Principal Investigator:Hawkins, Jim R. Licensed Year(s):
2007
Summary:
Several biophysical and engineering studies on the feasibility of a pipeline in the Mackenzie Valley have been conducted, and will continue in 2007. Local knowledge, scientific research, and existing technical information are being used to develop a knowledge base for environmental protection plans, engineering design and regulatory processes.
Route and site reconnaissance will be carried out ...
Principal Investigator:Smith, Sharon S Licensed Year(s):
2006
Summary:
The Geological Survey of Canada maintains a network of active layer and permafrost temperature monitoring sites in the Mackenzie region in order to document the response of permafrost conditions to climate change. Gaps exist in the network in the permafrost zones north of Norman Wells, the Mackenzie Delta region, and on shorelines and coastlines. Enhancement of the network is essential to provide ...
Principal Investigator:Povey, Andrew Licensed Year(s):
2003
Summary:
Noise monitoring will be conducted at select potential locations for facilities, infrastructure and granular resources in the Deh Cho Region where there is the potential for noise affecting people and wildlife during the construction and operations of th...
Principal Investigator:Povey, Andrew Licensed Year(s):20042003
2002
Summary:
Route and site selection flights will be used to: (1) determine the location for a potential natural gas pipeline route and associated developments through the Deh Cho Region; (2) visually inspect and confirm land forms and geotechnical features; (3) identify land features that may be important to the location or construction of a potential gas pipeline; and (4) determine the locations for poten...