215 record(s) found with the tag "wildlife" (multi-year projects are grouped):
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Alaskan Gas Producers Pipeline Team Environmental Studies for the Portion of the Proposed Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Route Within the Gwich'in Settlement Area.
Principal Investigator: Collard, Tod
Licensed Year(s): 2001
Summary: The proposed field research program within the Gwich'in Settlement Area will include the following general areas of study: (1) freshwater aquatics (freshwater fish and their habitats, water quality, hydrology); (2) terrestrial wildlife, including waterfowl; (3) vegetation and soils; (4) archaeology; and (5) noise. For all studies, access will be by helicopter, boat or on foot, as appropriate. Mo...


Preliminary Reconnaissance of Wildlife and Vegetation of the Proposed Sahyoue/Edacho National Historic Park, Edacho Portion, Great Bear Lake, NT
Principal Investigator: Moore, Steve M
Licensed Year(s): 2002 2001 2000
Summary: The research team (including Aboriginal members from Deline) will travel by boat from Deline to the Sahyoue/Edacho Peninsulas, and spend six days in the field collecting baseline information on wildlife and vegetation units. Twenty sites will be assessed and classified as to ecosystem type. For each site, vegetation and wildlife observations will be documented. Vegetation species present, plant ...


Studies of the environmental effects of disturbances in the subarctic (SEEDS)
Principal Investigator: Kershaw, G. Peter
Licensed Year(s): 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1990
Summary: The main study objective is to describe post-fire ecosystem responses in a subarctic forest. Access to the site will be along existing seismic lines from Tulita. Transport will involve helicopter, boat, ATV and foot. The research camp consists of tents on frames and on platforms and a food and equipment cache contained within a solar-powered electric shock fence (bear fence). Sleeping tents are o...


Identification and assessment of critical bull trout habitat in the Northwest Territories
Principal Investigator: Mochnacz, Neil
Licensed Year(s): 2001 2000
Summary: The proposed research intends to address bull trout management concerns in the Northwest Territories (NWT) from a habitat perspective. The project will study habitat requirements and availability for bull trout in the NWT focusing on appropriate habitat protection for oil and gas development in the region. Transportation to and from sampling sites will be provided by helicopter. Basic camping e...


Environmental Assessment for Exploratory Drilling Project
Principal Investigator: Johnstone, Robin
Licensed Year(s): 1999
Summary: The proposed field program is designed to provide information on fish habitat and wildlife in the area of three exploratory petroleum well sites and along their respective access routes in the Fort Liard/Nahanni Butte area. Researchers will travel to the well sites and along access routes sites by helicopter with survey work carried out by air, small boat and on foot. Fish habitat assessments, wa...


Assessment of Stream Crossings for Planned Improvements to the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road.
Principal Investigator: Johnstone, Robin
Licensed Year(s): 1999
Summary: The proposed field program is designed to provide site-specific information on stream crossings, for planned improvements to the Mackenzie Valley winter road route. Researchers will travel to the crossing sites by helicopter from the closest community. At each crossing location, habitat assessments, water quality samples and fish census techniques (outlined in the DFO fisheries research permit) m...


Sachs Harbour Benthic Communities.
Principal Investigator: Siferd, Tim
Licensed Year(s): 2000 1999
Summary: The objective of this study is to determine population size or growth rate and recruiment levels for clams and other benthic resources in Sachs Harbour, Blue Fox Harbour, and Sea Otter Harbour. Sampling for the project will be conducted from the vessel Tucho Mariner and an additional Coast Guard launch. Equipment/sampling devices for the project include an underwater camera system, QTC view sea...


Environmental Assessment for Proposed Oil and Gas Development Activities in the Tulita area, NWT.
Principal Investigator: Machtans, Hillary
Licensed Year(s): 1999
Summary: The purpose of this study is to collect information about a variety of ecosystems contained by or in close proximity to the potential well sites for a proposed natural gas development. Fisheries and water quality studies will involve a survey of fish habitat, and of the water quality of any water bodies in the proposed development area. Any fish collection will be outlined by Department of Fisher...


Chevron Ft. Liard Potential Routing Selection Program
Principal Investigator: Machtans, Hillary
Licensed Year(s): 1999
Summary: The purpose of this study is to collect information about a variety ecosystems crossed by or in close proximity to the potential routes for a proposed pipeline. Fisheries and water quality studies will involve a survey of fish habitat, and of the water quality of any water bodies allong the proposed routes. Any fish collection will be outlined by Department of Fisheries and Oceans research permits...


Local Caribou Ethologies in the Circumpolar Arctic
Principal Investigator: Anderson, David G
Licensed Year(s): 1998
Summary: The method of data collection will be participant observation of hunting and processing activities at camps established within the Gwich'in Settlement Area. The camps will be established by the Gwich'in Renewable Resource Committee and will involve several generations of Gwich'in hunters: elders, adults and youth. One research assistant will participate in setting up the camp and in the day-to-day...


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