Multi-phase freshwater oil spill effects study

Sustainable development research and policy

A mixture of heavy bitumen from oil sands and lighter oils used to enable pipeline and rail transport. The study examines how this product behaves and impacts freshwater ecosystems when spilled.

Small land-based experimental tanks used in the first phase of the study to simulate controlled oil spill conditions before testing in actual freshwater environments.

Canada

Ontario

A multi-phase research project examining the effects of diluted bitumen and crude oil spills on freshwater ecosystems, including impacts on aquatic organisms, recovery timelines, and cleanup methods.