Download or read book Additional Granular Resources Information Inuvialuit Settlement Region Granular Management Planning written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Under the terms of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA), the Inuvialuit Land Administration (ILA) is mandated with managing lands and surface resources (including granular material) on Inuvialuit-owned lands of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR). The Government of Canada has been supporting work to facilitate development of a formal granular resource management plan to assist the ILA through Task 7 - Sand and Gravel Inventories of the IFA Implementation Program (IFAIP). Recent work identified and collected data based on consultations with ISR land management staff (ILA), associated planning offices (Inuvialuit Joint Secretariat (JS)) and other government offices, including Northern Granular Resources Program and, Resources (DIAND), Wildlife and Economic Development (Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development (RWED), Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). As a result, data sets were listed and described in a data model referred to as the Granular Resource Management Model (GRMM). Geographic Information Systems (GIS), properly implemented, can be a powerful tool in resource management. Some examples of how GIS can be used include: determining resource potential and economic viability, predicting future resource pressures, and demonstrating constraining affects of specific factors on resource availability. Integrated resource management utilizes a wide spectrum of data sets to ensure viable resource management through sustainable stewardship of the resource. A number of geo-spatial data sets are presented here in order to orientate users and parties interested in the availability of spatial data for northwestern Canada and in particular the ISR. Quality spatial data is critical in GIS implementation. More than simply having access to data, the continued implementation of various data sets requires sufficient information about the data. Development of metadata, which is information about data or GIS layers using various categories (e.g., text description, citation information, date published), can fulfill this requirement plus provide a standard format to collect this information. Ever greater numbers of spatial data sets are being developed and much of it is available inexpensively (especially over the internet) through government and private offices. Knowledge of these data and sources of data will facilitate the development of the ILA's GIS. ... This report presents a GIS database built upon the former GRMM. In addition, a metadata table structure has been developed and records on each database theme are included (Appendix 1). These results stem from various data investigations that included government and commercial sources often with the use of the internet. This work was completed for DIAND under Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Contract no. A7134-7-0016. R.J. Gowan of DIAND was the Scientific Authority for the project. Examples of new data sets are: bedrock and surficial geology, detailed ecosystems, high resolution (1:250,000 scale) topography, low resolution (1:7.5 million and smaller scale) topography, and other raster data (e.g., Landsat TM enhanced to show outcrops, lowland areas). Other themes are considered as less important but potentially useful such as elevation/shaded relief imagery."--ASTIS [online] bibliography.

Download or read book An Internet based Information Mapping and Exchange System for Granular Resource Management in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region written by Ward E. Kilby and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This report documents the work performed under contract #20-03-0304 between the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs and Cal Data Ltd. to enhance the Inuvialuit Settlement Region Granular Resource Management prototype web site by the addition of information and functionality. This work builds on the initial prototype site developed by Cal Data Ltd. in March of 2003. Under the current contract the basic software that delivers the site was upgraded, additional information was added to the site, new report display capabilities were developed, additional background imagery was added, existing imagery was reorganized to speed delivery and database editing tools were added. The added information and functionality show the site to be much more than a simple map display system. The site has become an information management and query tool with the map display acting as a user interface rather than just an end in itself. The site is now capable of sophisticated distributed database review and verification functions. Now the site takes advantage of information hosted on three other MapGuide sites without having to duplicate this shared information or have it pass though the server. These other sites provide access to sophisticated databases of their own to enhance the resources available to the user of this site. The site covers the south east portion of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, primarily between Tuktoyaktuk and Inuvik and the Mackenzie Delta. Future development of the site should include expanding the coverage to the whole of the ISR. Additional granular resource studies are available to be added to the site to provide more complete coverage of the Settlement Region and more in depth coverage. The basic tools envisioned for the site are now in place and only require adaptation to specific user defined tasks. A significant objective that remains to be satisfied is the acceptance of the site for routine operations by various groups and individuals involved in the use and management of granular resources in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. Continued demonstration of the sites capabilities and education of potential power-users of the site is required to achieve this goal. ... The objective of this contract is to enhance the data content and functionality of the previously constructed prototype web site used to provide access to information related to the development of a regional granular resources management plan for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region"--Page 1.

