Cornwall’s Jeff Ridal Featured in Canadian Geographic Magazine
December 15, 2025Cornwall Ontario – Dr. Jeff Ridal of the River Institute is featured in a 2-page article in a special edition of Canadian Geographic magazine.
The 82 page magazine is devoted to stories of the Great Lakes and St. Lawence Watershed. Dr. Ridal’s article can be found on pages 74 and 75.
“The article offers great exposure for the River Institute, and the important work that our staff are doing,” says Dr. Ridal. “It is an honour to be profiled to the audience of Canadian Geographic.”
Dr. Ridal is the Executive Director and Chief Research Scientist at the River Institute, a non-government organization that uses the St Lawrence River as its natural laboratory. The River Institute undertakes scientific work that contributes to a greater understanding of how large river ecosystems work. It utilizes Western scientific knowledge as well as the traditional knowledge of the nearby Mohawks of Akwesasne.
Founded in 1994, the River Institute conducts over 30 research and community education programs in any given year, and is currently expanding its offices with the addition of an eDNA lab.
About the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Watershed
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence watershed is a vast, interconnected system of rivers, lakes, and wetlands in North America that includes the five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River. It is the largest freshwater watershed in the world, containing over 20% of the Earth’s surface fresh water.
About Canadian Geographic
Published six times a year, Canadian Geographic is complemented by a highly engaging website and a dynamic supplement series, catering to a dedicated audience with a passion for great storytelling. Founded in 1930, Canadian Geographic is a publication of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
About the RCGS
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is dedicated to helping Canadians appreciate the value of geography in their understanding of Canada and its place in the world. Best known for publishing Canadian Geographic magazine, the Society also supports Canadian expeditions and provides grants and scholarships for geographical research.
The River Institute is one of many local success stories featured in the 2025 Year in Review report.
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