Description

This dataset is a simplified version of water quality measurements taken in Aulavik National Park. It is a collection of measurements which make up two water quality indexes: Nutrients and Major Ions (NMI) Index and Metals Index. The measurements are taken along the Thompson River annually in early-July. The chemical composition of water influences the biological productivity and species composition of rivers. Changes in the water quality in the rivers and creeks in the Western Arctic can act as early indicators of ecosystem change. The presence of contaminants, such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs), heavy metals, and radionuclides are a concern because they can have negative effects on Arctic ecosystems and human health. Furthermore, a changing climate in the Arctic can influence the nutrient levels in the streams and rivers as more nutrients will be released from thawing permafrost. As the expected effects of climate change on Arctic ecosystems are still unknown, continuous monitoring is paramount.

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Name	Format	Description	Link
Aulavik - Water Quality -Simplified 2015-2016 - data dictionary	CSV		https://open.canada.ca/data/dataset/2f476985-5d0e-48d6-9fe8-b64c05702534/resource/401b4030-2ced-4d19-91ae-698e1e16291a/download/aulavik_np_aquatic_waterquality_simplified_2015-2016_data_dictionary.csv
Aulavik - Water Quality -Simplified - Nutrients, Physicals and Major Ions - 2015-2016 - data - 1	CSV		https://open.canada.ca/data/dataset/2f476985-5d0e-48d6-9fe8-b64c05702534/resource/b5f133a6-5840-4fa9-bf74-5aab9d234c35/download/aulavik_np_aquatic_waterquality_simplified_npmi_2015-2016_data_1.csv
Aulavik - Water Quality -Simplified - Metals- 2015-2016 - data - 2	CSV		https://open.canada.ca/data/dataset/2f476985-5d0e-48d6-9fe8-b64c05702534/resource/b74d3224-a639-4087-8ca6-42a699b95a35/download/aulavik_np_aquatic_waterquality_simplified_metals_2015-2016_data_2.csv

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