BATHURST CARIBOU
The caribou, whose herds can number in the hundreds of thousands, play a key role in Aboriginal culture and spirituality. They remain a staple in the diets of many Aboriginal people.
A small portion of the Bathurst caribou herd passes through the Lac de Gras region during spring and fall migrations. To protect caribou migrating near the Diavik Diamond Mine, all haul roads have caribou advisory signs to ensure caribou and other wildlife has the right of way. The Diavik Diamond Mine monitors caribou within the region.
When the mine closes preparations have been made to minimize any adverse effects on wildlife including the creation of smooth hills from native rock that allow caribou safe access to lake water.
The caribou, whose herds can number in the hundreds of thousands, play a key role in Aboriginal culture and spirituality. They remain a staple in the diets of many Aboriginal people.
A small portion of the Bathurst caribou herd passes through the Lac de Gras region during spring and fall migrations. To protect caribou migrating near the Diavik Diamond Mine, all haul roads have caribou advisory signs to ensure caribou and other wildlife has the right of way. The Diavik Diamond Mine monitors caribou within the region.
When the mine closes preparations have been made to minimize any adverse effects on wildlife including the creation of smooth hills from native rock that allow caribou safe access to lake water.
