Contemporary channel characteristics and behaviour along the lower reaches of major tributaries of the Mackenzie River (from Norman Wells to the Mackenzie Delta)

Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Gwich'in Settlement Area, Sahtu Settlement Area

Tags: physical sciences, arctic rivers, geology, hydrology, morphology

Principal Investigator: Brooks, Greg (3)
Licence Number: 12367
Organization: Geological Survey of Canada
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1992
Issued: Jan 01, 1993
Project Team: one field assistant

Objective(s): To provide basic geomorphic information of the general river, river valley, and contemporary processes occurring along the lower 5-7 km of the following rivers: Carcajou, Mountain, Hume, Ramparts, Hare Indian, Ontaratue, Arctic Red and Peel Rivers. Specific areas of study include hydrology, valley and channel characteristics, lateral channel change, and interactions between the tributaries and the Mackenzie River.

Project Description: The research will provide basic information on the characteristics of the rivers and valleys that are major tributaries emptying into the Mackenzie River. The tributaries to be studied include the Carcajou, Mountain, Hume, Ramparts, Hare Indian, Ontaratue, Arctic Red and Peel Rivers. Little is known about the lower 5-7 km portion of these rivers. The information collected will include both aerial photographs as well as ground surveying.