/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Donald Strathearn Rawson (1905-1961) recognized by the Government of Canada as a Person of National Historic Significance/ Français
SASKATOON, SK, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada will take part in a plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the national historic significance of Donald Strathearn Rawson (1905-1961).
One of the first professional limnologist in Canada, Rawson played a central role in establishing freshwater sciences in this country. His groundbreaking work laid the foundation for the morphoedaphic index, an important scientific tool to estimate fish productivity in inland waters.
Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.
The details are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 |
Time: Ceremony starts at 3 p.m. (CST) |
Location: Louis' Loft |
SOURCE Parks Canada
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and RSVP: Audra Norek, Cultural Resource Management Officer, Saskatchewan South Field Unit, Parks Canada, [email protected], Tel.: 306-740-8709
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