Resources of the lower Athabasca

The natural resources of the lower Athabasca basin have drawn people to this region for thousands of years. This module details these resources, their distribution, the history of their development and use, current methods of exploitation, management, and potential impacts on aquatic habitats:

• Oil Sands
• Aggregate Mining
• Forestry
• Fisheries
• Wildlife, Hunting, and Trapping
• Tourism and Recreation