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Progress update shows little change, two years after road map to responsible oilsands development released

With substantial progress on only two of 19 recommendations, faster implementation of oilsands environmental solutions needed to secure social license for future development

The Pembina Institute
29 Apr 2013

Edmonton — Two years after the Pembina Institute outlined 19 steps toward responsible oilsands development in a report entitled Solving the Puzzle, and one year after Alison Redford won a majority government, very little progress has been made on the recommended policy improvements, according to an update released by the Institute today. Read more »

Source: Pembina Institute

Posted April 29, 2013 by AEN

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Groundwater: Unlocking the Secrets to Alberta's Most Important Resource

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper
North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance
Mar 19 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Presenter: Jon Fennell, M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Geol, Principal Hydrogeologist

Come join the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper and North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance for an interactive and educational evening on the groundwater beneath our feet.

The objectives of our event are to stimulate discussion, create awareness and provide answers to the following questions: 1) What is groundwater? 2) Why groundwater is so important to us and all living things? 3) What are the human impacts on groundwater for now and the future? Our groundwater footprint 4) What can we do to preserve our most important resource? Read more »

Source: Canada Water Week

Location

Global Cafe, Jasper Place High School
8950 163 Street
Edmonton, AB T5R 2P2
See map: Google Maps

Posted February 15, 2012 by AEN

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The Water Log — August 3, 2011

Water Matters

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

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

Groundwater monitoring and management steps laid out by Alberta ENGO

Water Matters
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 »

Source: Water Matters

Posted July 21, 2011 by AEN

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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 »
Source: Pembina Institute
Source: Ecojustice
Source: Environmental Law Centre

Posted May 30, 2011 by AEN

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Lower Atahbasca Regional Plan Public Consultation Session - Calgary

Land Use Secretariat
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 »

Source: Land Use Secretariat

Location

Radisson Hotel Calgary Airport
2120 16 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 3, 2011 by AEN

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Lower Atahbasca Regional Plan Public Consultation Session - Edmonton

Land Use Secretariat
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 »

Source: Land Use Secretariat

Location

Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre
11834 Kingsway Avenue
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 3, 2011 by AEN

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Lower Atahbasca Regional Plan Public Consultation Session - Elk Point

Land Use Secretariat
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 »

Source: Land Use Secretariat

Location

Seniors Recreation Centre
5010 48 Street
Elk Point, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 3, 2011 by AEN

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Lower Athabasca Regional Plan Public Consultation Session - Glendon

Land Use Secretariat
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 »

Source: Land Use Secretariat

Location

Seniors Drop In Centre Glendon, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 3, 2011 by AEN

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Lower Athabasca Regional Plan Public Consultation Session - Cold Lake

Land Use Secretariat
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 »

Source: Land Use Secretariat

Location

Energy Centre – Lounge
7825 51 Street
Cold Lake, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 3, 2011 by AEN

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