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Wendy Monk is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Management at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. Her research focuses on environmental flows, aquatic ecosystems, climate change impacts, and river management. She has contributed to studies on river temperature dynamics, sediment stress effects on invertebrates, and the implementation of environmental flow frameworks in Canada and globally. Her work integrates molecular techniques like DNA metabarcoding with traditional ecological methods to assess ecosystem health. Monk has collaborated on projects such as the Mactaquac Aquatic Ecosystem Study, addressing hydrological and climatological baselines for deltaic ecosystems. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to conservation and policy development.
Her studies span diverse ecosystems, including cold-region deltas like the Peace-Athabasca Delta and Atlantic coast rivers. Key themes include biodiversity monitoring, restoration ecology, and the effects of human activities on aquatic environments. Monk’s publications highlight innovative methods for assessing ecosystem responses to environmental change, with a focus on practical applications for resource management and climate adaptation strategies.
