A critical review of the ecological status of lakes and rivers from Canada's oil sands region.

ABSTRACT: We synthesize the information available from the peer-reviewed literature on the ecological status of lakes and rivers in the oil sands region (OSR) of Canada. The majority of the research from the OSR has been performed in or near the minable region and examines the concentrations, flux, or enrichment of contaminants of concern (CoCs). Proximity to oil sands facilities and the beginning of commercial activities tend to be associated with greater estimates of CoCs across studies. Research suggests the higher measurements of CoCs are typically associated with wind-blown dust, but other sources also contribute. Exploratory analyses further suggest relationships with facility production and fuel use data. Exceedances of environmental quality guidelines for CoCs are also reported in lake sedim

SUBMITTER: Arciszewski TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9298303 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature