The purpose of this interim management framework is to guide regulatory decision-making within the Muskeg River watershed, which is located in the Athabasca Oil Sands region of northern Alberta...
Description
The purpose of this interim management framework is to guide regulatory decision-making within the Muskeg River watershed, which is located in the Athabasca Oil Sands region of northern Alberta within the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo. The specific objectives of the interim framework are to develop: water quality objectives for the Muskeg River and Kearl Lake; water quality targets and limits to protect and maintain the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the Muskeg River; a monitoring strategy to evaluate the impacts of development; and an approach and information system that will assist the development of the Muskeg River Water Management Plan.