Principal Investigator:Chen, Bing Licensed Year(s):
2024
2023 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5820.
The proposed project will evaluate the temporal and spatial distribution of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) in the water and sediment of Great Slave Lake and surrounding communities, landfills, drinking water, and industries to identify the source of PBDEs.
The concentration and distribution of PBDEs will b...
Principal Investigator:Donald, Derek Licensed Year(s):
2024
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5765.
The main objectives of the field work for 2023 will be (1) to determine if the Ekati Diamond Mine is having an effect on the surrounding aquatic environment, wildlife, and air quality; and (2) to provide baseline data for areas where mine development may occur in the future.
In winter, water samples will be colle...
Principal Investigator:Blowes, David W. Licensed Year(s):
2024
2023202220212020201920182017 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5780.
Objective:
1. Determine the magnitude and rate of release of arsenic and other toxic elements from the Giant Mine
tailings to groundwater.
2. Evaluate remediation alternatives for tailings management, including the effects of proposed engineered
covers.
3. Apply novel characterization techniques to understand th...
Principal Investigator:Blowes, David W. Licensed Year(s):
2024
202320222021 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5779.
The overall goals of the four projects proposed within Phase 1 are to:
1. Provide an enhanced understanding of the physical and geochemical properties of the roaster waste
2. Screen for potentially viable remediation alternatives that may warrant additional research (e.g., long-term laboratory experiments, pilot-s...
Principal Investigator:McLean, Sarah C Licensed Year(s):
2024
2023 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5766.
The goal of this project is to collect environmental monitoring of wildlife (incidental observations only), vegetation, air quality, hydrology and aquatics in the Snap Lake study area.
Methods used are outlined in the management and monitoring plans (aquatic effects monitoring program, water management plan [surve...
Principal Investigator:Brezenski, Jeff Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5636.
The purpose of the baseline program field studies is to: characterize existing conditions in the project vicinity and surrounding region to support project planning, permitting, and development of a proposed lithium mine.
One continuous air quality monitoring station will be installed to measure ambient concentratio...
Principal Investigator:Chetelat, John Licensed Year(s):2024
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5648.
The main objective of this project is to measure mercury in dragonfly larvae from a variety of aquatic ecosystems in the Yellowknife area. This information will be collected as part of a Canada-wide project to evaluate geographic and temporal patterns of mercury bioaccumulation.
The first priority will be to inve...
Principal Investigator:Rosabal, Maikel Licensed Year(s):
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5278.
The main goal is to generate a specific knowledge about the implications of metals bioaccumulated observed in the population of three species of fish (e.g., northern pike, lake whitefish, yellow perch) and invertebrates (H. azteca) inhabiting ecosystems located in this mining region. The specific objectives are: 1) to...
Principal Investigator:Kalinovich, Indra Licensed Year(s):
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5312.
The objective of this project is to address the data gaps at the Thompson-Lundmark Mine site. The data collected from the field program will be used to inform the future Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments in order to achieve appropriate remedial objectives for the site to satisfy the Federal Contaminated Sit...
Principal Investigator:Blowes, David W. Licensed Year(s):
2020
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.4769.
The objectives of this project are to provide critical insights into the potential long-term water quality impacts that may arise from waste-rock weathering; to develop scaling relationships to predict contaminant release, transport, and attenuation in the field; and to inform closure-cover design to mitigate the gene...