Press Release
Seven new environmental monitoring and research projects are receiving funding through the Northwest Territories Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (NWT CIMP).
Every year NWT CIMP funds environmental monitoring and research projects which aim to provide valuable scientific and traditional knowledge for resource managers, governments and communities to use when making decisions.
This year, seven new projects are receiving multi-year funding. Over the next three years these projects will be delivered in partnership with Indigenous governments and organizations, Canadian universities and territorial and federal government departments. Total funding for the seven projects is $407,000.
The projects range from linking traditional knowledge to the management of the Bathurst caribou herd, to better understanding changes in aquatic environments and fish habitat.
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“Our government is committed to responsible management and stewardship of the NWT land and environment based on good scientific evidence. These monitoring and research projects target key knowledge gaps for caribou, water and fish. This knowledge is essential for making sure our natural environment remains healthy for current and future generations.”
– Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources
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Meagan Wohlberg
Manager, Public Affairs and Communications
Environment and Natural Resources
Government of the Northwest Territories
Email: [email protected]
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