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Régions: Sahtu Settlement Area

étiquettes: physical sciences, water quality, aquatic ecosystems, fisheries assessment, environmental change

Description du projet: The Bosworth Creek Project was initiated when the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board received a request for information on fish stocks in the creek by a local resident. The resident expressed concern over the apparent lack of certain species that were present on Bosworth Creek prior to the damming of the creek. Recent restoration efforts have presented a unique opportunity for training local youth in scientific sampling techniques and recording methods, in tracking biological interactions and morphological changes that will likely occur over time, and in presenting data and conclusions through written reports and public presentations. During the course of this project, small bodied or juvenile fishes will primarily be investigated through the use of seine nets, dip nets and gee traps. Stream bottom samplers will be used to acquire benthic collections. Some tissue sampling will also be undertaken for use in heavy metal analyses. All sampling will be done in accordance with instructions from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and will comply with all accepted scientific collection and reporting standards. Annual written reports will be submitted to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board, Mackenzie Mountain School, Imperial Oil Resources - Norman Wells (ESSO), and other interested parties. Public presentations will be made at the annual board meetings of the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board. The study will be conducted from July 18 to December 31, 2006 at Bosworth Creek (65.32N 126.87W).