Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News Archive
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/eery-1648250_1920-150x150.jpg)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Real zombies: A product of our environment
October 27, 2020 —
At the University of Manitoba, for example, Dr. Stephan Pflugmacher Lima, the newly appointed Dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth & Resources, has found some unorthodox ways of engaging with students and faculty.
October 27, 2020 —
At the University of Manitoba, for example, Dr. Stephan Pflugmacher Lima, the newly appointed Dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth & Resources, has found some unorthodox ways of engaging with students and faculty.
![Dr. Alex Crawford](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/thumbnail_AcadNP-Jordan-Pond-Selfie-150x150.jpg)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Meet Alex Crawford, Research Associate at the Centre for Earth Observation Science
October 23, 2020 —
Dr. Crawford studies how the complex interactions of various components of the Arctic climate system are changing in response to continued warming.
October 23, 2020 —
Dr. Crawford studies how the complex interactions of various components of the Arctic climate system are changing in response to continued warming.
![thumbnail](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/themes/umtoday_ver5_1/img/placeholder.gif)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
On the passing of Dr. Louis Fortier
October 6, 2020 —
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Louis Fortier on Sunday, October 4, 2020, following complications from acute leukemia.
October 6, 2020 —
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Louis Fortier on Sunday, October 4, 2020, following complications from acute leukemia.
![Aurora borealis.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/aurora_borealis_northern_lights-150x150.jpg)
UM scientists partner with Indigenous team to salvage valuable research
September 28, 2020 —
Because of COVID-19, UM researchers working on projects in the coastal regions around James Bay have been unable to access some equipment and gather data. Fortunately, they were able to coordinate with Indigenous environmental technicians to collect biological samples so that the data record could be preserved.
September 28, 2020 —
Because of COVID-19, UM researchers working on projects in the coastal regions around James Bay have been unable to access some equipment and gather data. Fortunately, they were able to coordinate with Indigenous environmental technicians to collect biological samples so that the data record could be preserved.
![Stormwater retention pond](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200805_103321-scaled-150x150.jpg)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Stories from the Field: Water quality sampling at the UM stormwater retention SmartPond
September 21, 2020 —
For the 2020 field season, CEOS research associate and drone technician Madison Harasyn and I are sampling two distinct stormwater retention ponds at the University of Manitoba SmartPark once a week.
September 21, 2020 —
For the 2020 field season, CEOS research associate and drone technician Madison Harasyn and I are sampling two distinct stormwater retention ponds at the University of Manitoba SmartPark once a week.
![Heavy snow blankets the Fort Garry campus causing tree branches to bend and break.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Snow-Storm-150x150.jpg)
Extreme precipitation events have always occurred, but are they changing?
September 4, 2020 —
The evidence that human activity has warmed the global climate over the past century is incontrovertible. Individual extreme events are, however, influenced by many other factors.
September 4, 2020 —
The evidence that human activity has warmed the global climate over the past century is incontrovertible. Individual extreme events are, however, influenced by many other factors.
![Researchers observed that some species, such as antelope, were able to migrate northward, while others, including the Arctic fox, became extinct in areas of what is now Russia. This knowledge can be used to predict how plants and animals will respond to future climate changes](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/antilope-150x150.jpg)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Knowledge about the past can preserve the biodiversity of tomorrow
August 28, 2020 —
By mapping the prevalence of species using combined fossil data archives, researchers were able to see how individual plant and animal species — and entire ecosystems — have responded to historical temperature increases
August 28, 2020 —
By mapping the prevalence of species using combined fossil data archives, researchers were able to see how individual plant and animal species — and entire ecosystems — have responded to historical temperature increases
![University of Manitoba Administration Building](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Above-image-re-Admin-150x150.jpg)
Acting deans and director announced across campus
August 24, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the following acting dean appointments.
August 24, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the following acting dean appointments.
![Dr. Norm Halden](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Norm-150x150.jpg)
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
After 12 impressive years, Dr. Norm Halden retires as Dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
August 20, 2020 —
On June 30, 2020 the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources said farewell to Dean Dr. Norm Halden.
August 20, 2020 —
On June 30, 2020 the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources said farewell to Dean Dr. Norm Halden.
![The Wallace Building, which houses the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Wallace-9004_scaled.jpg-150x150.jpg)
Stephan Pflugmacher Lima has been named new dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
August 17, 2020 —
Dr. Stephan Pflugmacher Lima, an inspiring leader committed to innovation and global collaboration, has been named Dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources effective September 1, 2020.
August 17, 2020 —
Dr. Stephan Pflugmacher Lima, an inspiring leader committed to innovation and global collaboration, has been named Dean of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources effective September 1, 2020.