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The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) is a non-profit, non-partisan umbrella organization comprised of groups throughout the province dedicated to helping preserve and protect Alberta's environment. Field Notes is your source for the latest news & updates from the AEN & our member groups.

RCEN e-Bulletin — September 1, 2010

The Canadian Environmental Network has posted the September 1st, 2010 edition of the e-Bulletin.

 Highlights

Posted September 2, 2010 by russ

Call for Delegates: Board Member, CASA Board of Directors

Position: 
Board Member
Initiative: 
Board of Directors
Application Deadline: 
11 Sep 2010 (All day)

The Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) is a multi-stakeholder organization made up of representatives of industry, government, and environmental organizations which develops and recommends strategies to assess and improve air quality in Alberta. Detailed information on CASA is available on their website at: http://www.casahome.org/. Read more »

Posted September 2, 2010 by russ

National Wildlife Area Missing from Proposed Endangered Owl Habitat Designation

1 Sep 2010

Calgary. A proposal by the federal government that would limit habitat protection for the endangered Burrowing Owl has raised alarm among conservation groups. In a letter sent to Environment Minister Jim Prentice today, members of the Suffield Coalition voiced concern that his department’s apparently selective identification of critical habitat overlooks burrowing owls in the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Suffield National Wildlife Area. Read more »

Posted September 1, 2010 by russ

The Transition to Renewable Energy in Alberta: How to do it!

Sep 22 2010 - 7:00pm

Alberta has tremendous clean sustainable renewable resources. Come hear  how to make the transition from one who really knows.  Paul Gipe is a pioneer in developing renewable energy policies all over North America. Instrumental in architecting the successful Ontario Green Energy Act  Mr. Gipe is an authority on what works and what doesn’t in Canada.

Free presentation and discussion. No registration required. Free refreshments at 6:30 pm + Read more »

Location

CN Theatre Rm 5-142 , 105 Street Building
Grant MacEwan University City Centre Campus (105 Street & 104 Avenue)
Edmonton, AB

Posted September 1, 2010 by russ

New Study Links Tar Sands to Carcinogens

31 Aug 2010

  

A new study led by University of Alberta ecologist Dr. David Schindler and published in the renowned Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences makes some alarming conclusions about the water near the tar sands. After monitoring 60 sites along the Athabasca River and its tributaries, Dr. Schindler concluded the tar sands have added carcinogenic toxins to the area environment.

Posted September 1, 2010 by russ

ELC Submission regarding Nexen Inc. Water Act Notice of Application

The Environmental Law Centre has posted its statement of concern to Alberta Environment regarding the applications of Nexen under the Water Act to build a water pipeline to the Long Lake Project from the Clearwater River.  

The project proposed by Nexen at this time significantly differs from the original project. Accordingly, this is an important opportunity for the Minister to re-consider, using the powers under the Water Act whether the project is still in the public interest.  Moreover, this is an important opportunity for the Director to consider whether there is sufficient information on environmental effects, and whether the potential environmental impact merits rejection of the application in light of the difference between this proposal and the original application made to the ERCB.

Posted August 31, 2010 by AEN

Public Lands Act Regulation Survey

Initiative: 
Public Lands Act
Deadline: 
17 Sep 2010 (All day)

The province is proposing changes to the regulations within the Public Lands Act to support better land management and stewardship. The Public Lands Act prescribes what is legally allowed or prohibited on public land. The changes will set out specific rules, for example, how visitors can use public land, how the rules are enforced, and how appeals are heard.

Public consultation is a key step in the process to develop these new regulations. Public comments will be reviewed and considered in guiding the development of the new regulations.

Visit the SRD Surveys website to review the Public Lands Act Consultation FAQs, read the full text of the proposed Public Lands Administraton Regulation, and complete the Public Lands Act Survey.

Posted August 31, 2010 by AEN

Job Opportunity: Network Manager, Alberta Environmental Network

Position: 
Network Manager
Application Deadline: 
24 Sep 2010 - 16:00
Location: 
Edmonton

The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) is a non-profit, non-partisan umbrella organization comprised of groups throughout the province dedicated to helping preserve and protect Alberta's environment.

The AEN is seeking a responsible, organized and dynamic individual to support the work of the AEN in the role of Network Manager. The role of the Network Manager will include but is not limited to the following:

  • Answers email, phone calls, direct inquiries from AEN members, and liaise with public and government officials.
  • Maintain the administrative functions of the AEN (filing, organizing, housekeeping, corporate filings, contract management, etc).
  • Organize meetings (regular board meetings, meetings of the network as a whole, and other meetings for members such as training or special projects)
  • Co-ordinate volunteer fundraising events (for example, one annual casino fundraiser).
  • Provide strategic support to AEN caucuses with meeting coordination, contract and grant development, execution and reporting.
  • Communicate and liase with the Canadian Environment Network (RCEN).
  • Work closely with the network’s web-master and book-keeper to provide support and advice on the day-to-day operations of the network.
  • Liaise with public and government officials, funders, and partnership organizations.

Posted August 31, 2010 by AEN

Pembina reacts to study showing oil sands mines contribute heavy metals to the Athabasca River

31 Aug 2010

Simon Dyer, Oil Sands Program Director at the Pembina Institute, responded to the release of the paper "Oil sands development contributes elements toxic at low concentrations to the Athabasca River and its tributaries," published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Read more »

Posted August 31, 2010 by russ

Renewable Energy Class & Tour

Sep 14 2010 - 6:30pm

The Solar Energy Society of Alberta & Grant MacEwan University present:

Renewable Energy
The Path to Energy Independence
Reducing Our Footprint & Utility Bills

  

Registration Information

Class runs September 14 – October 26 (Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30pm)
Registration Fee: $250.

The Solar Energy Society of Alberta and the Grant MacEwan Institute of Environmental Studies presents a seven-week evening class focusing on Energy Efficiency; Solar Electricity; Solar Hot Water; Solar Home Design, Non-toxic building and Green Transportation. The class includes a Saturday tour of solar installations. Read more »

Location

Room 7-139
Grant MacEwan University City Centre Campus
Edmonton, AB

Posted August 30, 2010 by AEN

Job Opportunity

Position: Network Manager
Application Deadline: 24 Sep 2010 - 16:00

The AEN is seeking a responsible, organized and dynamic individual to support the work of the AEN in the role of Network Manager.

Full job description and application instructions

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