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Environmental Agreement Annual Report 1997, Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, April 1998)
30 April 1998Report
BHP Diamonds Inc.'s 1997 Annual Report for the Ekati Diamond Mine documents construction progress, operational activities, and environmental compliance monitoring required under the Environmental Agreement and Water Licence N7L2-1616. The report covers facility construction, mine operations including Panda Pit development, water and sewage management, aquatic and wildlife monitoring programs, and fisheries mitigation studies for Canada's first diamond mine in the Northwest Territories.
Environmental Agreement Monitoring Water Quality
Nunavut General Monitoring Program (NGMP) Technical Workshop Final Report (GeoNorth Limited, April 1998)
21 April 1998Report
This is a final report on the Nunavut General Monitoring Program (NGMP) Technical Workshop held April 21-22, 1998 in Yellowknife. The workshop brought together representatives from government, Inuit organizations, and communities to develop monitoring frameworks across natural environment (terrestrial and aquatic), economic, and community wellness themes, proposing specific measurement tools and indicators for tracking environmental and social change in Nunavut.
Monitoring Traditional Knowledge Aquatics Water Quality Development Plans
Operating Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) Support Documents Volume II - Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, April 1998)
1998Report
EKATI Diamond Mine Operating Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) Support Documents Volume II (April 1998, Copy 17, BHP Diamonds Inc., Yellowknife). Contains Support Document H Wildlife Effects Monitoring Plan, Support Document I Quarry Management Plan, the Archaeological Management Plan (1998 subsurface sampling and surface-collection mitigation methodology, GPS-positioning of newly located sites for accurate relocation, proposed Misery road between Lakes survey and Misery camp areas with eastern extension to the Lupin winter road), and the Enviro-Test Labs Edmonton SCC/CAEAL Phenol-Water GC/MS Method 62 accreditation.
Wildlife Monitoring Caribou Habitat Assessment
Operating Environmental Management Plan, Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, April 1998)
1 April 1998Report
BHP Diamonds Inc.'s Operating Environmental Management Plan for the Ekati Diamond Mine, detailing comprehensive operational management procedures for mining, mineral processing, waste disposal, and environmental monitoring over the mine's operational life starting October 1998. The plan addresses air quality, wildlife management, aquatic life protection, waste management, reclamation, and compliance with Canadian and Northwest Territories environmental regulations and the Environmental Agreement.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Air Quality
Diamonds Update, Issue Number 5 (BHP Billiton, April 1998)
1 April 1998Report
BHP Diamonds Inc.'s April 1998 project update newsletter reports exceeding employment and business procurement targets for the construction phase of Canada's first diamond mine at Ekati, with 40% northern resident employment and 52% of purchases from northern businesses. The document includes project progress updates, staff profiles, safety achievements (one million hours without lost-time accidents), and operational details including mining activities in the Panda Pit and winter road logistics delivering over 75,000 tons of supplies.
Development Plans Monitoring Traditional Knowledge Wildlife Aquatics
Operating Environmental Management Plan, Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, April 1998)
1 April 1998Report
BHP Diamonds Inc.'s Operating Environmental Management Plan for the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories outlines comprehensive environmental protection and management strategies for the operational phase of the mine, covering air quality, water management, wildlife protection, waste management, reclamation, and monitoring programs aligned with regulatory requirements and the Environmental Agreement with Canadian and territorial governments.
Development Plans Air Quality Waste Rock
Wildlife Effects Monitoring Plan, Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, March 1998)
1 March 1998Report
This Wildlife Effects Monitoring Plan for BHP's Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories describes a risk-based monitoring framework for valued ecosystem components including caribou, grizzly bears, wolves, wolverines, upland breeding birds, loons, and raptors. The plan establishes null and alternate hypotheses, monitoring methodologies (aerial surveys, focal sampling, snow tracking, incident reporting), and measurement endpoints to assess mine impacts during exploration, construction, operation, decommissioning, and post-closure phases.
Wildlife Caribou Monitoring
New Parks North Newsletter, March 1998 (Parks Canada, March 1998)
1 March 1998Report
New Parks North is a March 1998 annual newsletter reporting on natural and cultural heritage conservation initiatives across northern Canada, including updates on national parks, territorial parks, historic sites, and wildlife areas established through land claim settlement processes and Aboriginal-government partnerships.
Traditional Knowledge Wildlife Regulatory Caribou
Environmental Agreement Annual Report Executive Summary, Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, 1998)
1 February 1998Report
BHP Diamonds Inc.'s 1998 Environmental Agreement Annual Report documents the first full year of operations at the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, detailing environmental management practices, monitoring results, and impact mitigation strategies across water quality, air emissions, waste management, wildlife, and community engagement.
Development Plans Monitoring Wildlife
Wildlife Monitoring Plan, Draft, Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, February 1998)
1 February 1998Report
This is a draft wildlife monitoring plan for BHP Diamonds' Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, developed using a risk-based process to assess potential impacts on valued ecosystem components (caribou, grizzly bears, wolves, wolverines, upland breeding birds, loons, and raptors) and establish monitoring strategies and impact hypotheses for all phases of mine development from exploration through post-closure.
Wildlife Caribou Monitoring
First Annual Report (Institute for Environmental Monitoring and Research, November 1996 to December 1997)
15 January 1998Report
First annual report (November 1996–December 1997) of the Institute for Environmental Monitoring and Research, established to oversee environmental effects of allied military low-level flight training from Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay over Labrador and northeastern Québec. The report details the Institute's governance structure, board membership (including Aboriginal representatives), scientific committees, research priorities, and initial activities including baseline studies on caribou, waterfowl, and osprey populations.
