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.
The Environmental Law Centre posts on a couple of recent developments. Adam Driedzic posts on Bill C-469: An Act to establish a Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights, which recently passed second reading in the House of Commons.
Laura Bowman comments on proposed wastewater regulations under the Fisheries Act.
There is no assurance from regulators that public health and the environment will be adequately protected while municipalities take 10-30 years to comply. These timelines are not consistent with those ordered by the courts on the rare occasions when municipalities have been charged and convicted.
Jul 9 2010 - 7:00pm - Jul 11 2010 - 5:30pm
Greenpeace Canada is pleased to invite you to apply to be a part of our Basic
Action Training in Edmonton, Alberta on July 9, 10, and 11.
Greenpeace is in the midst of another exciting year of taking action to
protect the planet and we need to expand our existing Activist base to make
this happen. (If you would like to participate in Greenpeace actions this
training is compulsory.) Read more »
For the first time in 12 years, the provincial government plans to review the current water rights system on how water is allocated in the province, and more importantly, who gets access. In a province where big industry lives strong, it is very important that we as non-millionaires make sure our water rights, and the water rights of our lakes and rivers are protected. Read more »
Sign the RePower Alberta Petition!
Many communities in Alberta are feeling the heat from a variety different resource extractive industries - coal, oil, gas, tar sands, nuclear, etc. For the most part these industries come under the guise as energy and job providers, but in reality the burden of the toxic legacy they will leave on the land, water, and community far outweighs any short-term job benefits. In Alberta, oil and gas extraction actually produces the least amount of jobs per dollar invested compared to health care, education, construction and transportation. Read more »
Position:
Yellow Fish Road Storm Drain Stencilling
Dates: Monday, June 21, 2010 to Sunday, October 31, 2010
Help protect Calgary's rivers and provide a valuable service by participating in Trout Unlimited Canada's Yellow Fish Road storm drain stenciling program. All materials are free for you or your group to stencil storm drains and distribute door hangers in the neighborhood of your choice. The stencils and door hangers remind communities that 'only rain goes in storm drains.' Read more »
Jun 16 2010 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Eco Experts Debate Edmonton’s Future
Panel discusses options for long-term environmental issues.
What environmental issues are most important for Edmonton? Air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions? Food security or urban sprawl? Biodiversity or oil dependence? Water supply or extreme weather events? What should Edmontonians do to ensure a sustainable city? Read more »
Ledcor Theatre, Art Gallery of Alberta
2 Sir Winston Churchill Square (or live online at www.TheWayWeGreen.ca)
Edmonton,
AB
Congratulations to the Alberta Native Plant Council (an AEN member group) for their win in the Non-Profit Association category at last night's Emerald Awards. Congratulations to all of the other winners and nominees as well. A full list of this year's Emerald Award recipients can be found on the Alberta Emerald Foundation website.