Download or read book Preparatory Work for Inuvialuit Region Granular Management Plan written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Inuvialuit Land Administration (ILA) has a mandate to administer Inuvialuit lands with respect to a broad range of land uses. In terms of granular material, the ILA is to ensure these resources are available and will remain so in the future as stated in the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA). This task will involve matching sand and gravel demand with supply while considering the possibility of changing demands due to commercial developments, infrastructure projects, etc. Management will be faced with the fact that granular deposits are limited in occurrence and essentially non-renewable. In addition, in order to administer to all land users, a means of reconciling conflicting uses equitably and within a forum that allows public (stakeholder) input from the start is critical. A granular resource management plan will enable the ILA to carry out its mandate more efficiently with respect to the administration of granular reserves on private lands of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR). The plan is currently in the conceptual stage and there are several preliminary tasks required before the planning process can commence. The Northern Granular Resource Program, Northern Affairs Program, DIAND (NGRP) is coordinating projects in support of this initiative including: granular resource inventories, a granular management planning guide, as well as other preparatory work, the description of which, is outlined in this document. Integrated Mapping Services (IMS) was contracted (Contract No. A7134-6-0008) by NGRP to complete preparatory work for the Inuvialuit Region granular management plan. The objectives of the contract concern the assessment of the existing data model designed for this planning process, making liaisons with ILA and their partners to establish common ground regarding the actual plan, plan parameters, and the systems required. In addition, a planning framework was developed that describes various planning principles including plan content, use of mapping systems, and integrated resource management planning -- ASTIS (online) Bibliography.

Download or read book Report on the Review and Assessment of the Granular Resource Management Plan in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region written by Alpha Corporation and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following is a report on the review and assessment of the implementation of the development of the Granular Resource Management Plan for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR). This initiative was prompted by the increase in activity in the Mackenzie Delta area due to the proposed natural gas pipeline project and by the recent personnel changes for Inuvialuit Land Administration and Department of Indian and Northern Development. The intention was to provide new contributors to the planning process some background information and a summarization of work completed to date toward the establishment of a joint granular resource management plan. Recommendations for further work are presented with the intention to provide discussion points for the new participants of the working group in the promotion of the development of the formal plan. While all have been suggested as ways of contributing to the development of the plan, there is no presumption any or all would be implemented. The new working group, once established, will be mandated with the decision making process. ... Purpose: To develop a co-ordinated and systematic approach to granular resource management in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region through: gathering and utilizing all existing information; sharing research and project data; avoiding duplication of effort; and a commitment to joint planning, action and resource allocation -- ASTIS (online) database.

