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	Email	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