Foundation News

Quetico Foundation Statement Regarding Proposed Mining Activity in the Region

Action, Foundation News /

The Quetico Foundation is aware of recent public discussion regarding proposed mining activity in the broader region surrounding Quetico Provincial Park. Protecting the ecological integrity, wilderness values, and long-term health of Quetico remain central to our mission. Quetico is not only one of Canada’s most significant protected wilderness areas, but also a landscape of deep cultural importance […]

Quetico Foundation Statement Regarding Proposed Mining Activity in the Region Read More »

Hiring research team

Biology Interns, Foundation News, Uncategorized /

TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE – 2026 RESEARCH FIELD TEAM Positions: Research Team Leader & Research Team MemberLocation: Quetico Provincial Park, Hwy 11, Atikokan, Ontario108 Saturn Ave, Atikokan, Ontario, P0T 1C0Length of Employment: 16 weeks; May 4 – August 23, 2026Application Deadline: March 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time(Send your cover letter and resume to jared.stachiw@ontario.ca)

Hiring research team Read More »

Quetico Foundation Announces Opening of 2026 Science Research Grant Applications

Foundation News, Science Research /

The Quetico Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2026 Science Research Grant, supporting scientific research conducted within Quetico Provincial Park. Up to $50,000 in total funding is available for projects that advance knowledge and conservation of this iconic wilderness area. Applications are due March 1, 2026, and successful recipients

Quetico Foundation Announces Opening of 2026 Science Research Grant Applications Read More »

Exploring the Depths: Mapping Lake Trout Habitat in Quetico Provincial Park

Biology Interns, Foundation News /

By: Raquel and Connor The Quetico Foundations’ biology team finished our deepest trip into the park yet, which required the depth mapping of several lakes including Keewatin, Williams, and Kawnipi. The purpose of this excursion was to determine what conditions lake trout could inhabit, by going to lakes confirmed with lake trout presence and collecting

Exploring the Depths: Mapping Lake Trout Habitat in Quetico Provincial Park Read More »

Quetico Foundation’s Team Completes Successful Invasive Species Monitoring Expedition

Biology Interns, Foundation News /

By: Connor and Raquel The Quetico Foundations’ biology team has just finished two backcountry trips into the northern regions of the park for surveillance of an invasive plankton-eating species called the spiny water flea (SWF). The purpose of these trips was to go to lakes that have no confirmed cases of SWF and use weighted

Quetico Foundation’s Team Completes Successful Invasive Species Monitoring Expedition Read More »

Exploring the Sounds of Quetico Our First Environmental Monitoring Expedition

Biology Interns, Foundation News /

By: Raquel and Connor The biology research team completed our first environmental monitoring trip this past week, deploying acoustic monitors on Pickerel Lake to identify bird populations in the area. The morning of our trip we got everything organized within the staff house for our departure. We were quickly picked up and relocated to Stanton

Exploring the Sounds of Quetico Our First Environmental Monitoring Expedition Read More »

Introducing the 2024 Quetico Foundation Research Field Team

Foundation News, Jobs /

By: Brian Jackson, Science Committee Chair, Quetico Foundation Each year, the Quetico Foundation contributes to increased understanding of Quetico Provincial Park’s ecosystem and improved park management by hiring a Research Field Team. This team works under the direction of the park biologist to collect biological data that contributes to the goal of protecting and improving

Introducing the 2024 Quetico Foundation Research Field Team Read More »

Positions Available – 2024 Research Field Team

Foundation News, Jobs, Local news, Park News /

This summer employment opportunity is funded by the Quetico Foundation through the Margery J. Warren bequest. The purpose of this position is to provide a student in the field sciences or related post-secondary program the opportunity to gain valuable experience. The Research Team Leader is part of a two-person research field team primarily responsible for

Positions Available – 2024 Research Field Team Read More »

Scroll to Top