Principal Investigator:Pacholski, Laura J Licensed Year(s):
2020
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.4671.
The main objectives of the field work for 2020 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 collect...
Principal Investigator:Lawson, Nick Licensed Year(s):20122011
2010
20092008 Summary:
The objectives of this project are to characterize the baseline water and sediment quality within the Thor Lake area, and to characterize the baseline aquatic community through the collection of phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthic invertebrates.
Water, sediment and aquatic organisms will be collected from 20 stations within the Thor Lake area. Most stations will be accessed by ATV and/or bo...