We are conducting research into Alberta’s reclamation and restoration economy on behalf of the Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada. This research is an important step towards quantifying Alberta’s reclamation and restoration industry. The value for you is in quantifying the importance of your industry and its contribution to the Alberta economy. The study will also help demonstrate the critical role of reclamation and restoration in ensuring that Alberta can achieve sustainable resource development and sustainable cities. Your response will make a difference.
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At the dawn of the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), it is great timing for this joint conference between the Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA), the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) and the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS). Furthermore, our conference will follow the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, and will celebrate SWS’s 40th year as a society.
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Day 1 (Sept 16) started the conference off with a workshop on ‘Landform Design for Sustainable Mine Reclamation’.
Day 2 (Sept 17) was a fabulous and highly informative tour of the former Sullivan Mine in Kimberley, British Columbia. Sullivan Mine was once a major producer of zinc, lead, and silver. After operating for nearly 100 years, it is now an example of a successful mine closure — a process that included collaboration between Teck and the local community of Kimberley to create lasting benefits.
