Patricia Chow-Fraser

Patricia Chow-Fraser is a Professor in the Department of Biology at McMaster University, specializing in ecology, conservation, and restoration of aquatic ecosystems in the Laurentian Great Lakes region. Her research develops tools to monitor human impacts on wetlands and streams using remote sensing and interdisciplinary approaches.

• Research Focus: Aquatic ecosystem health, freshwater turtle conservation, invasive species management, climate change adaptation
• Key Collaborations: Indigenous communities, citizen science initiatives, environmental agencies

Her work integrates ecological indicators (fish, plants, water quality) with community engagement, emphasizing phosphorus runoff bioassays for farmers and wetland resilience modeling. Recent publications analyze Blanding's turtle behavior, water scarcity in the Great Lakes, and reconciliation through co-created water research.