| Title | Understanding toxicity at the watershed scale: Design of the Syncrude Sandhill Fen Watershed Research Project |
| Publication Type | Conference Proceedings |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Wytrykush, C. |
| Editors | Martel, L. M., Fournier G., Triffault-Bouchet D., Berryman I., Guay P. G. C., Campbell M., Lebeuf C., Couillard L., Parent J., & Pellerin P. B. |
| Date Published | 09/2009 |
| Place Published | La Malbaie, QC |
| Publication Language | eng |
| Keywords | planning, research needs, Syncrude, watershed, wetlands |
| Abstract | Fens are peat-accumulating wetlands with a water table consisting of mineral-rich ground or surface water. This study discussed the construction of a fen-type reclaimed wetland constructed in a post-mining oil sands landscape. Syncrude Canada's Sandhill fen watershed project represents the first attempt at constructing a fen wetland in the oil sands region. The wetland and its watershed will be constructed on a soft tailings deposit. The design basis for the fen and watershed was developed by a team of researchers and scientists. The aim of the fen design was to control the salinity caused by tailings consolidation and seepage over time. Methods of mitigating potentially toxic effects from salinity were discussed. |
| Notes | IN: Proceedings of the 36th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop September 27-30, 2009. La Malbaie, Quebec. Martel L. M. Fournier G. Triffault-Bouchet D. Berryman I. Guay P.G.C. Campbell M. Lebeuf C. Couillard L. Parent J. Pellerin P. Benoit E. Lacroix and L.E. |
| Locational Keywords | Alberta oil sands |
| Group | OSEMB |
| Citation Key | 54180 |
