Effects of Athabasca and Slave River Sediments affected by oil sands operations on embryonic fish
chercheur principal: Jones, Paul D (4)
Nᵒ de permis: 15218
Organisation: University of Saskatchewan
Année(s) de permis: 2013 2012 2011
Délivré: mars 14, 2013
Équipe de projet: Allison Hill, Brett Tendler, Markus Hecker

Objectif(s): To quantify the effects of exposure of embryonic fish to contaminants released from oilsands operations that may be present in the sediments.

Description du projet: The research team will quantify the effects of exposure of embryonic fish to contaminants released from oilsands operations that may be present in the sediments. The research team will drill a hole in the ice, no more than 12 inches in diameter, and use sediment collection equipment to collect a few centimeters of sediment from the river bed. Local communities will have an opportunity to assist with logistics and sediment coring. The research team will talk to Kevin Smith and Sarah Rosolen of Aurora College about student involvement in the sampling. The results of this project will be communicated by a final report to communities and via ongoing collaboration with the Slave Delta and River Partnership (SDRP). Raw data and reports will also be provided to the Aurora Research Institute and the Government of the NWT. The fieldwork for this study will be conducted from March 7, 2013 to March 15, 2013.