Principal Investigator:Wang, Baolin Licensed Year(s):2009
2008
20072006 Summary:
The objective of this study is to understand triggering of landslides and slope failure mechanisms in the Mackenzie Valley. This will enable better environmental impact assessments of infrastructure projects in the region.
This research involves detailed investigation of landslides. Soil samples will be taken by digging test pits in the active layer with hand tools. Most test pits will be loc...
Principal Investigator:Povey, Andrew Licensed Year(s):2005
2004
20032002 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):20052004
2003
2002 Summary:
The research team proposes to conduct studies of fish and fish habitat, hydrology, hydrogeology and water quality in the Gwich'in Settlement Area as part of the baseline studies for the Mackenzie Gas Project. These studies will complete the aquatic inve...
Principal Investigator:Kokelj, Steven V Licensed Year(s):2004
2003
20022001200020001999 Summary:
This study investigates the physical and chemical characteristics of permafrost in the Mackenzie Delta region. The thawing of ice-rich permafrost can result in subsidence or terrain instability. Determination of thaw-sensitive terrain is required to pla...