Principal Investigator:O'Keefe, Harry Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5422.
The main objectives of the field work for 2023 will be to determine if the Ekati Diamond Mine is having an effect on the surrounding aquatic environment, wildlife, and air quality; and to provide baseline data for areas where mine development may occur in the future.
In winter, water samples will be collected unde...
Principal Investigator:Schryer, Rick P. Licensed Year(s):202120202019201820172016201520142012201120102009200820072006200520042002
2001
20001999 Summary:
The environmental study will examine air, water, wildlife resources and traditional knowledge. All transportation will be by foot, helicopter and boat. To examine the aquatic environment of Snap Lake, water samples will be taken, a snow course survey will be done and stream flow measurements will be taken. The vegetation study will include a literature review of plant distributions and a field i...