Principal Investigator:Vieira, Gonçalo Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5639.
The goal of this research project is to better understand the characteristics of various different lakes, how their characteristics vary, as well as their potential relation to permafrost thaw events in the recent or distant past. The frequency of occurrence across space and time as well as the variability of: 1) opt...
Principal Investigator:Insley, Stephen Licensed Year(s):2024
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5559.
The main objective is to assess and mitigate the impacts of increased shipping and sea-ice loss on marine mammals in the eastern Beaufort Sea. The primary method used in the completion of this objective will be passive acoustic monitoring of the western entrances to the Northwest Passage shipping route, particularly t...
Principal Investigator:Giang, Amanda Licensed Year(s):2024
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5518.
The objectives of this project are to develop and apply a computer model of mercury bioaccumulation in the Beaufort Sea Shelf food web; to estimate the effects of selected environmental changes on historical Beaufort Sea beluga MeHg concentrations from (1970-2010s); and, to investigate potential future trajectories of...
Principal Investigator:Lantz, Trevor C. Licensed Year(s):2024
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5594.
The main goal is to use remote sensing (Landsat, QuickBird, InSAR, Airphotos, and Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS)) to document regional landscape change (tundra fire, infrastructure, saline flooding, slumps, subsidence, vegetation change, lake drainage / expansion, etc.). 2) Use field sampling and monitoring t...
Principal Investigator:Thienpont, Joshua Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5573.
To understand how landscape changes caused by climate warming are impacting aquatic ecosystems, particularly lakes and streams. These disturbances focus primarily on permafrost thaw, in the form of thaw slumps and landslides. The understanding derived will allow better understanding of how water quality and aquatic ha...
Principal Investigator:Overduin, Pier Paul Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5561.
Through ERT and PS methods, the extent and depth will be mapped to the top of ice-bearing permafrost (IBP) offshore of Tuktoyaktuk Island. On land, ERT surveys will also reveal information on permafrost characteristics like ice content, but offshore, tools can only reliably map the thickness of the unfrozen body (tali...
Principal Investigator:Baltzer, Jennifer L Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5568.
The primary objective of this project is to link long-term records of ground temperature and permafrost conditions with changes in landcover and water quality of adjacent ponds and lakes. In other words, how thawing permafrost alters terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem properties.
Along the Mackenzie Valley corridor...
Principal Investigator:Baltzer, Jennifer L Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5567.
This project has two primary objectives:
1) To investigate the differences in shrub productivity traits between undisturbed and disturbed tundra sites to better understand the impact of shrub expansion and disturbance on ecosystem function.
2) To investigate the impact of shrub productivity trait differences on deco...
Principal Investigator:Riva, Mylene Licensed Year(s):2024
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5341.
The expected value of this project is to respond to a community-identified need in the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk to better understand the social, cultural, and economic impacts of climate change in the community. Gathering information on community values, priorities and needs is necessary to inform appropriate climate cha...
Principal Investigator:Alvarez, Alejandro Licensed Year(s):2024
2023
2022 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5420.
The objectives of this study are to: 1) evaluate the geologic setting including geochemistry, and dating of sediments to establish a regional history of the area; 2) investigate the geologic setting of multiple buried, massive ice bodies; and 3) develop a geologic and hazards map along the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highwa...