Euan Reavie Ph.D.

Profile Euan Reavie
Professional Title
Sr. Research Associate

Dr. Reavie is a Senior Research Associate. Euan and his research team pursue research in applied aquatic studies on freshwater ecosystems, evaluating water quality issues. Routine work focuses on the use of algae as indicators of environmental changes. Their laboratory is fully equipped for research on biological and chemical indicators of water quality, and paleolimnology, the study of environmental trends through the analysis of sediment profiles. Techniques include high-resolution microscopy, digital imaging, laboratory processing and field sampling.

Recent Studies

  • Development of environmental quality indicators in the Great Lakes using algal communities;
  • Tracking long–term pollution trends using fossil remains in sedimentary profiles from northern Minnesota;
  • Assessing the efficacy of potential ballast water treatments intended to prevent non–native species introductions to the Great Lakes; and,
  • Long–term monitoring of Great Lakes phytoplankton responses to stressors, including nutrient enrichment and climate change.

Education

  • Postdoctoral, Geology, University of Toronto, 1998 - 2000
  • Ph.D., Biology, Queen's University, 1994 – 1997
  • M.S., Biology, Queen's University, 1992 – 1994
  • B.S., Biology, Queen's University, 1988 – 1992

Resources

Publications

NRRI News Articles

A man stands on a short ladder with lake in background looking at long verticle tube

Lake sediment sampling reveals historical air quality on Iron Range

Cloudy sky lake shore and forest to right.

Triennial 700-page document provides regular updates about changes and impacts to the lakes’ ecosystems.

Woman stands at far end of large boat with Lake Guardian printed in large letters on the bow.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $3 million to NRRI in June to fund monitoring of the bottom of the food chain in the Great Lakes.