Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Assessment of population dynamics of lesser snow geese and Ross’s geese in the central Arctic, 2025-2027
Agreement Number:
POLAR-2425-0020
Agreement Value:
$300,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 18, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This proposal seeks support for 2025–2029 to initiate fieldwork at Anderson Bay, building on decades of research at Karrak Lake to study Ross’s and lesser snow geese in the central Arctic. The project aims to monitor nesting ecology and demographics, assess population trajectories, and identify factors driving these trends. Deliverables include annual estimates of population size, body composition, nesting success, and habitat impacts, alongside long-term monitoring programs to inform management actions.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N 5B5
Reference Number:
171-2024-2025-Q4-P0010
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Saskatchewan
Program:
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.