Resource Name |
Shale Resources Compendium |
Unique File Number |
279 |
Information Type |
inventory |
Surface Water |
A |
Aquatic Ecosystem |
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Groundwater |
A |
Groundwater & Surface Water |
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Management for Natural & Industrial Hazards |
A |
Strengths |
overview/list of ongoing applied research and monitoring initiatives related to shale gas development in Canada |
Limitations |
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Challenges |
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Outstanding Research Questions |
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Outstanding Research Questions |
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Information Subtype |
hydraulic fracturing |
Organization |
Natural Resources Canada |
Resource Name |
Natural Resources Canada. 2013. Responsible Shale Development: Enhancing the Knowledge Base on Shale Oil and Gas in Canada. Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference. Annex B: Shale Resources Compendium. Yellowknife NWT, August 2013. |
Resource Purpose |
Provides overview of shale resources by province, including legislation and ongoing research/monitoring activities |
Type of Information |
report |
How does this help decision making? |
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Program Status |
complete |
NE Coverage |
national |
Drinking Water |
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Ecosystem |
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Fish |
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Groundwater |
y |
Public Safety |
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SW Quality |
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SW Quantity |
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Link |
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca/files/www/pdf/publications/emmc/AnnexB_Shale_Compemdium_e.pdf |
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