Permafrost thaw slumping and impacts to łuk dagaii (broad whitefish) habitat in the Peel River Watershed

We combined Gwich’in and scientific knowledge to map łuk dagaii (broad whitefish, Coregonus nasus) habitat in the Peel River Watershed at risk of being affected by thaw slumping.

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Creator Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program
Summary In Northwestern Canada, increased temperatures and precipitation are intensifying permafrost thaw slump activity. Working with Gwich’in community members, we combined Gwich’in and scientific knowledge to map łuk dagaii (broad whitefish, Coregonus nasus) habitat in the Peel River Watershed at risk of being affected by thaw slumping. Project results will help inform regional decision-making and traditional resource users, assist adaptation planning and help fill gaps in our knowledge of fish habitat.
Local Relevance The habitat of łuk dagaii (broad whitefish, Coregonus nasus) was mapped in the Peel River Watershed, NWT, which will help inform regional decision-making and traditional resource users, assist adaptation planning and help fill gaps in our knowledge of fish habitat.
Notes This bulletin is part of the Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program's NWT Environmental Research Bulletin series - Volume 8, Issue 59.
Tags Permafrost,Thaw Slumps,Indigenous Knowledge,Fish,Peel River,Research
Geographic Region
  • Beaufort Delta
  • Sahtu
Release Date 2023-01-01
Last Modified Date 2023-01-01
Funding Program Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program