Download or read book The Feasibility of a Internet based Information Mapping and Exchange System for Granular Resource Management in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region written by Ward E. Kilby and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents the findings and recommendations of a study to 'investigate the feasibility and requirements of developing an Internet-based information mapping and exchange system that would be used for information sharing and consultation regarding the development of a regional granular resources management plan for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region'. The research for this study was performed in conjunction with a similar study that investigated 'the feasibility and requirements of developing an Internet-based information system that would be used to disseminate oil and gas tenure and related data, covering the Beaufort Sea and Mackenzie Delta areas'. The two projects cover very similar regions, have similar audiences and would utilize many of the same data sets. The major task of the investigation was a review of existing data, data providers, infrastructure and potential users through interviews and site visitations. In excess of 45 people were interviewed in person on location in Ottawa, Calgary, Yellowknife and Inuvik. The interviews confirmed the type and location of existing information. They determined that in virtually all cases this information would be available to this proposed project. There was concern that the proposed project would be just another web site duplicating the efforts of the already numerous sites delivering data and maps pertaining to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. The interviews identified a variety of potential uses for the system beyond the primary function of providing support for the development of the Granular Management Plan for the ISR. Investigation of the Internet infrastructure shows that all locations except Tuktoyaktuk and some other outlying settlements will have at least ADSL service within the next month or so. The outlying settlement regions will be restricted to dial- up Internet access for the foreseeable future. In general this will mean Internet access speeds of between 14,400 and 28,800 baud. An Internet-centric map and data distribution system is recommended that will provide the required support for the granular resource management exercise plus provide a valuable framework for the integration of the existing dispersed and diverse information required for land use planning tasks in the ISR. The framework is based on commercial off the shelf software and standard, easily maintained hardware. The system is centered on the MapGuide web mapping software and ColdFusion web-development and database access and reporting software. Both software packages have been in use on the Internet for more than 7 years, are supported by major corporations and have excellent training and user support programs. The proposed software and system design will provide the functionality required to allow authorized users to construct maps, input and edit map data and have access to all the system's pooled information from anywhere on the Internet. General users will be able to view the constructed maps over low bandwidth Internet connections (based on well designed maps) and perform common GIS functions through a standard web browser. An add-on viewer will be required for this added functionality or simple map viewing will be an option for casual viewers with no map viewer. ... System set-up, data loading, granular management tool development and initial 6 months of operation should be accomplished within a $100,000 budget. The system should be operational within 3 months of project initiation. -- ASTIS (online) database.

Download or read book Digitize Selected Granular Resources Information Pertinent to MGP written by Stephen H. Boles and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Geosolutions, Inc. of Exeter (Ontario) was contracted by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (Contract #A7133-06-0015) to summarize, digitize and update selected, currently available granular resource information in the vicinity of the Mackenzie Gas Project within the Northwest Territories. Output from this project will be used to enhance the utility of the existing Mackenzie Valley and ISR on-line mapping tools. The Departmental Representative responsible for this contract is Robert J. Gowan. This report describes the tasks performed to execute the contract, the resultant GIS and image files, and recommendation for the future. Much work has already been done to develop products to distribute information on granular resources in Canada's north. The Northern Granular Resources Bibliographic Database (http://www.aina.ucalgary.ca/ngr/) contains citations and abstracts to over 1600 reports on granular resources in Canada's three northern territories and adjacent waters. This database has helped to provide a central point to search for granular information and provides many documents in downloadable formats. In addition to the database, two on-line mapping tools have been developed for the Mackenzie Valley (MV) and Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR; URLs withheld at request of INAC). These mapping products are the next logical step towards providing a usable and applied tool for stakeholders to obtain information about the granular resource information that exists for a certain area. There is already a significant amount of information, in digital form, on the known granular deposits in certain portions of the region, yet much of this was compiled from sources of uncertain accuracy. More recent access to detailed imagery and more accurate GPS now permits better representation of existing resources. There is a large amount of interest, as was made evident at a recent workshop in Yellowknife, in providing even more detailed granular resource information to stakeholders through the on-line mapping tools. These tools can be an important component of the decision-making that deals with proposed and alternative locations of MGP facilities, and provide the spatial framework to contribute to a better understanding of the impact of the granular requirements of the MGP. The various groups involved with and affected by granular management planning are widely dispersed, resulting in travel and meetings that are expensive and difficult to arrange. Online tools provide an environment for data dissemination and dispersal and will be a critical component in the development of granular resource allocation plans which must involve an iterative process of recommendation and response. ... The contract document outlines the scope of work for this project as follows: 1. Identify and obtain, through the Departmental Representative and consultants designated by the Departmental Representative, library and Internet searches, pertinent reports and other background information on the MGP, and the location, extent and type of granular resources in the vicinity of the MGP. 2. Review existing digital information and systems pertinent to evaluation of the granular requirements of the MGP and other existing resources, identify key areas where information and/or resources are particularly abundant or deficient, and make recommendations to the Departmental Representative on the use, expansion or modification of these systems and information to evaluate the impact of the MGP on granular resources in the study area. 3. Compile, process and summarize selected additional granular resource information, based on quality of existing information and priority of importance to this study, as determined in consultation with the Departmental Representative. 4. Prepare, update and modify information on the location, extent and type of granular resources in the vicinity of the MGP, including georeferencing of existing airphoto and map-based site plans, digitizin g deposit boundaries, subsurface investigations (boreholes, test pits), test samples, etc. 5. Document source, compilation methods, etc. for all above data using metadata consistent with current industry standards. 6. Prepare digital archives including spatial information, descriptive attributes and scanned images for granular resources sites processed as part of this study. 7. Document, in tables, maps and a report, the work undertaken and results obtained through this project -- ASTIS (online) database.

