CLRA | ACRSD
The Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA/ACRSD) is a dedicated non-profit organization that champions personal and corporate involvement in the reclamation and rehabilitation of disturbed lands. With active provincial chapters across Alberta, Atlantic Canada, British Columbia, Ontario, Québec, and Saskatchewan, we create opportunities for members to connect through annual meetings focused on technical discussions, information exchange, and networking.
We keep our members informed with the latest technical information through our newsletters, magazine, and the proceedings from our annual conferences. These resources empower us to play an informal yet vital role in decision-making processes related to reclamation projects while serving as a platform for sharing ideas and best practices in the field. Together, we are committed to restoring and enhancing our environment for future generations.
The CLRA/ACRSD was established in 1975, with the Ontario Crop Conservation Council’s recognition of the need for a national association focused on land reclamation. Since its inception, the CLRA/ACRSD has remained committed to its core objectives, shaping the development of land reclamation as a recognized profession in Canada.
Our founding members laid the essential groundwork for the land reclamation field to evolve and gain legitimacy over the years. To explore our comprehensive history, including significant milestones and achievements, you can view, print, or download the detailed history published by Aquila Publishing below.
Providing leadership to advance the practice of reclamation and remediation of environmentally disturbed lands and waterways. CLRA/ACRSD is the leading Canadian organization in the field of land reclamation and remediation. It seeks to advance professional development and effective regulation in the field through partnerships, information exchange, and promotion of public understanding of the potential and practice of land reclamation.
CLRA/ACRSD fosters the planning, science, management, and promotion of land and waterway reclamation and remediation by facilitating information exchange among land reclamation practitioners within government, industry, academia, and the public. CLRA/ACRSD advances land reclamation and remediation excellence and improves the environment by:
As the National Leader for Land and Waterway Reclamation and Remediation
A Strong Network of Chapters
Reviewing and Documenting Reclamation and Remediation Standards
High-Quality Products, Publications, and Services Relevant to the Land Reclamation Profession
Education and Development in Professional Land Reclamation and Remediation
Strategic Alliances to Advance the Understanding of Land Reclamation and Remediation
Of Information Among Its Members and the Public to Promote an Understanding of Land and Waterway Reclamation and Remediation
In the Field of Land and Waterway Reclamation
With Other Organizations Interested in Land and Waterway Reclamation
Of a Strong Network of Chapters Across Canada
For Existing Educational Programs in Land Reclamation and Related Fields and Encouragement for the Formation of New Programs as Needed Across Canada
