The Water Log — August 3, 2011
The August 3, 2011 issue of The Water Log is available on the Water Matters website.
Contents
Alberta Utilities Commission faces court challenge over approval of Milner coal plant expansion
Failure to hold public hearing, expedited approval sparks lawsuit
CALGARY — Ecojustice and the Pembina Institute are taking the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to court over its decision to grant Maxim Power Corp.’s coal plant expansion interim approval without a public hearing.
As the AUC itself made clear, the expedited approval was given in a blatant attempt to beat the federal government’s deadline for new greenhouse gas regulations. Read More
Sale of Public Land in Alberta: Recommendations for Improving Regulation, Policy and Procedures
The report, produced by Alberta Wilderness Association, Alberta Native Plant Council and Nature Alberta, makes recommendations on how to prevent future “Potatogates.” Read More
Wild Lands Advocate August 2011, Vol. 19 No. 4
The latest issue of the Wildlands Advocate is now available from the Alberta Wilderness Association website. Read More