“A Synopsis of the Physical and Biological Limnology and Fishery Programs within the Alberta Oil Sands Area\" forms a background reference document on the limnology of the AOSER Program study area in northeastern Alberta. Within the report, the following items are discussed and summarized: data on regional water quality, hydrology, physical and chemical limnology, and fisheries resources of the lakes and streams within the Program area. An extensive bibliography of the pertinent literature for the area is included.