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New report finds Alberta must strengthen emissions rules to meet climate commitments

16 Dec 2011

CALGARY — In the most comprehensive assessment of Alberta’s climate change policies to date, a new report by the Pembina Institute concludes that Alberta’s current approach will deliver less than one third of the greenhouse gas reductions the Government of Alberta has committed to, but strengthening current policies could enable the province to meet its climate targets. Read more »

Posted December 16, 2011 by AEN

Call for Input: South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, Phase 2 consultations

Initiative: 
South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, Phase 2 consultations
Deadline: 
30 Apr 2012 - 16:30

Deadline for input extended to April 30, 2012

See Information Bulletin

SSRP Phase 2 Consultation

Status: currently underway. The deadline for completion of the workbook has been extended to April 30, 2012. The previous deadline was December 19, 2011. Read more »

Posted December 16, 2011 by AEN

Joint Review Panel Invites Public Comment for the Proposed Jackpine Mine Expansion Project

Initiative: 
Proposed Jackpine Mine Expansion Project
Deadline: 
16 Dec 2011 (All day)

The Joint Review Panel reviewing the proposed Jackpine Mine Expansion project near Fort McMurray, Alberta, has announced the beginning of a comment period on the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the Application filed by the proponent, Shell Canada Ltd. The EIS assesses the anticipated effects of the proposed project on the environment. Read more »

Posted October 4, 2011 by AEN

Request for Ambient Air Quality Objectives Stakeholder Advisory Committee Delegates

Initiative: 
Ambient Air Quality Objectives Stakeholder Advisory Committee (AAQO SAC)
Position: 
Four ENGO delegates and four Alternates
Application Deadline: 
21 Jul 2011 - 17:00

Alberta Environment (AENV) develops Ambient Air Quality Objectives (AAQOs) under section 14(1) and Ambient Air Quality Guidelines under section 14(4) of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, and in accordance with the consensus priorities of the Ambient Air Quality Objectives Priority Setting Workshop. Read more »

Posted July 12, 2011 by Anonymous

Alberta Environmental Monitoring Panel Public Meeting

May 6 2011 - 9:00am

Presentation spaces are limited, please register ASAP

The Alberta Environmental Monitoring Panel will hold a public meeting on Friday, May 6, 2011 in Edmonton at the Coast Plaza Hotel.

The Panel would like to receive input on what Albertans would like to see in a world-class environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting system. All input will be considered as the Panel develops the framework for an improved environmental monitoring evaluation and reporting system. Read more »

Location

Turner Valley Room, Coast Plaza Edmonton Hotel
10155 105 Street NW
Edmonton, AB

Posted April 28, 2011 by AEN

Call for Input: Alberta Environmental Monitoring System

Initiative: 
Alberta Environmental Monitoring System
Deadline: 
31 May 2011 (All day)

While this is not a hard deadline, the Panel is expected to issue its report & recommendations in June 2011. Please make your submisssions ASAP.

Alberta’s independent Environmental Monitoring Panel is tasked with developing recommendations for a world-class environmental monitoring evaluation and reporting system. Read more »

Posted April 28, 2011 by AEN

Speak Up for Clean Water and Air in Alberta's Oil Sands Region

Sep 27 2010 - 12:00am - Oct 8 2010 - 12:00am

Speak Up for Clean Water and Air in Alberta's Oil Sands Region

You can change how oil sands are developed in Alberta. For the first time in history, the Government of Alberta is asking all Albertans to do their part to help develop oil sands responsibly. You are being asked to complete a simple online work book on a land-use plan that will determine the development of oil sands known as the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. Read more »

Posted September 28, 2010 by AEN

Call for Delegates: Board Member, CASA Board of Directors

Initiative: 
Board of Directors
Position: 
Board Member
Application Deadline: 
11 Sep 2010 (All day)

The Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) is a multi-stakeholder organization made up of representatives of industry, government, and environmental organizations which develops and recommends strategies to assess and improve air quality in Alberta. Detailed information on CASA is available on their website at: http://www.casahome.org/. Read more »

Posted September 2, 2010 by russ

AEN Spring Joint Caucus Meetings

May 28 2010 - 7:00pm - May 29 2010 - 3:30pm

Joint caucus meeting of the AEN Clean Air/Energy and Water Caucuses. Read more »

Location

Calgary, AB

Posted May 13, 2010 by Anonymous

A&WMA 103rd Annual Conference and Exhibition

Jun 22 2010 - 12:00am - Jun 25 2010 - 12:00am

The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that enhances knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for information exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 8000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. A&WMA also promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make critical decisions that benefit society.

  Read more »

Location

Calgary Telus Convention Centre
Calgary, AB

Posted August 19, 2009 by Anonymous

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