Oil Sands Monitoring (OSM) Sites and Spatial Statistics, 2025–2026

This geospatial dataset provides the locations and attributes of monitoring sites associated with the Oil Sands Monitoring (OSM) Program for 2025–2026, including monitoring types, programs, and other site-specific information. The dataset includes spatial statistics on the number of monitoring sites and distinct monitoring programs within 1, 10, 20, and 50 km of each site, as well as the number of monitoring sites within each HUC10 watershed. Supporting geospatial layers provide geographic context, including watershed boundaries, rivers, waterbodies, communities, transportation networks, Indigenous reserves, and oil sands development areas. The dataset supports the characterization of monitoring site distribution, assessment of spatial relationships among monitoring activities, and planning and coordination across OSM monitoring programs.

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Additional Info

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Alternate Title/Name
Creator Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
Contributor
Publisher Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
Subject Air Quality, Surface Water Quality, Surface Water Quantity, Groundwater, Wetlands, Terrestrial Biological Monitoring, Vegetation, Wildlife, Biodiversity, Meteorology, Hydrology, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Science
Group/Subgroup Geospatial
Parameters Monitoring Site Location, Monitoring Type, Monitoring Program, Monitoring Site Count, Monitoring Program Count, Site Proximity (1, 10, 20, 50 km), Spatial Distribution, HUC10 Watershed Site Count, Latitude, Longitude, Watershed ID
Data Type Discrete, Geospatial Vector Data (Point and Polygon), Spatial Statistics
Frequency Annual (2025–2026 Reporting Year)
Temporal Coverage Begins 2025-04-01
Temporal Coverage Ends 2026-03-31
Spatial Coverage Oil Sands Region (OSR), Northeastern Alberta, Canada, including the Athabasca, Cold Lake, and Peace River Oil Sands Areas.
Spatial Projection NAD 1983 10TM AEP Forest
Usage Considerations or Constraints The dataset represents monitoring sites associated with the Oil Sands Monitoring (OSM) Program for 2025–2026. Spatial statistics are calculated using distances of 1, 10, 20, and 50 km around individual monitoring sites and site counts within HUC10 watersheds. Site and program counts represent spatial proximity and do not necessarily indicate monitoring intensity, temporal frequency, data availability, or monitoring effectiveness. Site locations and attributes reflect the source information available at the time of dataset compilation. The dataset is intended for spatial analysis, visualization, and monitoring program planning.
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Format .KMZ
Resource Type
Language English
OSM Asset? Yes
Contact Email [email protected]