Studying Oil Sands Reclamation Optimization

As part of the oil sands industry, roads are constructed to provide easy access to remote sites such as well pads. These roads cross a variety of ecosystem types and have the potential to both interact with and alter the regular ecosystem function. 

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Through collaborations with industry partners, AU Hydrology is evaluating the impact of linear features and in-situ infrastructure on wetlands hydrology and waterfowl habitat. This research will help to reduce environmental impact on future road construction in areas which are prone to disturbance. 

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This project is a collaboration between the University of Waterloo's Wetland Soils and Greenhouse Gas Exchange lab, University of Calgary's Applied Geospatial Research Group and Duck's Unlimited Canada. See below to learn more!