Dust Deposition along the Dempster Highway – Pilot Project

To study the effects of dust on lichen. Increased activity in the North might generate more traffic and dust along the Dempster Highway. This study will help the PCMB make recommendations to help preserve habitat for the Porcupine Caribou Herd.

Proponent: Porcupine Caribou Management Board

Contract: C6-2008-09

Amount Awarded: $5,000

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