No Dumping of Toxic Tailings into the World-Renowned Athabasca River

Despite over two decades of industry promises, toxic tailings continue to grow, leaching into groundwater.

Photo credit: An undated photo of a tailings pond at Imperial Oil's Kearl Lake oilsands mine in northern Alberta. Supplied to Global News

Keepers of the Water | Toxic Tailings

Legal Actions and Advocacy
Working alongside Ecojustice and other environmental organizations, Keepers of the Water is taking action to defend the sacred waters of the North. Our advocacy affirms that water is not a resource to be managed but a living being with inherent rights, deserving of respect, protection, and care.

Protecting the Athabasca River from the threats of toxic tailings pollution and false climate solutions such as Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is central to our mission. We stand firm in our responsibility to defend the health of Mother Earth and future generations, ensuring that the voices of Indigenous peoples guide every decision about the land and water.