Centre for Boreal Research

Groundwater is a vital yet often overlooked part of healthy watersheds and our water supply. It sustains
lakes, rivers, and wetlands supports ecosystems on land and in water, and is essential to Indigenous
communities who rely on groundwater for traditional harvesting and cultural practices, making clean,
abundant water fundamental to their way of life.
Monitoring groundwater is complex due to its hidden nature, making it crucial for land managers to
improve mapping and prediction of groundwater–surface water interactions.
This latest infographic from the Canadian Conservation and Land Management (CCLM) Knowledge
Network highlights the findings from the article by S.J. Birks, et al., (2024) Groundwater vulnerability in
the Athabasca and Cold Lake oil sands regions: gaps, opportunities, and challenges.
With increasing pressure on water systems, collaboration is key to protect groundwater and its
connected ecosystems.
For the full resource visit the CCLM Portal:
Untangling the Effects of Development on Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems | Canadian
Conservation and Land Management (CCLM) Knowledge Network

Let us give back to the community! Join us at Harmon Valley Campground on May 1st to plant native blueberries.
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

Join the CCLM on May 6th for a webinar on Ecosystem Mapping!
How to Register:
This webinar is free to attend but space is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis. Register on Teams:
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Last week we were pleased to welcome MLA Dan Williams to our Centre for Boreal Research in Peace River.
Our team showcased how applied research is developing best practices for boreal forest reclamation and management, peatland and wetland restoration, plant and seed technology and much more!

The tour also highlighted our collaborative work with industry and community partners, demonstrating the real-world impact of our research facilities.
We're grateful for the interest in the impact of NAIT Applied Research, and look forward to continuing to work with industry, communities, and government in advancing Alberta’s environmental and energy priorities.

WEBINAR! Join us on February 27, 2025 for a panel discussion on Wildfire.
How to Register:
This webinar is free to attend but space is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis. Register on Teams:aced613a-017b-4475-a8c9-1554766a0b5e@794cae37-34bb-4717-999f-82f7bd789bc1" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/aced613a-017b-4475-a8c9-1554766a0b5e@794cae37-34bb-4717-999f-82f7bd789bc1

Peatlands are a critical part of Canada's carbon storage system, playing a key role in mitigating climate
change globally. However, despite extensive research, much of the data is inaccessible, creating
knowledge gaps and duplicated efforts.
To address this, collaboration across scientific, Indigenous, and policy sectors is essential to improve
peatland carbon modeling, advance management practices, and support the protection and restoration
of peatlands.
In September 2022, the Can-Peat project was launched through the ECCC Environmental Damages Fund
to help meet Canada’s 2030 and 2050 climate targets. This 5-year initiative brings together peatland
experts to enhance our understanding of how peatland management actions can reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and evaluate policy tools.
This latest briefing note from the Canadian Conservation and Land Management (CCLM) Knowledge
Network highlights the 5 key objectives of the Can-Peat project and the importance of Indigenous
perspectives and knowledge.
For the full resource visit the CCLM Portal:
CAN-PEAT Project: Bringing Together Peatland Experts to Advance Nature-Based Climate Solutions |
Canadian Conservation and Land Management (CCLM) Knowledge Network

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Are you a college/ university student or know one looking for a job in the reclamation field? The plant and seed team's summer positions are now open!! Follow the link below to find the application, or go to nait.ca under available careers
https://nait.startdate.ca/ #/career/info/public/2428?language=en

Start Date

December is almost upon us!

The ANPC plant study group will meet on December 5th and this month's presentation is titled "Oh Christmas Tree!” and explores the conifer tree species native to Alberta.