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Syncrude's Reclamation Research Program
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The objective of Syncrude's land reclamation research program is to identify and develop cost-effective land reclamation strategies and techniques to achieve acceptable reclamation for all...
2019 Base Mine Lake Monitoring and Research Summary Report: Results from 2013-2018
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Syncrude's Base Mine Lake (BML) is the first, and currently the only full-scale commercial demonstration of the end pit lake technology in the oil sands industry. An oil sands end pit lake (EPL) is an...
2021 Holiday Book List
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Looking for the perfect holiday gift for nature enthusiasts? Look no further! Check out this list of wetland and boreal-related books released this year as well as a few timeless classics. New in 2021...
2021 Pit Lake Monitoring and Research Report
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Syncrude first began investigating the Water-Capped Tailings Technology (WCTT) in the early 1980’s through the establishment of a research program founded on progressive scaled-up testing of water...
2022 Spring Reading List
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If you’re looking to add a few new books to your Spring/ Summer reading list, you’ve come to the right place! Check out the Wetland Knowledge Exchange’s recommendations: Newly released (and Upcoming)...
2022 Waterfowl Forecast
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After a two-year hiatus, the complete Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat survey is back for 2022! Before you pack your decoys and start scouting, tune in to watch waterfowl experts from Ducks...
A Census of Moose on Syncrude’s Leases 17 and 22 During Early February 1977
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Total numbers of moose observed and likely the total moose population, declined 40% (43 to 26) between Feb 1976 and Feb 1977. A disproportionately higher number of moose were present in aspen sites
A Field Guide to the Wetlands of the Boreal Plains Ecozone of Canada
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This guide provides an in-depth look at Ducks Unlimited Canada's (DUC) remote-sensing satellite mapping efforts and the development of the DUC enhanced wetland classification system.
A Study of Aquatic Environments in the Syncrude Development Area, 1984
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Characterize and re-define aquatic habitats. Aquatic habitat, water quality, flora, and fauna of the aquatic systems in the development area are typical of those found in the oil sands region
A Study of Biological Colonization of the West Interceptor Ditch and Lower Beaver Creek
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describe existing environmental conditions in, and to document natural biological colonization of, the West Interceptor Ditch and determine the degree of biological colonization of lower Beaver Creek
A Study of the Chemical and Physical Properties of Syncrude's Tailings Pond, Mildred Lake, 1980
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In 1980, the tailings pond was a highly stratified waterbody with a low density, well mixed surface zone (0-6 m) overlying a high density deep water zone (>10 m) where mixing is slow
A Wetland Centre for Everyone
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On Wednesday October 4 th 2022, crowds gathered just outside of Grande Prairie Alberta to learn about the wonderful world of wetlands in their own backyard at the Wetland Centre at Evergreen Park’s...
Agronomic Properties and Reclamation Possibilities for Surface Materials on Syncrude Lease #17
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Reclamation planning for tar sands mining and extraction operation differs greatly from that used in Alberta foothills and plains coal mines. One of the main differences is that the bulk of the...
Alberta Wetland Classification System Field Guide
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The Alberta Wetland Classification System Field Guide is a visual, plain-language field guide for identifying and classifying wetlands based on the Alberta Wetland Classification System (AWCS). The...
Alberta Wetland Classification System Field Guide Online Training
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About this event Wetlands are an integral part of Alberta’s landscape and provide a critical role in maintaining healthy watersheds, providing habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife, maintaining...
Alberta Wetland Classification System Field Guide Online Training
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About this event Wetlands are an integral part of Alberta’s landscape and provide a critical role in maintaining healthy watersheds, providing habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife, maintaining...
An Entomological Reconnaissance of Syncrude Lease #17 and its Environs
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Entomological reconnaissance study of Syncrude Lease #17 area to gain preliminary data and to examine the potential of insects as biological monitors of environmental changes resulting from Syncrude
An Overview of Syncrude's Current Land Reclamation Programs
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Syncrude Canada Ltd. is an oil sands surface mining and processing venture located at the Athabasca Oil Sands deposit in northeastem Alberta. The, Alberta Government maintains that mined land be...