4.2.2 Environmental Emergency
Aulavik National Park
Management Plan
4.2.2 Environmental Emergency
The oil and gas industry may continue to explore for hydrocarbon resources in the Arctic Ocean. This creates the potential for an oil spill off the coast of Aulavik. To prepare for such an event, and to play a part in its prevention, links will be established with environmental emergency organizations. The IFA mandated Environmental Impact Screening Committee and Environmental Impact Review Board will be involved, and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act will apply, among other legislation. Ecological integrity monitoring will include efforts to detect oil and gas contamination.
- Parks Canada will participate in environmental assessments of proposed or existing oil, gas and mineral development activities that may have impacts on the park.
- The coastline, sensitive species and developments to detect potential environmental impacts will be monitored.
- Parks Canada will participate in regional environmental emergency preparedness.
Related links
- 4.1.1 Traditional Knowledge
- 4.1.2 Further Work in Ecosystem Management
- 4.2 Natural Environment
- 4.2.1 Research and Monitoring
- 4.2.3 Management of Banks Island Bird Sanctuary No. 2
- 4.3 Cultural Environment
- 4.3.1 Inventory, Research and Monitoring Program
- 4.3.2 Inuvialuit History, Culture and Involvement
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