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Environmenta1 Planning for Rights-of-way
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A recent study (using a 10% stratified random sample) estimated the amount of area physically disturbed by energy related activity, to be 66,576 acres (26,963 ha) for a selective study area...
Environmental Fate and Transport of Organic Contaminants in Soils at Waste Disposal Sites
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Current approaches for describing the environmental dynamics of organic constituents in complex waste mixtures are reviewed. Factors controlling equilibrium and nonequilibrium sorption of organic...
Erosion Monitoring on Mountain Foothills Waste Dumps
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The erosion study was designed to examine the effects of the regraded configuration (i.e. slope angle, slope length), waste material characteristics, age since reclamation, amount of precipitation...
Establishment of Native Boreal Plant Species on Reclaimed Oil Sands Mining Disturbances
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Current revegetation strategies for disturbed oil sands sites include values such as biodiversity and sustainability. As a result, a wide range of species are sought for inclusion in revegetation...
Establishment of Trees and Shrubs on Mined Land in the Grande Cache Area
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The Terrain Sciences Department of the Alberta Research Council has been conducting a reclamation research program at the operations of Smoky River Coal Limited in the Grande Cache area since 1972...
Evaluating the Short-time Effects of Forest Road Closure and Dismantling as a Way to Restore Boreal Caribou Habitat / Évaluation de L'efficacité à Court Terme de la Fermeture et de la Restauration des Chemins Forestiers Comme Mesure de Rétablissement d
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This study evaluates the effects of closing and dismantling forest roads on the behavior of caribou, their predators, and alternate prey. This study uses a large network of camera traps on treated and...
Evaluation of Alternative Procedures and Equipment for Conserving Topsoil During Pipeline Construction in Western Canada
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Topsoil conservation has become standard practice on pipeline construction in western Canada over the last 30 years. Pipeline contractors have used a variety of procedures and equipment with different...
Factors Influencing the Native Species Invasion of a Reclaimed Subalpine Minesite Near Grande Cache, Alberta
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Factors affecting native species invasion were studied on a subalpine minesite (Smoky River Coal Limited No. 8 Mine) in the vicinity of Grande Cache, Alberta. The site had been revegetated with...
Factors that Result in Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Development on Padded Sites in Peatlands: Pilot Study
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The pilot study validated the research questions, sampling design, measurement and data analysis methods developed for a large‐scale study, with some minor amendments.
Faro Mine Complex Revegetation Activities
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In preparation for remediation and closure of the Faro Mine Complex (FMC), significant work has been completed to develop and test revegetation methods at the mine site. Development and implementation...
February 2021 Wetlands Knowledge Exchange Webinar
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February 23rd, 2021 at 12:00pm MST to February 23rd, 2021 at 1:00pm MST
, AB
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Conservation begins at home: Understanding personal, commercial, and conservation values of landowner stewardship on the family farm Presented by Robb Stavne, Sora Ecological Consulting Growing up as...
Field Assessment of Sulphide Oxidation Rates in Cold Environment: Case Study of Raglan Mine
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In this field study conducted on Raglan Mine's tailings storage facility (TSF), tailings oxidation rates were characterized with the oxygen consumption (OC) method. Surface tailings unfrozen...
Field Measurement of Wind Erosion in Southern Alberta: Preliminary Results
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During the 1980's, the impact of frequent droughts and consequent erosion of topsoil by the wind have become of increasing concern to the agricultural community of southern Alberta. This paper...
Field Notes: Reclamation Field Tour of Upland and Peatland Industrially-Disturbed Sites
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This field note is a summary of questions and answers covered during the NAIT 5th Field Tour. It includes stops made at reclamation sites, the focus of each stop and questions accompanying the topic.
Fisheries Habitat Mitigation for the Oldman River Dam Project
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The government of Alberta has set an objective of "no net loss of recreational fishing opportunities as a result of the Oldman River Dam project". In May of 1988, a further commitment was made by the...
Footprints: The Evolution of Land Conservation and Reclamation in Alberta
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This book is written to help assess how effectively we have, or are, conserving our land base and providing the stewardship required to pass our legacy on to our progeny.
Forest Health Perspectives: Indicators of Unhealthy Forests at Various Scales
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October 28th, 2020 at 5:00pm MST to October 28th, 2020 at 6:00pm MST
ONLINE, AB
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Forest Health Perspectives: Indicators of Unhealthy Forests at Various Scales Open to anyone interested in science and our boreal backyards (no need to be a researcher or industry professional)! As...
Forest Reclamation and Boreal Reforestation
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Reclamation and reforestation of industrial disturbances in Alberta’s boreal forest is vital to the forest’s long-term health. Reforestation also ensures that future generations will be in a position...
Galena Hill, Yukon, Ecosystem Mapping Project
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The Galena Hill Ecosystem Map (GHEM) was initially developed to provide information about existing plant communities and their growth conditions to guide upcoming reclamation efforts at the historical...