Mereille James
BSc
My research focuses on analyzing how key hydraulic geometry variables, such as bankfull width, depth, velocity, change across the Black Creek River Basin. By examining these downstream patterns in an urbanized watershed, my work aims to improve the understanding of channel form and flow behaviour in response to environmental change and urban impacts.
This research supports better approaches to watershed management, flood mitigation, and urban stream restoration.
I am an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) at York University, focussing on hydrology and fluvial geomorphology. Originally from the Nature Island of Dominica, my upbringing deeply shaped my love for the environment and inspired my passion for watershed science. My current work focuses on understanding hydraulic geometry and flow dynamics in urban river systems.
Outside of research, I serve as a Senior Don in Residence Life, a Peer mentor and Science student ambassador, committed to fostering student leadership, community-building, and accessible environmental learning opportunities on campus. I am passionate about advancing applied watershed research that bridges environmental science, geospatial analysis, and urban watershed management.