Resource Name |
Ecosystem changes related to permafrost thaw |
Unique File Number |
46 |
Information Type |
Applied Research |
Surface Water |
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Aquatic Ecosystem |
A |
Groundwater |
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Groundwater & Surface Water |
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Management for Natural & Industrial Hazards |
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Strengths |
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Limitations |
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Challenges |
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Outstanding Research Questions |
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Outstanding Research Questions |
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Information Subtype |
aquatic ecosystems |
Organization |
Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas |
Resource Name |
Ecosystem changes related to permafrost thaw |
Resource Purpose |
To identify ecosystem change related to permafrost thaw using aerial photographs over the past 50 years |
Type of Information |
Information on permafrost thaw, information on ecosystem change, mapping |
How does this help decision making? |
permafrost thaw impacts infrastructure development (roads and pipelines), wetlands, water availability, caribou migration routes and more. A step towards mapping areas of permafrost and from that forecasting future change |
Program Status |
Research underway |
NE Coverage |
Specific to NE BC |
Drinking Water |
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Ecosystem |
Y |
Fish |
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Groundwater |
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Public Safety |
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SW Quality |
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SW Quantity |
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Link |
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Text Query |
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Google Earth |
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iMap Path Link |
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Spatial Metadata |
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Map |
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Contact Email |
[email protected] |