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:Maier, Kris Licensed Year(s):
2010
Summary:
This is a community-driven collaborative project. The Gwichya RRC is the project manager. The community asked for this research to be completed and the GRRB and ENR are providing logistical and technical support. All hiring will be done in the community to maximize community involvement and benefits.
The goals of this study are to:
1) Collect baseline vegetation data in habitats around Travai...
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:Fortier, Martin Licensed Year(s):2013201220112010200920072006
2005
2004 Summary:
The main objective of this project is to start long-term marine observatories in order to study variability and change in the context of climate change in the coastal Canadian Arctic.
Field work for this project started in Fall 2004 when six observatories (instrument moorings) were deployed in the Mackenzie Shelf/Amundsen Gulf area. As part of this year’s expedition, the six moorings will be r...
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...