AWA Opposition to Spur Petroleum Ltd.’s Proposed Mikkwa Exploration Project

November 21, 2024

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• Bison
• Boreal Forest
• Caribou
• Harper
• Oil and Gas
• Wetlands

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) sent a letter to Little Red River Cree Nation’s (LRRCN) Chief and Council outlining our concerns with Spur Petroleum’s proposed Mikkwa [oil and gas] Exploration Project.

AWA requested that LRRCN consider opposing the proposed development, given the risk that oil and gas development poses to the local environment and long-term health of the community.

Our concerns are summarized in the list below: 

1. Ecological significance of Harper area.
2. Potential groundwater impacts from oil and gas development.
3. Potential impacts to at-risk boreal woodland caribou (Red Earth caribou range).
4. Potential impacts to the at-risk Wabasca wood buffalo herd.
5. Abandonment and reclamation issues with oil and gas infrastructure.
6. Contribution to climate change and increased wildfire risk.

To view a PDF of the letter in full, please click the following link:

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