Cape Bounty Arctic Watershed Observatory
CBAWO is a comprehensive watershed research facility, comprised of paired watersheds and downstream lakes. Research is focused on terrestrial, aquatic and biogeochemical processes on land and in fresh water systems. Boundary layer meteorological and gas fluxes are also investigated. The station maintains numerous weather, river, stream, lake, soil, permafrost, vegetation and related sites for long term monitoring of the impacts of climate and related change on High Arctic systems.
Name | Phone Number | ||
Primary Contact | Scott Lamoureux | Scott.lamoureux@queensu.ca | (613) 533-6033 |
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Owner
Queen’s University
Membership
Associate Member
Website
http://www.geog.queensu.ca/cbawo/
Latitude
74.9
Longitude
-109.5
Location
Cape Bounty, Melville Island
Nearest Community
Resolute
Territory/ Province
Nunavut
Aboriginal Government/ Homeland
N/A
Facility Type
Seasonally-Operated Field Camp, Site for Observing/Monitoring
Research Hinterland
Continuous Permafrost, Freshwater, Lake, Streams, Terrestrial, Tundra
Power
Generator
Communications
Satellite phone, VHF
Local Transportation
Walking, snow machine, small boats
Equipment Storage
Cold storage, tents
Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities
Tents
Dining/Kitchen Facilities
Common kitchen-work space tent
Laboratory Facilities
Seasonal laboratory tents
Fuel Availability
Propane, limited gasoline
Research Requirements
Nunavut territorial permit
Special Rules and Regulations
Low impact travel and activities. Some restricted areas for research and safety.
Local External Resources
N/A
Nearest Medical Service
Resolute, Nursing Station
Research History
Research at CBAWO began in 2003 and has continued since that time. Activity significantly increased during the 2007-9 International Polar Year (IPY) and has continued with support from ArcticNet and NSERC. In addition to CBAWO core research activities, numerous field parties have based local and regional operations from the camp at CBAWO.
Current Projects
Research focusing on hydrological, permafrost, and terrestrial processes, with emphasis on geomicrobiological and biogeochemical cycling in soil and freshwaters. Limnological research and remote sensing research are also underway.
Main Research Disciplines
Climatology, Environmental Sciences, Geophysics, Geocryology, Geomorphology, Hydrology, Isotopic chemistry, Limnology, Mapping/GIS, Microbiology, Paleoecology, Paleolimnology, Soil Science, Terrestrial biology/ecology
Safety Considerations
Mandatory first aid and related training (firearms, boating, etc.).
Cost
Negotiable, cost recovery basis
Other Information
N/A
Last Updated
15-02-19

International Tundra Experiment (ITEX) established at CBAWO in 2008. Experiment includes both warming and snow augmentation. Photo credit: S. Lamoureux