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Dale Wrubleski, PhD 
Research Scientist
Dale Wrubleski has been a research scientist with IWWR since 1999. His research interests are in wetland ecology, particularly with aquatic invertebrates and fish. Currently, he is involved in research projects in two important wetland ecosystems in Manitoba.
Delta Marsh is a large, 18,800 ha coastal wetland on the south shore of Lake Manitoba. A joint research project with the Delta Marsh Field Station and Manitoba Conservation is investigating anthropogenic influences on the marsh. This is a multifaceted project, looking at water quality, aquatic vegetation, waterbirds and fisheries of the marsh. Additional field experiments have been done to look at the impacts of an introduced fish species, common carp. This project is providing a more complete picture of the current condition of this once great wetland and will help inform future restoration efforts.
The Saskatchewan River Delta is the largest inland delta in North America. It consists of 9,550 km2 of shallow lakes, active and abandoned river channels, and wetlands. DUC has a significant infrastructure and wetland management investment in the delta and needs information to advance its management activities. This project is initially looking at the responses of water chemistry, aquatic vegetation, muskrats and waterbirds to experimental water level manipulations. Studies are being undertaken by graduate students from the University of Manitoba and Iowa State University.
Dale has a B.Sc. from the University of Regina, a M.Sc. in entomology from the University of Manitoba, and a Ph.D. in entomology from the University of Alberta. Dale holds a professional affiliate with the Delta Marsh Field Station, where he co-teaches a summer undergraduate course in wetland ecology.
Dale enjoys working closely with staff within Ducks Unlimited Canada and IWWR, along with researchers at other universities and organizations and the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people who are keenly interested in wetland ecosystems.
