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Environmental Assessment - Syncrude Canada Ltd. South West Sand Storage Conversion Project - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and application for approval

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Syncrude Canada Ltd. South West Sand Storage Conversion Project. The proposal involves the modification of... More ≫

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Syncrude Canada Ltd. South West Sand Storage Conversion Project. The proposal involves the modification of the approved design of the existing facility to permit interim storage of mature fine tailings. The location is approximately 40 km north of Fort McMurray in the Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The EIA was deemed complete in 2009. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Gillett's Checkerspot in the Southern Headwaters At Risk Project (SHARP) area

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Gillett's Checkerspot is a colourful and distinctive butterfly that has a very small global range and a global conservation status rank of imperiled/vulnerable. The species is relatively well... More ≫

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Gillett's Checkerspot is a colourful and distinctive butterfly that has a very small global range and a global conservation status rank of imperiled/vulnerable. The species is relatively well known with respect to its biology and ecology. Available information is summarized in this report and differences between USA and Alberta populations are discussed. The ecology of the species renders it amenable to integration with economic activity. It can be accommodated without significant expense or impact on other natural resource uses. In some cases, forest canopy removal associated with development can be a positive factor for the species but in the past this has been an accidental byproduct of such activity. Brief strategic and operations guidelines are recommended.

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