Keepers of the Water is collaborating with the Edmonton Council of Canadians Chapter to educate the public about an imminent and serious threat to the Athabasca River.

Industry and government are using the massive and growing volume of the tailings ponds as justification for a new set of regulations – regulations which could allow for tailings pond water to be treated and released into the Athabasca River.

Water quality is already degrading downstream of the tar sands. While dumping might cost industry less than other tailings treatment options, it will harm the water and downstream communities and ecosystems.