Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The impacts of degrading permafrost on mercury air-surface exchange and mobilisation in Arctic ecosystems.
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
As climate change thaws Arctic permafrost, stored mercury may be released into northern ecosystems, posing risks to wildlife and food security due to its toxic effects. This research at Cape Bounty Arctic Watershed Observatory will study how mercury moves between air and ground, focusing on the formation of methylmercury, while engaging with local communities and students to share knowledge and ensure the research supports northern health and sustainability.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Scarborough, Ontario, CA M1C 1A4
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q1-P0004
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Katrina MasSween/ University of Toronto
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.