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Cold Regions Hydrology

Improving our understanding of cold region hydrology forms the core of the Group’s mission. Funded primarily through the NSERC Discovery and Northern Supplement Program and many other sources through the years, this work explores how hydrological, biogeochemical and land surface processes are affected by a rapidly changing climate and physical environment in the mountainous watersheds of Yukon Territory, Canada. The Group has has a formal partnership with Yukon Environment, Water Resources Branch, to tackle shared interests in water across the Territory. Dr. Carey directs research at the Wolf Creek Research Basin and Tombstone Waters Observatory. 

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Global Water Futures

Global Water Futures is the largest university led water program in the world. Funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, this program brings together four universities and numerous other researchers to position Canada as the .leader in water solutions for cold regions. 

Dr. Carey serves on the Strategic Management Committee of the GWF program, leads the Mountain Water Futures project and participates in several other exciting projects. 

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Ecosystem Reclamation

Since 2003, Dr Carey and his team have been exploring the ecohydrological response of post oil sands mining landscapes in the Fort McMurray region. There are a wide variety of landform construction practices, resulting in uplands, wetland and pit lakes.  The broad goal of the group’s research is to work with industry to understand the hydrology of these systems and provide guidance as to the best practices to ensure reclamation success.