From the Edmonton Journal:
Ecojustice launched the private prosecution, on behalf of Custer, in provincial court this morning against Syncrude under the Federal Migratory Birds Convention Act, which prohibits the deposit of a harmful substance in an area frequented by migratory birds. The prosecution is also supported by Sierra Club Canada and Forest Ethics.
More on the Tailings Ponds of northern Alberta
(h/t @taudette, Ken Chapman)