Principal Investigator:Donald, Derek Licensed Year(s):
2024
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5765.
The main objectives of the field work for 2023 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 colle...
Principal Investigator:Palmer, Mike Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5534.
The long-term objective of this research is to determine what processes control the recovery of the landscape near Yellowknife that was contaminated by stack emissions from the Giant Mine roaster, and how this recovery will be affected by climate change and unusual or severe weather events. One focus will be on how cl...