HECKY, Robert E. - Biology Department, University of Waterloo

Long Citation (for publication and press release)
Robert Hecky is world-renowned for his work on African great lakes and northern reservoirs. For over thirty years, he has led international groups investigating the hydrology, chemistry, biology and paleoecology of these ecosystems, including the effects of land-use change, nutrient dynamics, alien species, human population growth, climate change and mercury pollution. His research has led to the development of an excellent research laboratory in Uganda, and to the understanding of how climate, land-use and air quality have affected the great lakes of east Africa. His comparative studies have also greatly increased our understanding of the environmental impacts of northern reservoirs.

Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony)
Robert Hecky is world-renowned for his work on African great lakes and northern reservoirs. For over thirty years he has led international groups investigating the hydrology, chemistry, biology and paleoecology of these ecosystems. His research has led to the development of an excellent research laboratory in Uganda, and to the understanding of how climate, land-use and air quality have affected the great lakes of east Africa.