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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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May Watershed Ambassador Breakfast

Red Deer River Watershed Alliance
May 17 2013 - 7:30am - 8:45am

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) is hosting its monthly Ambassador Breakfast.

There will be a presentation by Lynn Robb, Director of Conservation Education with Trout Unlimited Canada. She is going to speak about Trout Unlimited Canada’s Yellow Fish Road program - a fun and interactive water education program that explores our role in maintaining strong and healthy freshwater ecosystems. The program builds on a culture of caring for our waters throughout Canada that drives choices and actions to be a part of a positive change for clean and healthy water. The City of Red Deer is a Yellow Fish Road partner. Read more »

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Location

Quality Inn North Hill
7150 50 Avenue
Red Deer, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted April 24, 2013 by AEN

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Edmonton Water Week

Edmonton Water Week
Mar 18 2013 (All day) - Mar 22 2013 (All day)

From the Edmonton Water Week website:

Edmonton Water Week is a full week of events to mark World Water Day, which falls annually on March 22, following a United Nations initiative that grew out of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro.
 

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Source: Edmonton Water Week

Location

various locations Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 13, 2013 by russ

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Little Bow Reservoir Rehabilitation and Upgrading Project - Public Comments Invited

Organization: 
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Initiative: 
Little Bow Reservoir Rehabilitation and Upgrading Project
Deadline: 
24 Feb 2013 (All day)

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is conducting a comprehensive study environmental assessment for the Little Bow Reservoir Rehabilitation and Upgrading Project located in Alberta. The public is invited to comment on the Comprehensive Study Report for this proposed project. 

Written comments in either official language must be sent by February 24, 2013.

Link: Public Notice - Little Bow Reservoir Rehabilitation and Upgrading Project - Public Comments Invited

Posted January 25, 2013 by AEN

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Watershed Stewardship Grant

Deadline: 
1 Feb 2013 (All day)
Organization: 
Land Stewardship Centre

The 2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant Program is open. From the Land Stewardship Centre website:

The Watershed Stewardship Grant (WSG) Program provides funding to support collaborative, community-based stewardship efforts consistent with the principles, goals and outcomes of Alberta’s Water for Life strategy. Grants up to $7,500 are issued once per year to eligible groups on a per-project basis.

Fulls details and application instructions for the Watershed Stewardship Grant Program can be found on the Land Stewardship Centre website, or contact the Watershed Stewardship Grant Coordinator at grant [at] landstewardship [dot] org or 1–877-727–5276.

Source: Land Stewardship Centre

Posted January 18, 2013 by AEN

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Watershed Ambassador Breakfast

Red Deer River Watershed Alliance
Jan 18 2013 - 7:30am - 8:45pm

Flow into the new year with a hot buffet breakfast and a presentation on monitoring Alberta's biodiversity! Read more »

Nominate a watershed steward today (pdf)
For more information on the RDRWA Watershed Ambassador Program

Location

Quality Inn North Hill
7150 50 Avenue
Red Deer, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted January 9, 2013 by AEN

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Watershed Ambassador Breakfast

Red Deer River Watershed Alliance
Nov 16 2012 - 7:30am - 8:45pm

The next Watershed Ambassador Breakfast will share the history of paddling down the Red Deer River during the times of the Canadian Fur Trade (1779 - 1821). Warm up with a hot breakfast as the winter approaches and enjoy some great stories of the Red Deer River's pioneer paddlers!

Presenter: Peter Allen is an Albertan and experienced canoeist who is very knowledgeable of western Canadian history; specifically, the Canadian Fur Trade of the North West Company and the Hudson's Bay Company. Read more »

Nominate a watershed steward today (pdf)
More information on the RDRWA Watershed Ambassador Program

Location

Quality Inn North Hill
7150 50 (Gaetz) Avenue
Red Deer, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted November 1, 2012 by AEN

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Coalition calls on panel to reject Shell Jackpine oilsands mine expansion

The Pembina Institute
Alberta Wilderness Association
Fort McMurray Environmental Association
Ecojustice
29 Oct 2012

CALGARY — With public hearings into a proposed oilsands mine expansion set to begin today, a coalition of environmental groups is calling on the joint federal-provincial review panel to reject the project.

Shell’s proposal to expand its Jackpine oilsands mine would increase production at the existing facility by 100,000 barrels per day. The company’s environmental assessment shows that expanding the Jackpine oilsands mine along with other planned developments will harm fish and wildlife, damage wetlands and old growth forests, exceed legally binding air quality limits and cause acid rain. It will leave a legacy of toxic waste buried in lakes, damage two significant rivers, and produce greenhouse gas pollution that will put Canada’s and Alberta’s climate targets further out of reach. Read more »

Source: Ecojustice

Posted October 29, 2012 by AEN

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SSRP Consultation Session

Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development
Dec 6 2012 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Albertans invited to provide input on next regional plan

Consultation for South Saskatchewan region begins next month

Edmonton... Work on a land-use plan for southern Alberta will focus on water, economic development and conservation needs. A new round of consultations in the South Saskatchewan region starts November 6.  Read more »

Source: Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development

Location

Coast Lethbridge Hotel
526 Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted October 29, 2012 by AEN

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SSRP Consultation Session

Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development
Dec 5 2012 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Albertans invited to provide input on next regional plan

Consultation for South Saskatchewan region begins next month

Edmonton... Work on a land-use plan for southern Alberta will focus on water, economic development and conservation needs. A new round of consultations in the South Saskatchewan region starts November 6.  Read more »

Source: Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development

Location

Foremost Community Hall
802 First Avenue West
Foremost, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted October 29, 2012 by AEN

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