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?  

How can roads cross over waterbodies safely?  

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?

 
 

Community Science 

Gathering data can be a challenge for researchers with limited time and resources. Getting community members involved can improve the quality and quantity of the data while allowing curious members of the public to learn in a hands-on way.

Lend a hand to our Boreal Wetland Centre community science projects

Learn how you can participate in our iWetland project and contribute to hydrology research.

Learn how you can contribute to observations of flora and fauna at the Boreal Wetland Centre.  

Learn how you can contribute to scientific research of seasonal changes in vegetation. 

Wetland Science  

Why Wetlands? 

Boreal wetlands and the surrounding habitat are important areas for biodiversity and ecosystem services. From filtering water and storing carbon, to providing important plant and wildlife habitat, wetlands are prominent features in the boreal forest and are often part of interconnected systems that link all boreal ecosystems.  

Additionally, northern Alberta is a hub for resource development and rich in diverse wetlands. These wetlands present opportunities and challenges to industry, governments, Indigenous communities, and other groups working in and near boreal wetlands.  

The Boral Wetland Centre has several on-site initiatives to better understand and monitor wetlands including:  

Learn about our hydrology monitoring of the Boreal Wetland Centre.  

Learn about the historical and current mapping of our wetlands.  

Learn about all the different vegetation species that can be found on-site.  

 

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