Principal Investigator:Liu, William X Licensed Year(s):2024
2023
2022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5393.
The objective of the proposed studies is to implement the approved environmental monitoring and management plans to monitor any potential environmental effects from the mining activities at the Gahcho Kue Mine.
The proposed studies will include the collection of air quality, geochemistry, hydrology, water and sedi...
Principal Investigator:Pacholski, Laura J Licensed Year(s):
2021
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.4886.
The main objectives of the field work for 2021 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:Miller, Matthew Licensed Year(s):
2019
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.4565.
The objective of this project is to conduct Aquatic Effects Monitoring. This will include three parts:
1) Riparian Habitat and Fish Usage Assessment. This is a study to monitor the trends and fluctuations of the aquatic environment along the riparian zones within the Taltson River from Nonacho Lake to Twin Gorges ...
Principal Investigator:Huot, Yannick Licensed Year(s):
2019
Summary:
The objective of this project is to evaluate and compare complex and abundant lake ecosystems. This will be addressed through answering these 4 core questions:
1. Where, by how much and why Canadian lakes have changed during the last centuries?
2. How do taxonomic, molecular and biochemical features of planktonic, benthic and microbial communities change with lake alteration and which ones can...
Principal Investigator:Pisaric, Michael FJ Licensed Year(s):2019
2018
20172016 Summary:
The objectives of this research are to examine the frequency and severity of past wildfire and drought (drought-like) conditions in the southern Northwest Territories. Specifically, the research team will examine the following questions: 1) how frequent and severe have fires been in the past; 2) are fires becoming more frequent/severe due to the impacts of climate change; 3) what impact does wildf...