Principal Investigator:Pisaric, Michael FJ Licensed Year(s):201820172016201520142013201220112010
2009
Summary:
This licence is being issued for the scientific research application No.1005.
Climate change and industrial contaminants are two principal concerns for Arctic residents. The objectives of this research are to examine the impacts of climate and environmental change on freshwater ecosystems in the Inuvik region across a variety of spatial and temporal scales. Specifically, the researchers are e...
Principal Investigator:Guthrie, Glen H Licensed Year(s):20112010200920082007
2006
Summary:
The Bosworth Creek Project was initiated when the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board received a request for information on fish stocks in the creek by a local resident. The resident expressed concern over the apparent lack of certain species that were present on Bosworth Creek prior to the damming of the creek. Recent restoration efforts have presented a unique opportunity for training local youth in...
Principal Investigator:Nixon, Frederick M Licensed Year(s):20082007
2006
2005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990 Summary:
The active layer, overlying the permafrost layer, is the surface earth material that thaws and re-freezes each year. Active layer thickness and character can influence hunting, fishing, forestry, gardening, transportation and construction. Changes in the active layer can contribute to landslides which may damage structures, hamper transportation, affect water quality, and influence surface and sub...
Principal Investigator:Douglas, Marianne Licensed Year(s):
2002
20001999 Summary:
The overall goal of the research is to more fully understand the present-day water quality of arctic lakes and ponds, and to attempt to determine if the water quality of these sites are changing as a result of, for example, recent climatic change or othe...