HISTORY

The Aquatic Toxicity Workshop (ATW) series began in 1974 when a group of toxicologists held a coordination meeting at the Freshwater Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Presentations were made by 23 representatives from federal, provincial, university and private sector groups that included an overview of their research activities and key personnel. This Workshop recognized the need for an annual meeting where current and emerging issues can be presented, and encourage open dialogue between the research sector and regulatory agencies.

The focus of the Workshops expanded from chemical lethality tests on fish and invertebrates to impacts by chemical, physical and biological agents on the integrity of aquatic ecosystems, and the need for proactive measures to protect this renewable resource. These Workshops are well attended by researchers and managers from the public, academic and the private sectors. Student participation is strongly encouraged through reduced registration cost, mentoring, and best student paper presentation awards.