| Principal Investigator: | Huebert, Ed (2) |
| Licence Number: | 14319 |
| Organization: | De Beers Canada Inc. |
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| Issued: | Apr 01, 2008 |
| Project Team: | P. Vecsei, A. Lahti, P. Smith, H. Machtans, E. Lem, C. Pullen, K. Gerein, J. Virgl, D. Panayi, B. Topp, L. Young, W. Purdy, M. Digel, A. Humphries, A. Boulanger, D. Flemming, D. Vokey, G. Seto, J. Crowe, K. Mindus, C. Wood, L. Carter, K. LeDrew, J. Bartlett, N. Doctor, F. Kotchilea, P. Mercredi, 4 X students, D. Bauman, J.R. Hall, Z. Kovats, P. Bedell, A. Bachteram, M. Ealey, C. Madland, C. Willms, K. DeVos, J. Galloway, A. op der Heijde, R. McLean |
Objective(s): To fulfill the requirements outlined under the Snap Lake Mine's Land Use Permit, Water License, Environmental Agreement and Fisheries Authorization, and to meet De BeersÆ corporate commitments on the environment.
Project Description: The objective of these environmental monitoring programs is to fulfill the requirements outlined under the Snap Lake Mine's Land Use Permit, Water License, Environmental Agreement and Fisheries Authorization, and to meet De Beers’ corporate commitments on the environment. Aquatics monitoring involves water and sediment quality, zooplankton, phytoplankton, benthic communities, fish, fish habitat and fish health as outlined under the June 2005 AEMP. The hydrology program monitors lake levels, stream flow, outflows, site runoff, and hydro-meteorological data using dataloggers and monitoring stations. The geochemistry component is part of the Acid Rock Drainage program, which monitors site runoff/seepage, reviews the placement of materials and identifies signs of acid generation. The North Pile monitoring program monitors stability and temperature of waste rock piles. Vegetation monitoring includes plots in test and control areas to determine composition and plant health, and the effect of reclamation on re-vegetation and soil properties. Air quality monitoring involves collection of meteorological data and measuring particulate matter and dustfall. Underground water quality and quantity will be monitored. Transportation includes truck, foot, helicopter, planes, snowmobiles, and boats. Results are summarized in annual reports. A plain language summary is submitted. Discussions are held with Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Tlicho Government, the North Slave Métis Alliance, and the Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation. Aboriginal Communities partake in the Snap Lake Working Group and the Snap Lake Environmental Monitoring Agency. Members of these communities have participated as field assistants. Fieldwork will be conducted from April 01 to December 31, 2008 at Snap Lake and the regional study area (33 km radius of camp): Snap Lake (63 39 9.5N, 110 59 39.4W), Northeast Lake (63 39 31.2N, 110 46 40.1W), King Lake Outlet (63 46 19.0N, 110 38 36.3W), Stream 27 (63 36 7.3N, 110 57 26.3W), and Esker (63 31 3N, 110 54 59W).
