Investigating the seasonality of subarctic lakes in changing climate using satellite & field data
Objectives: This project aims to develop a novel method combining remote sensing, and field data to enhance our understanding of how changing ice cover conditions may influence the aquatic ecosystems in the North Slave region.
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Characterize seasonality of physical, biological and chemical lake properties
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Relate remote sensed data to field-based observations in order to evaluate seasonal changes and variability in lakes in the North Slave region near Yellowknife.
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Examine the relationships accomplished above on other lakes in the region with lack of field-based observations to test the applicability of the relationships across a broader range of lakes.
Project PI(s):
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Homa Kheyrollah Pour (PI)
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Micheal English (Co-PI, Wilfrid Laurier University)
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Mike Palmer (Co-PI, Aurora College, NWT)
Project Partner(s):
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Andrew Applejohn (GNWT Environment and Natural Resources)
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Bruce Hanna (GNWT Environment and Natural Resources)
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Cat Fauvelle (Conservation Planner, North Slave Métis Alliance)
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Ryan Fequet (Wek’eezhii Land and Water Board)
Funding: Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (CIMP)
Period: 2020/09 to 2023/04