Download or read book An Internet based Information Mapping and Exchange System for Granular Resource Management in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region Site Enhancement 2006 written by Ward E. Kilby and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This report documents the work performed under contract #20-04-0356 between the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs and Cal Data Ltd. to enhance the Inuvialuit Settlement Region Granular Resource Management prototype web site by the addition of information and functionality. This work builds on the initial prototype site developed by Cal Data Ltd. in March of 2003 and March 2004. Under the current contract the basic software that delivers the site was upgraded to MapGuide 6.5. MapGuide Lite was added to provide WMS (Web Map Service) output that can be utilized by other systems and viewers such as Google Earth. Training was provided to INAC Ottawa staff on MapGuide Author. The basic background imagery on the site was expanded to cover the entire ISR. A number of new vector and raster layers were added to the map display. The remote database input and management tools were improved. The added information and functionality show the site to be much more than a simple map display system. The site has become an information management and query tool with the map display acting as a user interface rather than just an end in itself. The site is now capable of sophisticated distributed database review and verification functions. Now the site takes advantage of information hosted on two other MapGuide sites without having to duplicate this shared information or have it pass through the server. A third site hosted by NEB has been withdrawn while they build in-house capacity. These other sites provide access to sophisticated databases of their own to enhance the resources available to the user of this site. A significant objective that remains to be satisfied is the acceptance of the site for routine operations by various groups and individuals involved in the use and management of granular resources in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. Continued demonstration of the sites capabilities and education of potential power-users of the site is required to achieve this goal" -- page 1.

Download or read book An Internet based Information Mapping and Exchange System for Granular Resource Management in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region Site Enhancement 2007 written by Ward E. Kilby and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This report documents the work performed under contract number A7133-06-0024 for the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs by Cal Data Ltd. The primary focus of the work was to enhance the Inuvialuit Settlement Region Granular Resource Management prototype web site by the addition of information and functionality. This work builds on the initial prototype site developed by Cal Data Ltd. in March of 2003 with periodic enhancements, March 2004, March 2005 and March 2006. During this contract a significant number of new map layers were added to the primary map. The Autodesk DWG format was tested in several new layers and proved successful. Detailed topographic contours were added where available from the NWT's detailed air photo project. Assistance was provided to other INAC contractors to facilitate the inclusion of their information products into the web-map. Assistance and guidance were provided to one contractor, Brian Eddy, who created a new map describing the Beaufort Sea granular resources by remotely accessing the Cal Data Ltd server and software. An evaluation of the new Autodesk MapGuide software was performed by building a site based on the Open Source version of this new software and loading representative data layers for the existing site. Testing is ongoing but initial analysis suggests this news software can meet the requirements of the site. In light of the discontinuation of the current MapGuide software by Autodesk replacement software will be required to carry the site into the future" -- page 1.

