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This 1996 wildlife baseline study for the proposed BHP Diamonds mine at Lac de Gras documents caribou migration patterns, carnivore denning sites, grizzly bear movements and habitat use, bird surveys, and small mammal inventory across the NWT claim block. The comprehensive report provides baseline environmental data collected to assess potential impacts of diamond mine development on northern wildlife.
This 1995 baseline bird survey report documents the distribution, abundance, and habitat use of 60 bird species (including 37 confirmed breeders) across the 1,900 km² NWT Diamonds Project study area around Lac de Gras. Nearly 19,000 birds were recorded during aerial and ground surveys from May to October 1995, with notable findings including over 10,000 geese during spring migration, 37 waterfowl breeding pairs, and 19 occupied raptor territories.
BHP Diamonds Inc. conducted a 1995 baseline ecological mapping study of the 190,000-hectare NWT Diamonds Project area near Lac de Gras, classifying 11 tundra ecosystem types and assessing their sensitivity to development impacts. The report provides integrated terrain and vegetation maps, wildlife habitat capability assessments for geese, caribou and grizzly bears, and evaluations of ecosystem vulnerability to vehicular traffic and air quality impacts.
An educational pamphlet describing 13 species of diurnal birds of prey found in the Northwest Territories, including their identification, distribution, natural history, breeding behavior, and population trends. The document discusses pesticide impacts, protection legislation, and NWT research programs monitoring raptor populations.