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Assessing ecosystem health in benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages of the Athabasca River main stem, tributaries and Peace-Athabasca delta

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Results from the Joint Oil Sands Monitoring plan presented here address the need to develop a comprehensive and robust invertebrate biomonitoring program for oil sands development in the lower... More ≫

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Results from the Joint Oil Sands Monitoring plan presented here address the need to develop a comprehensive and robust invertebrate biomonitoring program for oil sands development in the lower Athabasca River and area. Benthic macroinvertebrate biomonitoring was conducted along the main stem of the lower Athabasca River, its primary tributaries and in the Peace-Athabasca delta to assess spatial and temporal change in ecological condition within these aquatic habitats. The study focused on macroinvertebrates because they are relatively sedentary, can be sensitive to multiple stressors, are critical components of fish habitat, and are the most common group used for aquatic bioassessments globally.

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Synthesis report for the water component, Canada-Alberta Joint Oil Sands Monitoring : key findings and recommendations

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This data syntheses report is specific to the water component of the Joint Canada-Alberta Oil Sands Monitoring program and focuses on key issues as they relate to water quality and quantity,... More ≫

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This data syntheses report is specific to the water component of the Joint Canada-Alberta Oil Sands Monitoring program and focuses on key issues as they relate to water quality and quantity, modelling, benthic and fish health within the Lower Athabasca Region and receiving water bodies.

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