- Role
- Finalist
- Region
- Quinte
- Pronouns
- she/her/hers, they/them/theirs
Catriona Currie
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Project
Beneath Stoco: An investigation into the management of Eurasian milfoil
Project #7319
Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) has been taking over Ontario’s lakes and it is difficult to remove. Benthic mats are a way to block sunlight from reaching plants and is an effective way of eliminating Eurasian watermilfoil. I tested three materials to see which would be the most effective in killing Eurasian milfoil in Stoco Lake. In order to measure the effectiveness of the materials, I measured the oxygen levels beneath the mats. Each material was effective, each with a unique strength. The tarp was the quickest, burlap the most reliable and compost bags reached the lowest value. These results can make invasive species management more accessible in terms of cost and information.
- Challenge
- Environment and Climate Change
- Category
- Senior
- Type
- Discovery