NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Kanigan, Julian
Licensed Year(s): 2010 2009
Summary: The objective of this research is to investigate metals levels, particularly lead and zinc, and hydrocarbons in soils near the old CN rail bed to Pine Point mine, and Highway 5 to the Tamerlane R-190 advanced exploration site. Specific objectives are to 1) Determine levels of metals, particularly lead and zinc, and hydrocarbons on and adjacent to the old CN railbed; 2) Establish levels of metals, ...

Principal Investigator: Wen, Marc
Licensed Year(s): 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Summary: The main objectives of the field work to 2013, will be to determine if the EKATI mine is having an effect on the surrounding aquatic environment and air quality, and to provide baseline data for areas where mine development may occur in the future. In winter, water samples will be collected under ice using a 5L Niskin (a cylindrical PVC water sampler). During the week of spring freshet, hydrolo...

Principal Investigator: Simmons, Deborah L
Licensed Year(s): 2009
Summary: The objectives for year one of this three year program is to work with community members to scope out whether and how the community would like to be involved in research related to abandoned mines. Some topics for discussion will be: • Looking back on the Canada-Déline Uranium Table process and recommendations • Giving guidance about how new research can benefit the community and create new know...

Principal Investigator: Wiatzka, Gerd M
Licensed Year(s): 2009
Summary: The Rayrock Mine site has been previously remediated, but additional assessment work is proposed to ensure that the remedial efforts were effective, complete, and in good condition. INAC has contracted SENES to complete a Supplementary Site Assessment, the results of which will be used to determine if there are any residual risks associated with the site and identify options to mitigate those ris...

Principal Investigator: Winch, Susan
Licensed Year(s): 2009
Summary: The objective of this study is to conduct a site investigation of the Outpost Island Mine, to further determine current environmental and physical conditions. This will include the identification and quantification of environmental impacts in soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater, and the identification of any hazardous or non-hazardous materials left on site. The research team will b...

Principal Investigator: Scrimgeour, Garry J
Licensed Year(s): 2009 2008 2007
Summary: The researchers propose to address critical information gaps by embarking on a research project in the South Nahanni River Watershed. The objectives of the research are: 1) To quantify natural variability of benthic macroinvertebrate communities at reference sites un-impacted by human activity; 2) To determine whether mining activities degrade the health of streams in the South Nahanni Watershed...

Principal Investigator: Naeth, M. Anne
Licensed Year(s): 2017 2016 2015 2014 2009 2008 2005
Summary: The objectives of this research are to: 1. Native shrub establishment: Determine the effect of season of seeding/planting on shrub establishment and survival. 2. Effect of microtopography: Determine the effect of microsites (boulders, rocks, soil mounds and pockets) on plant emergence and establishment, as well as how they influence soil structure. 3. Effect of stockpiled topsoil: Investigate t...

Principal Investigator: Hoos, M.Sc. R.P.Bio, Rick
Licensed Year(s): 2012 2009 2002
Summary: The objectives of this research are to: (a) determine length, weight, and general condition of 100 Slimy Sculpin (Cottus cognatus) per site at three site locations in the Flat River: one location upstream of the CanTung mine site and at two locations downstream of the mine site. The research will also determine length, weight, and general condition of any other incidental fish catches. (b) de...

Principal Investigator: McCallum, Dee
Licensed Year(s): 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2002 2001 2000 1999
Summary: This license has been issued for the scientific research application #942. The objective of the environmental monitoring programs is to fulfill the requirements outlined under the Snap Lake Mine’s Land Use Permit, Water Licence, Environmental Agreement and Fisheries Authorization and to meet De Beers’ corporate commitments on the environment. The environmental monitoring program will cover a...

Principal Investigator: LeTourneau, Michele
Licensed Year(s): 2008 2006
Summary: The goals of this research camp are to provide the communities most affected by DDMI’s mining operation the ability to collect and apply traditional knowledge to assess water quality before, during and after mining operations. The specific goals include: 1) to review information on Diavik’s Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program, quality control, site sampling, and chain of custody issues; 2) Learn/r...