The government is taking the lead by developing a management plan for the northeast region of Alberta. This plan will look beyond oil sands development on a project-by-project basis by addressing the cumulative effects of development. This approach enables responsible resource development that incorporates creative and innovative solutions to secure economic prosperity, while maintaining the province’s commitment to environmental protection and stewardship. This cumulative effects approach has already been implemented to manage the potential environmental pressures of upgrading bitumen in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland near Edmonton. This new cumulative effects management framework sets comprehensive, science-based targets, outcomes and actions to protect the air,.
