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Nicolas Lapointe is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Biology at Carleton University and Senior Conservation Biologist – Freshwater Ecology at the Canadian Wildlife Federation. His work focuses on freshwater habitat conservation, species at risk, and aquatic connectivity. He holds a BSc in Environmental Science from Carleton University (2003), an MSc in Biology from the University of Windsor (2005), and a PhD in Fisheries Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (2010).
His research emphasizes freshwater connectivity restoration, fish passage remediation, and the application of science to environmental policy. Key projects include developing the Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database and analyzing the effectiveness of the Canadian Fisheries Act revisions. He investigates barriers to fish migration, species at risk recovery, and the impacts of human activities on aquatic ecosystems.
Recent publications address salmon migration dynamics, policy effectiveness, and invasive species management. His work bridges academic research with practical conservation solutions, particularly in hydropower mitigation and watershed planning. Lapointe collaborates with policymakers, industry, and Indigenous communities to advance sustainable freshwater management practices.
