Donald Strathearn Rawson (1905-1961) recognized by the Government of Canada as a Person of National Historic Significance

March 6, 2023                       Saskatoon, Saskatchewan                  Parks Canada

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)
                         Media are asked to arrive at 2:45 p.m.               

Location:        Louis’ Loft
                         94 Campus Drive
                         University of Saskatchewan
                         Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
             
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Information and RSVP:  
Audra Norek
Cultural Resource Management Officer
Saskatchewan South Field Unit
Parks Canada      
audra.norek@pc.gc.ca
Tel.: 306-740-8709