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Title:

Sensor Technologies for Augmented NWT Water Quality Monitoring

Agreement Number:

1041653

Agreement Value:

$374,997.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

Gaps in water quality monitoring include a need for real-time data or in many cases, near real-time data, as well as sensors that detect a variety of targets of concern. These gaps will be addressed by identification of the most critical issues through community engagement (on-going), and by adding capacity to NWT’s water quality monitoring program by testing various technologies that can augment data collection speed and broaden the number of targets and indicators that can be measured. Technologies to be explored include internet of things data transmission modules, either connected to existing systems (such as YSI sondes) or novel sensor systems (e.g., microbial fuel cells, portable spectroscopy). The Project will also prioritize knowledge transfer to communities, enabling local stewardship of aquatic ecosystems.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CA X1A 2L9

Reference Number:

172-2026-2027-Q1-1041653

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

107442691

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Legal Name:

Government of the Northwest Territories

Federal Riding Name:

Northwest Territories

Federal Riding Number:

61001

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:

541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences