NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

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: Pawluk, Rick D
Licensed Year(s): 2007
Summary: The objective of the study is to collect Traditional Knowledge (TK) relevant to the Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP). AMEC Earth & Environmental will coordinate the research. The Liidlii K’ue First Nation has been contracted to document Traditional Knowledge, including interviewing TK holders. Local researchers will be hired to collect and analyze data. A local translator will be hired to translat...

Principal Investigator: Van Stempvoort, Dale R.
Licensed Year(s): 2005
Summary: The objectives of this study are to 1) address information gaps with respect to groundwater quality and quantity along the proposed pipeline corridor; 2)gather groundwater information along the corridor between Fort Simpson and Great Bear Lake; 3) examine remediation processes for, and results of, petroleum spills in the north; and 4) help the Department of Transportation investigate potential gro...

Principal Investigator: Povey, Andrew
Licensed Year(s): 2004 2003 2002
Summary: Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited, Aboriginal Pipeline Group, ConocoPhillips Canada (North) Limited, Shell Canada Limited, and ExxonMobil Canada Properties are continuing baseline studies begun in 2001 as part of the Mackenzie Gas Project. This por...

Principal Investigator: Povey, Andrew
Licensed Year(s): 2004 2003 2002
Summary: Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited, Aboriginal Pipeline Group, ConocoPhillips Canada (North) Limited, Shell Canada Limited, and ExxonMobil Canada Properties are continuing baseline studies begun in 2001 as part of the Mackenzie Gas Project. Local k...

Principal Investigator: Povey, Andrew
Licensed Year(s): 2004 2003 2002
Summary: The research team proposes to collect information about fish habitat features and use on watercourse crossings located within the tentative pipeline corridor in the Deh Cho Region. All aquatic studies will be conducted by three or four-person crews. Each crew will include a local researcher or community representative. Depending upon accessibility, sites will be accessed by helicopter and an i...