Research Group
Surface Processes Research Group
The Surface Processes Research Group (SPRG) in the Department of Geography, at the University of Guelph is led by Dr. Jaclyn Cockburn and consists of graduate and undergraduate students. We work closely with other researchers in the department (Dr. John Lindsay; Dr. Aaron Berg) and outside of the University of Guelph (Dr. Paul Villard at GEO Morphix Ltd. Milton, ON; Dr. John Garver, Union College, Schenectady, NY and the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association, ON). Finally, a valuable component of my research program is accomplished through community-engaged scholarship related to community partnerships in the Mohawk Watershed, NY, USA, and in working alongside the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association, ON, Canada.
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Kyle McCarrel | Evaluating landuse change on sediment transfer rates on the Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. (2017-present) |
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John Tweedie | Juvenile Atlantic salmon habitat preferences in small Southern Ontario streams (2016-present) |
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Adam Gibson | Redside Dace habitat suitability prediction. (2015-present) |
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Patrick Padovan | Hybrid channel design practices for urban channel restoration. (2014-16) |
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Jesse Van Patter | Long-term impacts of runoff events on the catchment sedimentary response. (2014-17) |
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Lindsay Davis | Overwintering habitat in natural channel designs. (2014-16) |
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Jason Krompart | Pocket wetland impacts on streamflow and water quality. (2013-15) |
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Cara Hutton | Hydraulic signatures of geomorphic units in a restored channel. (2012-15) |
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Matthew Vetta | Reconstructing slope stability through 200 years in Central New York State. (2012-14) |
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Bryce Molder | Sediment-assisted nutrient transfer from a small, no-till, tile drained watershed in Southwestern Ontario, Canada (2012-14) |