Principal Investigator:Moore, Kristin M Licensed Year(s):
2012
20092003 Summary:
The primary objective of the 2012 program is to obtain feedback from community members relating to
Lac de Gras lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) taste, texture, general condition and health. A secondary objective is to meet requirements set out in the Fisheries Authorization for Works or Undertaking Affecting Fish Habitat.
Fish collection will primarily be conducted using nets set out on...
Principal Investigator:Harris, Katherine M. Licensed Year(s):
2012
2010 Summary:
The objective of this study is to examine the health of two small-bodied fish species (Slimy Sculpin and Ninespine Stickleback) exposed to treated effluent from Giant Mine. Data collected during this study will be assessed to determine if there are treated effluent related effects. The study will be conducted within the exposure areas (Baker Creek and Yellowknife Bay) and the reference areas (Yell...
Principal Investigator:Wytrychowski, Scott I Licensed Year(s):
2006
Summary:
Diavik Diamond Mine requires construction of a system of water retention dikes in Lac de Gras to facilitate open-pit mining under dry conditions. The water retention dikes will result in a loss of fish habitat within the footprint of each dike. Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. (DDMI) has received authorization to construct the dikes in Lac de Gras. As a condition of the project’s authorization, Diavik pl...
Principal Investigator:McCullum, John Licensed Year(s):
2005
Summary:
The purpose of this study is for the communities most affected by the mining operation of Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. (DDMI) to be able to collect and apply traditional knowledge to assess southern caribou migration, water quality and the quality of Lac de Gras fish before, during, and after mining operations.
A Helicopter, float planes, and boats will be used to transport equipment and individ...
Principal Investigator:MacNeill, Scott W Licensed Year(s):
2003
Summary:
This 5-day sampling program will involve fisheries, aquatic, and vegetation studies at/in the vicinity of the abandoned Port Radium Mine site. Concentrations of five biologically significant metals (antimony, arsenic, lead, nickel and zinc) will be dete...
Principal Investigator:Reed, Shawna Licensed Year(s):
1995
Summary:
The researchers will be utilizing the following techniques for assessing aquatic biota and fish habitat utilization: gillnetting (various sizes and meshes), trapnetting (mark-recapture program), minnow-trapping and electroshocking (backpack model). A select number of fish will also be retained for aging (using otoliths), tissue metals concentration and diet analysis....