Monitoring Lake Ice
The Thaidene Nëné Department is collaborating with Laurier University's Remote Sensing of Environmental Change (ReSEC) research group and SmartICE on a three-year program to monitor lake ice on Tu Nedhé. In January 2023, Ni Hat’ni Dene guardians, SmartICE staff, and Laurier researchers installed sensors at Etthën Nué (Etthen Island) and Fort Reliance. They retrieved the sensors in April.
The sensors collect ice thickness data every 15 minutes. They also collect information about snow depth and air and water temperatures. This information is important for documenting changes in ice conditions over time. It will also help our community make decisions about travelling on the ice.
The sensors collect ice thickness data every 15 minutes. They also collect information about snow depth and air and water temperatures. This information is important for documenting changes in ice conditions over time. It will also help our community make decisions about travelling on the ice.
