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From coal pit to prairielandThe Sheerness coal mine in Alberta is well on its way to reclamation, while a mineral lying on top of its coal provides an opportunity for growth

The Sheerness coal mine in Alberta is well on its way to reclamation, while a mineral lying on top of its coal provides an opportunity for growth

By Silvia Pikal

January 11, 2024

Ducks on the constructed wetlands that are now situated on land reclaimed from the former Sheerness coal mine. Photo by Silvia Pikal

In one area of reclaimed land at the Sheerness coal mine in Alberta, hundreds of cows can be seen grazing on prairie grass in the horizon, while ducks flock to constructed wetlands in the foreground. The area is quiet except for the splashes and quacking of dozens of ducks.

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