Are old-growth forests worth more left standing? A report released today by ESSA, and led by Dr. Cedar Morton, suggests yes. The report presents findings that decision-makers and forest landscape planning tables can consider when attempting to balance conservation of non-timber ecosystems services and […]

We have some exciting news to share! Simon Fraser University has announced the 2025 honorary degree recipients and our Lead Scientist David Marmorek is on the list! Simon Fraser University’s honorary degree is the highest honour conferred by the university. The degrees are awarded to […]

ESSA led the publishing of a new research article titled “Updating inflow forecasts using empirical statistical matching for real-time prediction of daily net inflows to Okanagan Lake” in the Canadian Water Resources Journal. The authors of the study are Brian O. Ma (ESSA), Lars Uunila, […]

The short answer is yes. Climate-related disasters are on the rise in Canada, with climate change increasing the frequency and severity of natural hazards. Recent experience with ever-‘weirder’ weather across the country, has highlighted our lack of preparedness for future disasters. A new report titled […]

In October 2021, ESSA was one of the sponsors for the Invasive Species Research Conference, held by the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia. The conference connected invasive species researchers and practitioners to showcase research from across the Pacific Northwest, to help create links between […]

This is the question ESSA’s team, led by Dr. Cedar Morton, set out to answer in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation, the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative, and CBCL. We worked with two pilot communities, each with very different coastlines – the Town of Gibsons in […]