Exploring Freshwater Mysteries: Science Beneath the Surface with Freya Rowland

Freya Rowland was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at CIGLR from 2018 to 2019, where she played an integral role on the harmful algal bloom (HAB) research team. During her time at CIGLR, Rowland collaborated closely with NOAA GLERL and University of Michigan scientists to explore the drivers of algal blooms and toxicity in western Lake Erie. Using high-quality monitoring data, she found that spring phosphorus loads are a weak predictor of algal biomass, revealing the need for more nuanced water quality management strategies.