Principal Investigator:Dunfield, Peter F Licensed Year(s):
2013
Summary:
The objective of this work is to conduct a one day reconnaissance study of the Smoking Hills area. Mineral, rock, water and soil samples will be collected. Geochemical properties and microbial communities will be analysed in the laboratory in order to characterize any potential features unique to this site that would warrant future, more detailed research.
The site will be accessed by helicopt...
Principal Investigator:Reimer, Kenneth J. Licensed Year(s):
2012
Summary:
The objectives of this research is to: determine total arsenic and arsenic species in edible and non-edible mushrooms from contaminated and uncontaminated locations (mine properties and roadsides/parks); determine total arsenic and arsenic species in plants including Labrador tea, horsetails, buffaloberry, fireweed and berries (if available) from contaminated and uncontaminated locations (mine pro...
Principal Investigator:Widden, Paul Licensed Year(s):
1980
Summary:
To continue a long term study of the effects of spilled crude oil on microorganisms. Soil samples will be taken and test plots of oil spilled in previous years will be monitored....
Principal Investigator:Widden, Paul Licensed Year(s):
1979
Summary:
A continuation of the study of the effects of spilled crude oil on micro- organisms (e.g. fungi) in the soils of high arctic islands....