ENGO participation in public consultations with Environment Canada and other federal departments is co-ordinated and facilitated by the Canadian Environmental Network (CEN). The CEN also co-ordinates ENGO participation in other working groups and conferences at the national and international level.
To view a list of current Consultations and Calls for Delegates, please visit the CEN's Public Consultations page.
Calls for Delegates
Call for Delegates: Members & Alternates, Alberta Water Council
Submitted by AEN on February 2, 2010 - 13:47.Initiative:
Alberta Water CouncilPosition:
Members & AlternatesOrganization:
Alberta Water CouncilApplication Deadline:
15 Feb 2010The Alberta Environmental Network has received a delegate selection request for two representatives and two alternates to participate as members on the Alberta Water Council for a two-year term beginning April 2010.
Call for Delegates: ENGO Member, Particulate Matter and Ozone Framework Implementation Team
Submitted by AEN on October 14, 2009 - 16:47.Initiative:
Particulate Matter and Ozone Framework Implementation TeamPosition:
ENGO MemberOrganization:
Clean Air Strategic AllianceApplication Deadline:
11 Nov 2009Alberta Environment and the Clean Air Strategic Alliance are currently implementing the CASA Particulate Matter and Ozone Framework to address the air quality effects of these two pollutants. This work is being overseen by as multi-stakeholder implementation team.
This is an AEN delegate selection notice calling for applicants to serve as an ENGO member of the implementation team.
Call for Delegates: ENGO Delegate, Ambient Air Quality Objectives Priority Setting Workshop
Submitted by AEN on October 2, 2009 - 17:34.Initiative:
Ambient Air Quality Objectives Priority Setting WorkshopPosition:
ENGO DelegateOrganization:
Clean Air Strategic AllianceApplication Deadline:
8 Oct 2009Background (Legacy) - ignore:
This is a notice of deadline extension for the Priority Setting Workshop for the next workplan to develop new or renewed Ambient Air Quality Objectives.
Participants will be reviewing the suite of nominated substances for new/renewed AAQOs and working with other sector stakeholders to establish the work priorities for the next three years.
There is room for 10 ENGO representatives in all.
Call for Delegates: ENGO Panelist, ZoneVolution Conference
Submitted by AEN on October 2, 2009 - 17:06.Initiative:
ZoneVolution ConferencePosition:
ENGO PanelistOrganization:
Alberta Airsheds CouncilApplication Deadline:
6 Oct 2009AEN has been contacted to identify a panel member for the forthcoming airsheds conference, "ZoneVolution". Members of the multistakeholder panel will be asked to respond to questions on the changes that might affect airsheds in future.
Call for Nominations: RCEN Youth Caucus Steering Committee
Submitted by AEN on August 5, 2009 - 15:16.Initiative:
Steering CommitteeOrganization:
Canadian Environmental Network Youth CaucusApplication Deadline:
7 Aug 2009The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) is seeking Steering Committee members to lead the shaping of the new Youth Caucus. This is an amazing opportunity for you to be part of a group of youth (ages 18-30) engaged in the environmental movement, as well as being part of decision-making and planning of national activities!
Find out what Mr. & Mrs. Bouche have to say about the Youth Caucus and why you should join: http://cen-rce.org/eng/caucuses/youth/index.html
Alberta Water Council: Call for Members for New Team
Submitted by AEN on June 8, 2009 - 11:04.Initiative:
Team to Identify Criteria for Areas of SignificanceOrganization:
Alberta Water CouncilApplication Deadline:
11 Jun 2009On June 4, the AB Water Council approved the launch of a Project Team – likely the only new one for the rest of 2009-2010, given budget constraints. AEN is being asked to nominate by this Friday June 12 a rep to a working group in June, and by end of June to nominate a rep (not necessarily the same person) to the Project Team from July to March 2010.
If you’re interested in representing AEN on the working group or project Team, please reply to Meghan meghan [at] water-matters [dot] org by noon Thursday June 11.
Project Focus
Team is to Identify Criteria for Areas of Significance for maintenance of aquatic ecosystem health. This was identified as a high priority step towards a broader source water protection/sensitive areas protection strategy by the Healthy Aquatic Ecosystem Team in their March 2009 report. Alberta Environment strongly supported a multi-stakeholder team moving forward on this topic.
Call for Nominations to NSWA Board of Directors
Submitted by russ on June 2, 2009 - 16:45.Initiative:
Board memberOrganization:
North Saskatchewan Watershed AllianceApplication Deadline:
15 Jun 2009Background (Legacy) - ignore:
The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) is a non-profit society whose purpose is to protect and improve water quality and ecosystem functioning in the North Saskatchewan River watershed in Alberta. The organization is guided by a Board of Directors composed of member organizations from within the watershed. It is the designated Watershed Planning and Advisory Council (WPAC) for the North Saskatchewan River under Alberta Environment’s Water for Life Strategy.
Please view our website at www.nswa.ab.ca for more information about our projects. Only members can sit on the Board of Directors, but membership is free. To sign up, please visit www.nswa.ab.ca/membership.
Seats available:
- 1 Municipal
- 1 Provincial Government
- 1 City of Edmonton
- 1 First Nations
- 1 Metis
- 2 Non-government Organizations
- 2 Utility
- 1 Forestry
- 1 Petroleum
- 1 Non-affiliated Member at Large
Elections will take place at approximately 9:45 am during the Annual General Meeting June 17, 2009 at the King’s University College, 9125 50 St. Edmonton.
Calling on young environmentalists to join the RCEN at its June Assembly in Edmonton
Submitted by AEN on May 15, 2009 - 17:08.Initiative:
Youth participants (10)Organization:
Canadian Environmental NetworkApplication Deadline:
25 May 2009Background (Legacy) - ignore:
What: Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) 2009 Annual General Assembly
Where: Edmonton, Alberta
When: June 12th to 14th 2009
The RCEN is looking for 10 youth participants (ages 18 to 30) from across the country to come and represent Canadian youth at this annual gathering of grassroots environmental organizations. This gathering is meant to tackle the most important environmental and policy issues faced in Canada and internationally. By mobilizing a group of youth, we hope to better integrate your voices in these issues, get you involved in the RCEN and give you an opportunity to meet other youth engaged in environmental issues, as well as some of the most experienced environmentalists in the country!
BiodiverCity: Cities of Nature, In Nature
To highlight the important relationship between cities and biodiversity, speakers at the event will explore the impact of urban demands on resources to the possibilities of growing more food locally and the benefits of natural areas within cities. Other scheduled activities include: panels on environmental assessment and sustainable community management; a workshop on nuclear energy; an inter-organizational fair; and a slam poetry session/music jam. More information about the AGA.
Call for Delegate: NRCB Policy Advisory Board
Submitted by AEN on March 2, 2009 - 11:29.Initiative:
Alternate member, Policy Advisory BoardOrganization:
Natural Resources Conservation BoardApplication Deadline:
10 Mar 2009Background (Legacy) - ignore:
The Alberta Environmental Network has been notified that there is a need to identify an alternate member to the NRCB policy advisory group (PAG). The NRCB delivers the Agricultural Operation Practices Act and provides broad governance, administrative policy, and appeals. The Policy Advisory Group (PAG) is a multi-stakeholder advisory committee that provides advice to the Chief Executive Officer of the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) on matters related to the effective delivery of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA).