Environmental Agreement Monitoring Wildlife
Risk-Based Planning, Wildlife Monitoring and Mitigation Program (BHP Billiton, January 1998)
11 January 1998Presentation
Golder Associates presents a risk-based planning approach for wildlife monitoring and mitigation at the BHP Diamonds mine project to the Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency on January 11, 1998. The presentation outlines the risk assessment process (review, problem formulation, risk analysis, and risk characterization) and details stakeholder consultation activities conducted from November 1997 through planned workshops in February 1998.
Wildlife Monitoring Caribou Traditional Knowledge
Applying a Sustainability Model from the Porcupine Caribou Herd to the Bathurst Caribou Herd (Canadian Wildlife Service, 1998)
~1998Report
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Project concept submitted by Don Russell of the Canadian Wildlife Service proposing to apply sustainability models, co-management frameworks, and community-based monitoring programs developed for the Porcupine Caribou Herd to the Bathurst Caribou Herd, with the goal of improving decision-making tools for managers, communities, and policy makers regarding development impacts and climate change.
Caribou Wildlife Community-Based Monitoring
BHP Diamonds Facts, Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, 1998)
~1998Report
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BHP Diamonds Facts Issue #2 (1998) is a corporate information document describing the Ekati Diamond Mine, Canada's first diamond mine located 300 km northeast of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories. The document details the mine's ownership structure, regulatory approvals, infrastructure, operations, environmental measures, and workforce, covering mining methods, processing systems, power generation, camp facilities, and environmental protections including wildlife habitat management and water treatment.
Development Plans Exploration Regulatory Wildlife Traditional Knowledge
Wildlife Monitoring Program, Construction Phase, NWT Diamonds Project, Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, January 1998)
1 January 1998Report
This is the 1997 Wildlife Monitoring Program report for the Ekati Diamond Mine construction phase, prepared by Golder Associates for BHP Diamonds Inc. The report documents monitoring of caribou, carnivores (grizzly bears, wolves, foxes, wolverines), migratory and breeding birds, and habitat loss during the first year of mine construction, with results comparing mine and control sites to assess impacts of construction activities.
Wildlife Caribou Monitoring
Terra Borealis (No. 1): Traditional and Western Scientific Environmental Knowledge, Workshop Proceedings, Northwest River, Labrador (Institute for Environmental Monitoring and Research, 1998)
~1998Report
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Workshop proceedings from September 1997 in Northwest River, Labrador, examining the integration of traditional Aboriginal environmental knowledge and Western scientific knowledge. The document includes presentations and discussions from Indigenous leaders, scientists, and elders on knowledge systems, environmental stewardship, and ethical research practices relevant to environmental monitoring and resource management in northern Canada.
Traditional Knowledge Monitoring Wildlife Environmental Agreement
BHP Diamonds Facts, Ekati Diamond Mine Overview (BHP Billiton, 1998)
~1998Report
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BHP Diamonds Facts sheet (Issue #2, 1998) provides comprehensive overview of the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, covering its ownership structure, regulatory approvals, site infrastructure, mining operations, environmental management, and workforce. The document details the mine's construction progress, technical specifications for processing facilities, power systems, and environmental initiatives including wildlife habitat protection and traditional knowledge integration.
Development Plans Exploration Regulatory Water Quality
Terra Borealis: Traditional and Western Scientific Environmental Knowledge, Workshop Proceedings, Northwest River, Labrador (Institute for Environmental Monitoring and Research, 1998)
~1998Report
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Workshop proceedings from September 1997 in Northwest River, Labrador, organized by the Institute for Environmental Monitoring and Research to integrate traditional Aboriginal environmental knowledge with Western scientific approaches in environmental monitoring and research. The document includes presentations from Indigenous Elders and scientists on knowledge systems, resource management, and guidelines for incorporating both approaches in environmental research.
Traditional Knowledge Monitoring Wildlife Caribou Community-Based Monitoring
Terra Borealis No. 1, Traditional and Western Scientific Environmental Knowledge Workshop Proceedings (Institute for Environmental Monitoring and Research, 1998)
~1998Report
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Workshop proceedings documenting a September 1997 gathering in Northwest River, Labrador, convened by the Institute for Environmental Monitoring and Research to explore how traditional Aboriginal environmental knowledge and Western scientific knowledge can be integrated into environmental research and monitoring. The proceedings include presentations by Indigenous elders and scientists on knowledge systems, resource management practices, ethical research guidelines, and collaborative approaches to environmental stewardship.
Traditional Knowledge Monitoring Environmental Agreement Wildlife
Cumulative Effects Assessment Reference Binder, NWT CEAM Framework and Ekati/Lac de Gras Area (IEMA, 1998 to 2004)
1998–2004Report
Cumulative Effects Assessment (CEA) binder for the Ekati Diamond Mine area (2001-2002). Includes Francois Messier (University of Saskatchewan) for EMAB Cumulative Impacts and the Bathurst Caribou Herd report (proposed tools for assessing effects), Anne Gunn (GNWT RWED), Lorraine Seale, Environment Canada (Prairie and Northern Region) and Yellowknives Dene First Nation (Rachel Crapeau) participation, Workshop on Preliminary NWT Cumulative Effects Assessment and Management Framework (CEAMF) January 8-February 8 2001, and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency CEA Practitioners Guide (140-page state-of-the-art guide, English/French).
Monitoring Wildlife Caribou Regulatory Correspondence

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510 documents · Page 14 of 26