Download or read book Inuvialuit Granular Resource Management System written by Canada. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Land Management Division and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Under the terms of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA), it is the responsibility of the Inuvialuit Land Administration to monitor and manage land use activities on ILA owned lands in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR) while ensuring the continuity of access by the Inuvialuit people for quiet use and enjoyment. The Inuvialuit Settlement Region extends from the western portion of Northwest Territories, through to the northern Yukon and includes the Beaufort Sea and Mackenzie River Delta an area approximately 68 N to 80 N and ll0 W to 141 W. As part of the IFA Implementation Program, EOR Information Technologies Limited (EORIT) was contracted (Contract No. A7134-5-00l9/00l-SS) by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) to supply the Inuvialuit Land Administration with technology and training to fulfill the following objectives: to establish and maintain an inventory of existing granular resources; to maintain a record of areas of potential granular resource development; to monitor the impact of land use activities on the environment and the potential impact on renewable and non-renewable resources (including granular resources); to maintain a record of granular resource removal applications; to perform pre-impact and post impact assessments of Inuvialuit owned lands; to maintain a geographic representation of sensitive wildlife and environmental areas. Directed by the INAC scientific authority, Bob Gowan, EORIT prepared and delivered an updated Inuvialuit Granular Resource Management System in anticipation of the unique information management requirements of Inuvialuit Settlement Region. This report concludes the development of a Granular Resource Management System for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region Land Administration and the creation of archive quality CD-ROM backup. The various work components of this project are described in the following sections" -- ASTIS [online] database.

Download or read book Granular Resources Directory Inuvialuit Settlement Region written by GeoNorth Ltd and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Feasibility of an Internet based Information Mapping and Exchange System for Granular Resource Management in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Granular Resources Demand Survey written by Alpha Corporation and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This report summarizes the review of previous granular demand forecasts for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. A preferred methodology required for the completion of a new forecast is presented, including a list of contacts for granular demand information and a survey template. ... Under the IFA sand and gravel deposits on Inuvialuit-owned lands are managed under a system of use priorities which gives first priority to public community needs, second priority to the direct private and corporate needs of the Inuvialuit, and third priority to any project approved by an appropriate governmental agency. The public and private community needs for sand and gravel are estimated based on a twenty-year forecast of requirements. SCOPE: This report was prepared pursuant to Service Contract #A7133-06-0028 with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. The departmental representative for this contract was Robert Gowan, Manager, Land Programs, INAC. The following outlines the scope of this project: Review briefly all previous granular demand forecasts prepared as part of the implementation of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA) and other relevant forecasts for the ISR to determine the scope and methodology used in previous forecasts. Identify, from previous forecasts and through consultation with DIAND and the Inuvialuit Land Administration, potential sources of information on granular resource requirements. Provide recommendations on a preferred methodology for obtaining the demand information needed to prepare a new granular resources demand forecast consistent with the requirements of the IFA. Prepare a survey template suitable for compiling the demand information required for the new granular resources demand forecast. Prepare a report that provides a brief summary of previous granular resources demand forecasts, identifies potential sources of information and methodology and includes an appropriate template for a new granular resources demand forecast. ... Depletion Record: The compilation of depletion records to determine volumes, classes used and the locations from which the material has been removed can be used for comparison purposes to incorporate into future forecasts. The depletion data can be requested at the same time as the demand survey information and be derived from all possible sources, irregardless of land ownership. Depletion information that is compiled should also be incorporated into the granular material supply database to update reserves" -- ASTIS (online) database.

