As part of a major investment announced by Genome Canada to strengthen biomonitoring efforts nationwide, Génome Québec is proud to support the BADAS project – Biodiversity: Assessing eDNA as an Aid to Surveillance, led by Valérie Langlois (INRS) and Hugo Asselin (UQAT).
This project uses environmental DNA (eDNA)—genetic material left behind by plants and animals in water, soil and air—to rapidly monitor biodiversity across Canadian ecosystems. This cutting-edge approach offers a non-invasive, efficient and scalable tool to detect species, track environmental changes and inform evidence-based environmental decision-making.
By working with eDNA end-users and field experts, BADAS aims to build the foundations for routine biodiversity assessments using eDNA in Québec and across Canada. The project will create a national vision for eDNA implementation, establish international field standards, develop resources for new users, and highlight community-led success stories from Inuit, First Nations, and municipalities to accelerate adoption of this transformative technology.
The project is part of the eDNA Surveillance Program, recently launched by Genome Canada. Read the full press release here.
