NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Uren, Shane
Licensed Year(s): 2004
Summary: The Expansion Project proposes to supply power to the Snap Lake, Gahcho Kue, Diavik and EKATI mine sites by expanding the existing infrastructure at the facilities on the Taltson River at Twin Gorges and at Nonacho Lake. Studies characterizing baseline e...

Principal Investigator: Durham, J. Wyatt
Licensed Year(s): 1995 1990
Summary: The researchers will collect specimens of fossil molluscs exposed in critical areas. This involves simply breaking rocks loose from their location. No excavation deeper than 1 foot is contemplated. Localities will be marked on topographic maps and measurements of sections exposed in river banks will be made. Analysis will be completed in California. Significant specimens will be returned to t...

Principal Investigator: Henry, Gregory
Licensed Year(s): 1991 1990
Summary: In association with the Hunters and Trappers Association in Sanikiluaq, the Researchers will assess the extent and productivity of the range on the Belchers to estimate how many reindeer can be supported before they begin to damage the habitat....

Principal Investigator: Scotter, George
Licensed Year(s): 1990
Summary: The Researcher and team will carry out this survey at the request of the community of Paulatuk. They will summarize the existing knowledge of the natural resources of the Bluenose Lake Region. A total of about 20 stops will be made to examine the vegetation, soil, wildlife and physiogeography and to collect plant and soil samples....

Principal Investigator: Butler, R.W.
Licensed Year(s): 1985
Summary: To travel on foot along the Canol Road and incorporate examinations and descriptions of local plant and wildlife species, geomorphological and geological phenomenon and historical data into one report....

Principal Investigator: McLean, Garry
Licensed Year(s): 1984
Summary: A study to gather data for maps to provide an information base to facilitate comprehensive regional planning and application of the Territorial Land Use Regulations. Field program involves collection and verification of data on wildlife resources; fish resources; native land use; ecological land classification; coastal evaluation and a variety of socio-economic and cultural aspects....

Principal Investigator: Scotter, G.W.
Licensed Year(s): 1980
Summary: 1. To describe the geology, physical geography, flora, fauna and human history of the area; 2. To map and classify vegetation types and ecological units of the study area; 3. To identify outstanding features and areas that might be critical to the management of the study area; 4. To identify and propose boundaries for a preserve that might be recommended....

Principal Investigator: McLean, Garry
Licensed Year(s): 1979
Summary: Reconnaissance flying out of short (2 to 3 week) camps to gather information to be placed on the Land Use Maps. The information will include references to wildlife, fish resources, native land use, recreation evaluation, and other socio-economic and cultural data....

Principal Investigator: King, Lorenz
Licensed Year(s): 1978
Summary: Establishment of meterorology station at their base camp. Geodetic surveying of slopes, push moraines and raised beaches; mapping of same. Hammer seismic measurments, ground and rock temperature measurements, digging for radiocarbon and palynological samples in raised beaches and moraines, mapping of old Eskimo sites and general observations of plants and wildlife....

Principal Investigator: Van Eyk, Dorothy
Licensed Year(s): 1976
Summary: Classification and mapping of plant communities and determination of the utilization of these habitats by birds and mammals....