challenges like invasive species, water quality, and coastal resilience. A current focus of the Eco Hub is defining and understanding the unique transitional ecosystems between rivers and the Great Lakes—vital zones that play a key role in ecological connectivity and water resource sustainability.
Hub lead: Michael Wagner, Department of Fisheries & Wildlife
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