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 »

Posted August 3, 2011 by AEN

Alberta Native Plant Council wins Emerald Award

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.

Posted June 11, 2010 by AEN

Government Sacrifices Protected Grasslands to Coalbed Methane Without Public Consultation

Alberta Wilderness Association • Alberta Native Plant Council

News Release: March 8, 2007

The Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) has given Pioneer Natural Resources approval to drill a coalbed methane well in one of Alberta's last remaining rough fescue grasslands and aspen parkland, the Rumsey Natural Area. Even though both are well-established stakeholders in Rumsey, neither Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) nor the Alberta Native Plant Council (ANPC) were contacted by government or the company. The groups are weighing what legal options they have to prevent the well from being drilled, including appealing the issuance of the well licence in the courts. Read more »

Posted March 8, 2007 by Anonymous