Come visit the Boreal Wetland Centre to explore industry demonstrations, collect data for community science projects, and learn about wetlands. 

Demonstrations

The Boreal Wetland Centre is unique in boreal Canada by providing a central demonstration location where industries can provide on-the-ground examples of innovative solutions, demonstrating avoidance and minimization practices, testing out new ideas, and educating visitors about critical habitat and environmental stewardship. 

Demonstrations facilitate information sharing and provide opportunities for knowledge exchange among diverse user groups including Indigenous rights holders, industry, research academia, K-12 education, and the public-at-large.  

Demonstrations found on site.  

How can roads go through wetlands without blocking waterflow?  

Smash and Sons Frozen Topsoil Cutter and Salvage

Innovative techniques in top soil salvage in the winter.

How can roads cross over waterbodies safely?  

Seed Enhanced Ecological Delivery System (Seeds)

New techniques to planting trees to boost establishment in reclamation sites.

Forestry Education Loop

Learn about how forestry companies operate in Alberta!

Coarse woody debris

What kind of woody debris leads to the most vegetation regrowth?  

What technique results in the highest vegetation regrowth in peatlands? 

Can trees planted in the winter regrow a site?  

How can heli-portable equipment be used to treat remote areas? 

How can new implements improve site restoration?

 

What strategies has the oil and gas industry used to minimize pipeline disturbance?

 

Wetland Access Mats

How to reduce soil compaction when accessing remote sites!

 

Interested in volunteering for one of our research initiatives? Contact Us!