About the AEN

The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) connects Albertans and environmental groups that are dedicated to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment. As a non-profit and non-partisan organization, the AEN supports collaboration of the environmental community throughout the province.

Learn more about the Alberta Environmental Network.

Connecting Alberta’s environmental groups

We are a network of individuals and groups working together on shared concerns. AEN members include individuals and representatives from member groups that connect, collaborate and share information.

The AEN is a link between the environmental community and government, industry, the media and all Albertans. View our current member groups.

Join the network

Albertans and environmental groups are welcome to join the AEN as members – there are memberships for both individuals and groups. Members contribute to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment by sharing information and collaborating on shared issues. Learn more about becoming a member of the AEN.

The AEN supports an inclusive and diverse environmental community for all Albertans. 

Oct
22
2021

Issue Brief: Irrigation Expansion Project in Southern Alberta

The single largest irrigation expansion in Alberta’s history is underway. By converting canals into pipelines and constructing new reservoirs, the $815 million project aims to boost irrigated land in the province without using more water. But the massive infrastructure project started without public consultation and an assessment of the cumulative impacts and effects on the health of the river ecosystem  Read more about Issue Brief: Irrigation Expansion Project in Southern Alberta

Water & Watershed Management
Alberta Wilderness Association
Southern Alberta Group for the Environment
Issue Briefs
Aug
30
2021

Job Opportunity: Communications Coordinator/Lead, Indigenous Climate Action

Position: 
Communications Coordinator/Lead
Organization: 
Indigenous Climate Action
Location: 
Remote

Indigenous Climate Action (ICA) is looking for someone with passion, who enjoys working on a team, setting precedents, and is committed to true Indigenous Climate Justice to serve as its Communications Coordinator/Lead.

This is a remote, work from home, virtual, online working position with priority given to people who live in so-called Canada. Read more about Job Opportunity: Communications Coordinator/Lead, Indigenous Climate Action

Source: Indigenous Climate Action
Climate Change
Environmental Justice
Indigienous Peoples Issues
Full-time
Permanent
Paid
Jul
22
2021

Forest Management in Alberta: Sustainable or Suspect?

Alberta Wilderness Association

On Saturday, July 17, the Government of Alberta announced a new Forest Management Agreement (FMA) with Crowsnest Forest Products Ltd. (affiliated with Spray Lakes Sawmills) in the forest management unit C5 west of Lethbridge. This agreement leads Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) to continue to question Alberta Forestry’s commitment to sustainability given the ongoing timber-centric management of forests. Read more about Forest Management in Alberta: Sustainable or Suspect?

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Forests
Forest Practices
Land Management & Stewardship
Jul
09
2021

Castle Parks Need Protection from Motorized Off-Highway Vehicles

Alberta Wilderness Association
Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition

In the coming weeks, the Alberta government is expected to decide whether to honour the phase-out of motorized recreation in southern Alberta’s Castle Parks per the Castle Management Plan or to backslide and make changes to allow this damaging form of recreation to continue. Based on the high ecological impacts, and Albertans’ strong support for a complete phase-out, Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) and the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition urge the Alberta government to remove off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation trails in the Castle. Read more about Castle Parks Need Protection from Motorized Off-Highway Vehicles

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Jun
29
2021

Indigenous, landowners, environmental groups on both sides of the provincial border pleased to see Minister Wilkinson designate Tent Mountain for a federal impact assessment.

CPAWS Southern Alberta
Ecojustice
Livingstone Landowners Group
Niitsítapi Water Protectors
Wildsight

CALGARY/TERRITORIES OF THE BLACKFOOT AND PEOPLES OF TREATIES 6 AND 7, HOME TO MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA, REGION III Read more about Indigenous, landowners, environmental groups on both sides of the provincial border pleased to see Minister Wilkinson designate Tent Mountain for a federal impact assessment.

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Ecojustice
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Coal
Environmental Assessment
Fresh Water
Indigienous Peoples Issues
Fisheries
Mining
Toxics

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