Integrated Management Planning in the Husky Lakes Area of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.
Principal Investigator: Hoyt, Andrea J. (4)
Licence Number: 13204
Organization: Natural Resource Institute
Licensed Year(s): 2001 2000
Issued: Jun 05, 2001
Project Team: Hans Arends, Dr. Helen Fast, Thomas Henley, Dr. Kelly McKay

Objective(s): The objective of the study is to identify human use of the Husky Lakes and potential industrial activities in the area, and to describe residents concerns or expectations of development. The study will be done through individual and group interviews, using maps and semi-directed interviews. The data is being collected at the request of the Inuvialuit Land Administration and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, to facilitate future integrated management planning initiatives in the area.

Project Description: The research team will be based out of Tuktoyaktuk, and travel to Tuktoyaktuk from Inuvik will be by scheduled flight. No field camps will be used, and all transport in the field will be on foot or by boat. The study will be done through individual and group interviews, using maps and semi-directed interviews. Interviews will be taped, to facilitate data collection. Participation in the study is voluntary, and all participants will sign a consent form.