The pristine and ecologically-significant Mackenzie River Basin is the lifeblood of the North and has sustained people, flora and fauna for millennia. Today, the basin is at risk from oilsands development occurring in its headwaters. Northern Lifeblood — Empowering Northern Leaders to Protect the Mackenzie River Basin from the Risks of Oilsands Development provides an overview of threats to the Mackenzie River Basin and actions that leaders in the North can take to protect their waters.
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Empowering Northern Leaders to Protect the Mackenzie River Basin from the Risks of Oilsands Development
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