Principal Investigator:Wilcockson, John B Licensed Year(s):
2014
2013 Summary:
To collect baseline aquatic data in advance of the development of the Prairie Creek Mine. The study will be part of the Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (AEMP) and will satisfy the requirements of the federal Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM).
The description below is a summary of the planned methodology. Most work will be carried out on Prairie Creek; however, sampling will also be con...
Principal Investigator:Kramer, Tara Licensed Year(s):
2013
Summary:
The primary objective of this research program is to collect baseline data on:
1) water chemistry, limnologic profiles, sediments, plankton, benthic invertebrates and aquatic habitat; and,
2) fish presence and collection of fish tissue for metal analysis.
Aquatics:
The Aquatics field program will be conducted in the spring of 2013. During the field program, the following samples will be coll...
Principal Investigator:Sibbald, Carey Licensed Year(s):
2012
2011201020092008 Summary:
The objective of the 2012 Aquatics program is to continue baseline data collection to further characterize the baseline water and sediment quality and aquatic communities at specific lakes within the Thor Lake area and Avalon's Thor Lake Rare Earth Elements Project footprint.
Water, sediment and aquatic organisms will be collected at up to 11 stations (10 lakes) within the Thor Lake area. Most ...
Principal Investigator:Robb, Tonia L Licensed Year(s):2013
2012
201120102009200820072006200520042003 Summary:
The main objectives of the field work for 2009 to 2013 will be to determine if the EKATI mine is having an effect on the surrounding aquatic environment and air quality to provide baseline data for areas where mine development may occur in the future.
In winter, water samples will be collected under ice using a 5L Niskin (a cylindrical PVC water sampler).
During the week of spring freshet, ...
Principal Investigator:Schryer, Rick P. Licensed Year(s):
2006
Summary:
Sampling of water, sediment, benthic invertebrates, fish inventories, and fish habitat mapping will be done. Water will be collected for chemical analysis, and limnology measurements taken. Sediment will be collected for chemical analysis and particle size analysis. Benthic invertebrates will be collected for taxonomic identification. Fish species, presence and relative abundance will be determine...
Principal Investigator:Pattenden, Rick Licensed Year(s):
1996
Summary:
The field program will be conducted during three sampling periods (spring, summer and fall). Lakes and streams in the immediate vicinity of the potential mine site will be examined. Sampling techniques will include angling, snorkeling, backpack electrofishing, beach seining, minnow traps and gill netting for fish. Plankton nets and eckman dredges will be used to collect plankton and benthic mac...