Research and monitoring
Quttinirpaaq National Park
Many research projects have taken place in Quttinirpaaq over the years, enhancing our understanding of the park’s natural and cultural heritage. Research teams conducting studies in the park vary from year to year.
Below are highlights of a few studies that took place in the park in 2018. One of the projects was a study of a glacier done at the request of Parks Canada, and the others are long term projects in the Lake Hazen and Ward Hunt Island areas of the park, two of which are led by academic institutions, and one of which is a collaboration between Parks Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Glacier melt study at Tanquary Fiord
This 2018 research project measured the area, thickness and surface elevation of Bowman Glacier near Tanquary Fiord.
Impacts of contaminants on arctic char
The latest activities of a research team that studies the impacts of contaminants on arctic char in Lake Hazen.
Impacts of climate change in Lake Hazen
The latest activities of a research team that studies the impacts of climate change in the Lake Hazen watershed.
Northern Ellesmere Island in the global environment
The latest activities of a research team that studies the impacts of climate change on northern Ellesmere Island.
Tundra monitoring
Tundra monitoring in Quttinirpaaq is ongoing and includes activities like measuring permafrost and collecting detailed plant species information.
Freshwater monitoring
Freshwater monitoring in Quttinirpaaq is ongoing and includes activities like measuring ice thickness and water quality.
Wildlife observations
Each year, Parks Canada documents wildlife observations in Quttinirpaaq reported by staff, visitors and researchers.
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