Process role
Regional monitoring looks beyond individual project boundaries and evaluates cumulative effects.
How the system fits together
Indigenous communities and knowledge are part of program planning and interpretation.
Environmental and reclamation context
Public science can document improvement, persistent impact or unexpected results.
What to keep in mind
Responsible reporting includes findings that may not fit either an industry-promotional or anti-industry narrative.
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