Wapusk
Named after the Cree word for “white bear,” this remote park represents Hudson-James Bay Lowlands and is home to one of the world’s largest polar bear maternity denning areas. The tundra coastal ecosystem and diverse animal population make Wapusk an important natural laboratory for scientific research from across the world.
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Churchill, Manitoba
Email: Email address: manitoba@pc.gc.ca
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Wapusk News
Wapusk News is the official newsletter of Wapusk National Park. Read the latest issue online!
Northern research
Research and monitoring programs are important tools that can be used to gain an understanding of ecological resources and processes in Wapusk National Park.
Lakes and landscapes
Made up of six unique ecosystems, Wapusk spans from forest to fen. These ecosystems include more than just plants and animals and the monitoring of nonliving elements of the landscape, such as water and permafrost, are an important area of research for scientists.
Carbon counting
By monitoring carbon sequestration and carbon loss, scientists can monitor how changes affect the climate, ecosystems and more.
Animal action
The furry and feathered inhabitants of Wapusk are important indicators of a healthy and resilient ecosystem and monitoring them is part of protecting the ecological integrity of the park.
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