Requesting Wildlife Data from WMIS
Request WMIS Data by email:
Send an email to the WMIS Team including the following information:
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Description of data requested.
Provide a full description of the data requested, including species, time period, geographical area
and/or specific WMIS project.
Example: Data is requested on group sizes of barren-ground caribou observed during ENR surveys
of the Cape Bathurst herd in June 2007, the Bathurst herd in June 2006, and the Ahiak herd in June 2006. |
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Description of intended data use.
Briefly explain the purpose of the data request, how the data will be used, and who the end users of the
data will be.
Example: We are carrying out a contract study for ENR assessing the number of radio-collars needed
to adequately monitor seasonal movements of barren-ground caribou herds of various sizes, and to
adequately monitor the survival rates of adult cows. |
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WMIS Database Release Agreement attachment with a statement of acceptance.
Read and attach a signed copy of the Database Release Agreement. |
Information Regarding WMIS Data Requests
- WMIS is intended to support the conservation and management of NWT wildlife. The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act provides that Government may refuse to disclose information that could reasonably be expected to result in damage or interfere with the conservation of any rare, endangered, threatened or vulnerable form of life.
- WMIS data will be provided only for a single use and for a described purpose.
- Measures are taken to protect the locations of particularly sensitive species to protect wildlife, their habitat, and stakeholders.
- Source credits, acknowledging original collectors of the data, will be provided with any data distributed from WMIS. All end users of the data must cite these credits as per the WMIS Data Sharing Agreement.
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