Skip to main content

Syndicate contentGroundwater

The Water Log — August 3, 2011

The August 3, 2011 issue of The Water Log is available on the Water Matters website.

Contents

  1. Drilling Below the Surface: Groundwater Risks and In Situ Oil Sands Development
  2. A Nervous Summer for the Land-Use Framework - You Can Help
  3. Majestic Mountains: The Source of Your Water
  4. Crown of the Continent Conference

Posted August 3, 2011 by AEN

Drilling Down: Groundwater Risks Imposed by In Situ Oil Sands Development

Groundwater monitoring and management steps laid out by Alberta ENGO

21 Jul 2011

"Groundwater is a key turning point for the future of oil sands development and environmental management," says William Donahue, Ph.D., science advisor to Water Matters, an Alberta-based water-policy think-tank, "Unlike many surface water issues where provincial and federal governments have been playing catch up in their monitoring and assessment efforts, there is an opportunity to get ahead of the curve on groundwater protection, and that's what our recommendations are all about." Drilling Down: Groundwater Risks Imposed by In Situ Oil Sands Development, released today by Water Matters, provides clear, achievable recommendations for improving groundwater management, assessment and monitoring in the oil sands region. Read more »

Posted July 21, 2011 by AEN

AEN Groups weigh in on the proposed Lower Athabasca Regional Plan

As the consultation period on the Government of Alberta's proposed Lower Athabasca Regional Plan comes to a close— submissions are due June 6, 2011— AEN member groups have weighed in on the proposed plan, regulations, and frameworks.

In a recent op-ed, the Pembina Institute's Jennifer Grant states that:

…the current draft plan does more to defend the interests of oilsands developers than it does to protect the quality of Alberta's environment. Read more »

Posted May 30, 2011 by AEN

Lower Atahbasca Regional Plan Public Consultation Session - Calgary

May 19 2011 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Accompanying the draft plan, the Alberta Land Use Secretariat has launched Phase 3 of their public and stakeholder consultations. Public and stakeholder consultation sessions will be held across the province in April and May (see here for other dates and locations). Read more »

Location

Radisson Hotel Calgary Airport
2120 16 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB

Posted May 3, 2011 by AEN

Lower Atahbasca Regional Plan Public Consultation Session - Edmonton

May 17 2011 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Accompanying the draft plan, the Alberta Land Use Secretariat has launched Phase 3 of their public and stakeholder consultations. Public and stakeholder consultation sessions will be held across the province in April and May (see here for other dates and locations). Read more »

Location

Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre
11834 Kingsway Avenue
Edmonton, AB

Posted May 3, 2011 by AEN

Lower Atahbasca Regional Plan Public Consultation Session - Elk Point

May 12 2011 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Accompanying the draft plan, the Alberta Land Use Secretariat has launched Phase 3 of their public and stakeholder consultations. Public and stakeholder consultation sessions will be held across the province in April and May (see here for other dates and locations). Read more »

Location

Seniors Recreation Centre
5010 48 Street
Elk Point, AB

Posted May 3, 2011 by AEN

Lower Athabasca Regional Plan Public Consultation Session - Glendon

May 11 2011 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Accompanying the draft plan, the Alberta Land Use Secretariat has launched Phase 3 of their public and stakeholder consultations. Public and stakeholder consultation sessions will be held across the province in April and May (see here for other dates and locations). Read more »

Location

Seniors Drop In Centre Glendon, AB

Posted May 3, 2011 by AEN

Lower Athabasca Regional Plan Public Consultation Session - Cold Lake

May 10 2011 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Accompanying the draft plan, the Alberta Land Use Secretariat has launched Phase 3 of their public and stakeholder consultations. Public and stakeholder consultation sessions will be held across the province in April and May (see here for other dates and locations). Read more »

Location

Energy Centre – Lounge
7825 51 Street
Cold Lake, AB

Posted May 3, 2011 by AEN

Lower Athabasca Regional Plan Public Consultation Session - Fort Chipewyan

May 5 2011 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Accompanying the draft plan, the Alberta Land Use Secretariat has launched Phase 3 of their public and stakeholder consultations. Public and stakeholder consultation sessions will be held across the province in April and May (see here for other dates and locations). Read more »

Location

Mamawi Community Hall
128 Cardinal Drive
Fort Chipewyan, AB

Posted May 3, 2011 by AEN

Lower Athabasca Regional Plan Public Consultation Session - Boyle

May 5 2011 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Accompanying the draft plan, the Alberta Land Use Secretariat has launched Phase 3 of their public and stakeholder consultations. Public and stakeholder consultation sessions will be held across the province in April and May (see here for other dates and locations). Read more »

Location

Boyle Community Centre
5003 3 Street
Boyle, AB

Posted May 3, 2011 by AEN

Upcoming Events

Submit your environmental events to events [at] aenweb [dot] ca.

AEN Tweets

Premium Drupal Themes by Adaptivethemes