Grants and Contributions:
Title:
IMPACT OF MINING ON SURROUNDING ECOSYSTEMS
Agreement Number:
GC-130383S
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 14, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The objective of this project is to determine the footprint of mines beyond the immediate developed zone in boreal ecosystems, using various properties of vegetation, soil, water and sediment from streams as indicators.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
Standardised protocol, GPS coordinates of plots established and report presenting preliminary results
Location:
ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec, CA J9X 5E4
Reference Number:
115-2023-2024-Q2-14196
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC EN ABITIBI-TÉMISCAMINGUE
Program:
Small Scale Research
Program Purpose:
To encourage and accelerate innovation in the natural resources sectors; to assist in the protection of our natural resources; to encourage and develop new and more efficient techniques and technology for sustainable development of our natural resources; and, to provide for a better understanding and knowledge of our natural resources.