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Status: EXEMPT FROM SCREENING
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NIRB File No:
22YN051
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Application No.:
125715
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Project Type:
Scientific Research
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Project Name:
'Kaujivalliajut nillikulunnik | Getting to know little geese.'
Applicant
- Torngat Wildlife, Plants and Fisheries Secretariat
- Meredith Purcell
- 217 Hamilton River Road, PO Box 2050 Stn B
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P1E0 Canada
- meredith.purcell@torngatsecretariat.ca
Primary Contact
- Environment Canada
- Regina Wells
- 10-12 Burnwood Drive, PO Box 1116, Stn. C
- Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador A0P 1C0 Canada
- Tel: 709 896 7552
- regina.wells@ec.gc.ca
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Project Summary
Determine the species or subspecies of geese locally known as the lesser geese. Where are they coming from? They first appeared along coastal Labrador following a high wind event over a decade ago. Since that time, they have returned each year in the early fall and have been reported from Saglek to Port Hope Simpson. Since 2014 Environment and Climate Change Canada has been working with Indigenous groups and harvesters to collect reference samples. Measurements have not been effective in solving the goose mystery. We are now branching out to include a variety of methods such as isotopes, genetics, and community engagement in order to provide some additional clues on where these geese come from!
Assessment Phase / Activity
- Exempt from Screening 2022-08-26
- Application screening started 2022-08-26
Region
- Kitikmeot
- Kivalliq
- North Baffin
- South Baffin
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