SOSMART Spring 2026 Meeting
SOSMART Spring 2026 Meeting
Meeting Goal: To share current research, discuss emerging technologies, and identify new opportunities for collaboration in aquatic ecosystem monitoring and research.
10:00 - 10:05 Welcome and Introductions: SOSMART Executive and Dr. Ken Wilson, Dean of Science, Ontario Tech University
10:05 - 10:10 Update from the Executive: Finances, Website, New Initiatives
10:10 - 10:50 Denina Simmons: Energy Transition with a Conscience: Considerations for a Greener Future
11:00 - 11:30 Trevor Boston: Update on THREATS Platform Functionality and Potential Uses
11:30 - 11:50 David Beauchesne: From Complex Environmental Data to Actionable Decisions
11:50 - 12:00 Les Stanfield: FWIS and OSAP update
12:30 - 1:00 Rob McGowan: Mystery Snail Management in Ontario - Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Update
1:00 - 1:15 Karolyn McGovern: Using Frog Communities as Indicators of Environmental Recovery
1:15 – 1:30 Flavia Breje: Management implications for algal bloom monitoring in dreissenid and charophyte dominated lakes
1:40 - 2:00 Andrea Kirkwood: The role of stormwater management ponds as land-water intermediary zones across urbanizing landscapes
2:00 – 2:45 Round Table talks (5-10 minutes each – maximum 4 slides) from each participant)
• What is going on in the SOSMART area?
• Updates on modelling, workshops, training etc.
2:45 – 3:00 Next Steps for SOSMART – research/training opportunities and next meeting