SDG 14: Life Below Water
Life Below Water – Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.
TRU researchers advance understanding of aquatic ecosystems and promote stewardship of water resources through science and education. Researchers within the Faculty of Science investigate how land use, invasive species and environmental factors affect freshwater and marine organisms, advancing scientific understanding of aquatic ecosystem dynamics.
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Water and Wastewater Technology programs
Certificate and diploma programs that train students to monitor water quality and ensure safety standards are met in communities.
Learn moreIndigenous water treatment training
More than two dozen Indigenous water and wastewater employees from 23 First Nations are working toward their diplomas in a customized TRU program.
Learn moreKamloops Centre for Water Quality (KCWQ)
KCWQ includes laboratories and classrooms through a TRU research and training partnership, supporting advanced water quality education.
Learn moreOnline water program for community support
TRU’s online trades offering helps students from regional First Nations train as water treatment operators to serve their home communities.
Learn moreSDG Accord
As an institutional signatory to the SDG Accord, TRU submits annual reports on our contributions toward the Sustainable Development Goals and shares evidence of our progress through events and actions on campus and in our community. These submissions are synthesized with others into a public progress report by the SDG Accord.
