Summary of Research Activity
Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments were conducted at Camp Farewell to identify changes in site conditions since 2000, confirm the co-ordinates for onsite features, install a groundwater monitoring well and collect soil and water samples.
Bathymetric studies were performed in Shallow Bay and Kittigazuit Bay/Kugmallit Bay. Temporary water level monitoring stations were installed in the study areas for the duration of the bathymetry work where they collected water level and meteorological data.
Aquatic studies were completed in Kittigazuit Bay and in the Niglintgak development area. During these activities, hydrological, water quality and fish and fish habitat data were collected in Kittigazuit Bay and shoreline recession data was collected at Niglintgak.
Other biophysical investigations in the Niglintgak development area involved: identification of landforms, soils and permafrost; classification and mapping of vegetation (including rare plants); and collection of baseline information on wildlife.
A general site survey and heritage resource survey were also done for the Niglintgak development area.
Sediment sampling and sediment transport studies in Kittigazuit Bay were not conducted during the summer of 2006. Kittigazuit sediment sampling will be conducted as part of the Niglintgak 2006/2007 winter field program, for which permitting is underway. Timing for the postponed Kittigazuit sediment transport study has not yet been determined.
| Investigator: | Seligman, Ben |
| Affiliation: | Shell Canada Limited |
| Licence Number: | 14001 |
| Region(s): | Inuvialuit Setttlement Region |
| Location(s): | At locations within Shallow Bay, Kittigazuit Bay, and in and around Camp Farewell |
| Year of Research: | 2006 |