Download or read book Digitization of Granular Resource Data written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Granular Resource Demand Forecast for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region written by James C. McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book NWT Granular Users Forum written by Ward E. Kilby and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides comments on the NWT Granular Users Forum held in Yellowknife, NWT on September 27th and 28th from the perspective of Ward Kilby of Cal Data Ltd. The forum was sponsored by INAC and work for this forum was undertaken under a separate contract, No.A7133-06-0010, for INAC representative Bob Gowan. W. Kilby provided a presentation and participated in the two day forum. The presentation, in the form of a PowerPoint display, included live web-based demonstrations and support for hands-on investigations of web-based mapping. A copy of the presentation is provided as an appendix to this report. The Cal Data Ltd presentation was about 1 hour in length and documented the current status of the Mackenzie Valley Granular Resource Information Mapping and Exchange System. In addition, some examples from the companion site for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region were presented. Comments in this report are limited to those with direct implications for the web-based mapping systems developed by Cal Data Ltd for Granular Management in the NWT. In general the sites seemed to be well received by the participants. The following comments related to the site are observations obtained from all aspects of the forum and are those for which there seemed to be unanimity. Requirement for complete metadata for site holdings. Land use plans should be included. Good hardcopy map print capabilities are required. Some data sets are not complete. Chat room / newsletter should be initiated. Users want access to site to better evaluate. Some form of stand alone data product requested. Map displays should be simplified to be less intimidating to users. Google Earth as a viewing option was well received. Many other issues were raised on all aspects of granular resource management but they were not directly related to the delivery of the web sites or were subjects with no resolution from the forum so are not addressed by this report. All the raised topics related to the Cal Data provided sites have obvious resolutions. In fact, two of the concerns were at least partially addressed previously but were not presented at the forum simply for lack of time. The Community Conservation Plans for the ISR are included in the sites and partially address the concern of land use plans inclusion. If other such plans exist they should also be included. The site core software, MapGuide, was selected for its ability to generate very good hardcopy products. The slide describing this feature was skipped due to time constraints during the presentation so the audience was unaware of this capability. Comments during the forum point to the acceptance of the web map-based sites for distributing information relative to granular resource management in the ISR and along the Mackenzie Valley. In fact several comments about the need for similar sites elsewhere in the NWT and Nunavut were made. All the concerns raise about the sites specifically can be addressed with the present framework. An Internet Chat Room and/or a newsletter to allow all interested parties to have a forum for discussing granular issues should be implemented. The current information viewing option, MapGuide, should be augmented with a KML file (Google Earth) option -- ASTIS (online) database.

Download or read book Territorial Granular Resource Forecast Report written by Northwest Territories. Interdepartmental Granular Acquisition Committee and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Granular Resources Forecast Model User s Guide written by James C. McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In March 1993, Supply & Services Canada awarded a contract to NORTH OF 60 ENGINEERING LTD. to develop a computer model to forecast granular requirements. The model would be used by bothIndian and Northern Affairs Canada and the Inuvialuit Land Administration. The model would provide benefits beyond simplifying the forecasting process - more frequent and accurate forecasting of granular demands, a better understanding of potential impact that the demand may have on the resource and supporting infrastructure, the ability to forecast potential business opportunities and, ultimately, better management of the resource. In March 1996, Supply & Services Canada awarded a follow-up contract to NORTH OF 60 ENGINEERING LTD. to update the model and to enhance its capabilities to estimate granular usage associated with potential mining development within the Northwest Territories. This user's guide documents Version 2 of the Granular Resource Forecast Model developed by NORTH OF 60 ENGINEERING LTD., its underlying basis, and procedures and tips on how to use the tool in an effective and accurate manner. The primary objective of the initial project was to develop a tool that will allow DIAND and the Inuvialuit Land Administration to forecast granular resource requirements in the Western Arctic Region. Some of the specific goals of the project were that the model: provide a simple user interface, operate under existing platforms (such as Microsoft Excel), provide a capability for sensitivity analysis, generate the necessary reports, and provide flexibility to modify correlations based on historical data. Generally speaking, these goals were achieved. Based on discussions with potential users within DIAND and the ILA, it appeared both organizations would benefit from a model that not only forecast future requirements, but tracked current and historical usage. The broad framework for the model is shown in Figure 1. As identified above, the model can focus on the past, present, and future. It draws this information from one central data base that will contain information pertinent to granular resource usage. The intent in following this approach was to provide a tool that would help the various groups forecast granular resource usage, as was the intent of the project, plus help in the management of current granular usage. The primary objective of the current project was to upgrade the model to operate within the recent releases of Microsoft Excel, and to enhance the granular estimating capabilities of the model to include potential mining developments within the NW. These specific goals have been met" -- ASTIS [online] database.