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Fact Sheets and Backgrounder

Backgrounder

Army Range and Training Area Contamination: Understanding the Past and Protecting the Future

Fact Sheets

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Fish Habitat Enhancement at Combat Training Centre (CTC) Gagetown
A joint project by CTC Gagetown and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans was initiated in 1996 to gradually restore the river and streams at Gagetown to their natural state.
islands of grass at CFB Petawawa's Drop Zone Anzio.
Erosion Control at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Petawawa
The story of successful erosion control at CFB Petawawa's Drop Zone Anzio shows the Canadian Forces are capable of safe, realistic military training while being environmentally responsible.
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Canadian Forces Base Suffield National Wildlife Area
The Department of National Defence and Environment Canada have established the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Suffield National Wildlife Area. This area represents 458km2 of relatively undisturbed grassland.
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Pollution Prevention at Area Support Unit Valcartier
Every day, the Canadian Forces face the challenging goal of exercising environmental stewardship while maintaining rigid military standards. A good example of that would be the implementation of pollution prevention programs, such as the one developed at Area Support Unit Valcartier.
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Environmental Management System
An Environmental Management System is a systematic approach which allows for environmental considerations to be incorporated into routine decisions.