This report brings together research results from the Eeyou Coastal Habitat Comprehensive Research Project (CHCRP), including scientific data and Cree knowledge, and historical information from previously published reports. It reviews and synthesizes information on the health (productivity and extent) of eelgrass meadows along the eastern James Bay coast and implications for goose presence and Cree hunting activities. It focuses on the eelgrass meadows along the east coast of James Bay, between Waskaganish and Cape Jones at the junction with Hudson Bay. Decreases in the distribution and density of eelgrass since the 1980s-90s accompanied by decreases in the waterfowl harvest have been a source of concern to Cree land users especially the Cree Nation of Chisasibi and the investigations reported herein reflect that concern. The report integrates the knowledge from these multiple sources to address the two overarching research questions of the project:

  1. What are the main factors affecting the current state of eelgras s along the eastern coast of James Bay?

  2. What is the impact of the current state of eelgrass on waterfowl presence and consequently Cree hunting activities?

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Title Summary and Key Findings (English) from CHCRP: Understanding Shikaapaashkwh: Eelgrass Health and Goose Presence in Eastern James Bay
Publication general type report
Project Name Eeyou Coastal Habitat Project
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Version 1.0
Publisher CanWIN
Date Published 2023
DOI 10.34992/vcy5-xy17
Language English
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Kuzyk, Z.A.
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Centre for Earth Observation Science - University of Manitoba
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Leblanc, M.L.
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Bélanger, S.
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Noisette, F.
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Fink- Mercier, C.
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de Melo, M.
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Walch, D.
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Ehn, J.
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Neumeier, U.
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