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Title:
Scalable Field-Calibrated Sensing Framework to Quantify Climate Warming Impacts on Water Quality in Small Northern Lakes
Agreement Number:
FEL-2627-0001
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project will develop a community-informed monitoring framework for small northern lakes near Yellowknife by combining field-based water quality measurements with satellite imagery to better understand the impacts of climate change and permafrost thaw. Through data collection on indicators such as turbidity, dissolved organic carbon, and algae levels, the project will calibrate satellite observations to enable long-term, cost-effective monitoring of multiple lakes. The resulting tools, reports, maps, dashboards, and community engagement activities will support local decision-making, strengthen northern monitoring capacity, and improve understanding of how climate change is affecting freshwater ecosystems.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Expected Results:

Develop and validate a satellite-based water quality monitoring framework for small northern lakes near Yellowknife, producing tools, maps, dashboards, and reports that enable long-term, cost-effective monitoring of climate change and permafrost thaw impacts and support informed community decision-making and freshwater stewardship.

Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3C5
Reference Number:
171-2026-2027-Q1-P0012
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Gifty Attiah (Wilfrid Laurier University)
Federal Riding Name:
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number:
35114
Program:
Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
Program Purpose:

To foster and encourage activities and events that promote greater awareness of, and increase knowledge about, polar regions. Attract, inform and inspire new generations to carry on Canada's increasing activities in polar affairs.