I'm Cherie, an ecohydrology professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Saskatchewan. I am also affiliated with the Centre for Hydrology and the Global Institute of Water Security.

I lead the Beaver Ecohydrology Lab. Our research group explores the transformative potential of beavers as a natural agent of climate adaptation and ecosystem restoration. We aim to develop fundamental scientific insights that can inform and support beaver-based climate solutions and adaptive management practices. By combining field work, remote sensing, computer modeling, and occasional social science methods, we create innovative tools and frameworks that deepen our understanding of how beavers engineer ‘slow flow’ environments. We also examine how climate change and human activities may alter beaver behaviour and their ecosystem engineering abilities. Through our work, we aim to foster practical strategies for leveraging beavers in restoring ecosystems and mitigating climate impacts while minimizing negative impacts on infrastructure and land use. If you are interested in advancing sustainable climate solutions, ecosystem restoration, or ecohydrology, I invite you to connect with me about potential research opportunities or collaborations.