Land Reclamation in the Sand and Gravel Mining Industry

Gravel is a very valuable natural resource because of its many uses as a construction material. It is the basic component of concrete and asphalt and is used by itself wherever pervious materials are called for. The growth of the gravel mining industry in Southern Alberta is therefore running parallel to the rapid industrial development. The resulting population increase has brought a corresponding increase in the demand for land.  Through proper planning, gravel mining sites can be, and must be, restored to a useable state when gravel mining is completed.