Groundwater use in oil sands "unsustainable" — Natural Resources Canada sponsored report
National report cites critical need for more monitoring and stronger laws for "out of sight out of mind" resource
As federal hearings begin on oil sands and water today, a national report released today by the Council of Canadian Academies points out that groundwater use in the oil sands region is unsustainable. The report, commissioned by National Resources Canada, focuses on groundwater issues across Canada and evaluates current and emerging issues for groundwater protection. Over 90 percent of rural Albertans rely on groundwater resources. Read More