Identifying Research Priorities to Refine the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study (WKSS) Research Framework, Final Report (GeoNorth & Axys Environmental, March 1997)
This final report documents the West Kitikmeot Slave Study's research framework refinement process, identifying priority research questions to assess cumulative environmental and socioeconomic effects of mineral development in the region through workshops and consultation with multiple stakeholders.
- Date
- Document type
- Report
- Parties
- GeoNorth Ltd., Axys Environmental Consulting Ltd., West Kitikmeot Slave Study (WKSS), WKSS Partners, BHP Diamonds Inc., Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (DIAND), Dogrib Treaty 11 Council, Metis Nation - NWT, Northern Environmental Coalition, Federal Government agencies, Government of NWT
- Locations
- West Kitikmeot/Slave Region, Northwest Territories, Trappers Lake, Yellowknife, Slave Geological Province, Bathurst herd range, Izok Lake, Ekati Diamond Mine area
- Parameters
- cumulative effects assessment, valued environmental components (VECs), valued socioeconomic components (VSCs), water quality, caribou abundance and migration, grizzly bear populations, fish contamination, habitat loss and fragmentation, wildlife mortality, traditional economy, human health, air quality, permafrost, surface drainage, contaminants in food chain, harvesting patterns, cultural and heritage sites
- Pages
- 89
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