Principal Investigator:Fabijan, Michael F Licensed Year(s):
2004
2003 Summary:
This study will focus on collecting information from Inuvialuit elders and harvesters, both male and female. 20-25 members from each community will be interviewed. The area of concern will be the lease area (EL 420) and adjacent lands, including Pelly Is...
Principal Investigator:Tait, Matthew P. Licensed Year(s):
2003
Summary:
Oil and gas extraction in permafrost areas causes vertical surface displacements that have in the past caused serious environmental issues, such as massive subsidence and land slides. Methods of monitoring such vertical subsidence are accurate, but rely...
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...
Principal Investigator:Marsh, Philip Licensed Year(s):200520042003
2002
20012000199919981997199619951994199319921990 Summary:
The primary objective of this project is to develop improved understanding of the fluxes of water and energy in northern regions, and to develop improved computer models of these processes. The Trail Valley Creek site will be accessed by helicopter and s...