Karrak Lake Research Station Main camp has 1) 20'x20' insulated cabin with kitchen facilities, oil heat, solar and wind power. 2) three 14'x16' storage buildings with bunks (one insulated), 3) 8'x12' storage building, 4) 12'x16' storage building without bunks. Secondary camp located about 15 km NW of the main camp has one 12'x16' cabin, uninsulated, with bunks, no power. Name Email Phone Number Primary Contact Amie Black [email protected](613) 998-8523 Secondary Contact Ray Alisauskas [email protected](306) 975-4556 Owner Environment and Climate Change Canada Membership Regular Member Website www.ec.gc.ca Latitude 67.23333 Longitude -100.25 Location Karrak Lake Nearest Community Cambridge Bay Territory/ Province Nunavut
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Karrak Lake Research Station
Main camp has 1) 20'x20' insulated cabin with kitchen facilities, oil heat, solar and wind power. 2) three 14'x16' storage buildings with bunks (one insulated), 3) 8'x12' storage building, 4) 12'x16' storage building without bunks. Secondary camp located about 15 km NW of the main camp has one 12'x16' cabin, uninsulated, with bunks, no power.
Facility Type Seasonally-Operated Research Station
Research Hinterland Freshwater, Lake, Ponds, Terrestrial, Tundra
Main Research Disciplines Terrestrial Biology/Ecology
Research History Established 1991
Current Projects Currently supports Arctic Goose Banding (first two weeks of August) and Waterfowl Ecosystem Research (5 May to 15 August)
Power Generator, Solar, Wind
Communications Satellite phone, VHF
Local Transportation Boats; aluminum craft with Go Devil outboards.
Equipment Storage Minimal space available.
Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities Up to 20 personnel; bunks in unheated plywood cabins.
Dining/Kitchen Facilities Kitchen facilities for 20 personnel maximum, in main cabin.
Laboratory Facilities Rudimentary and temporary makeshift facilities in one of the storage cabins.
Fuel Availability None. Users must cache own fuel in late winter.
Research Requirements Nunavut Department of Environment Research Permits, Canadian Wildlife Service Sanctuary and Research Permits, Canadian Council on Animal Care Permits
Special Rules and Regulations N/A
Local External Resources Limited; camping equipment, cooking facilities, tools.
Nearest Medical Service Cambridge Bay (300 km) and Yellowknife (750 km)
Safety Considerations Standard first aid certification, Pleasure Craft Operator certification, grizzly bear safety training.
Cost No cost, user must supply own equipment/fuel/food/transportation.
