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. 

Jul
10
2020

Contract Opportunity: Coordinator Volunteer Enhancement Project, Calgary Climate Hub

Position: 
Coordinator Volunteer Enhancement Project
Organization: 
Calgary Climate Hub
Application Deadline: 
12 Aug 2020
Location: 
Calgary

Limited contract based on 40 weeks; 30/hr per week; $32.50 per hour

The Calgary Climate Hub is a volunteer-led, non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate and empower Calgarians to become active climate citizens. Read more about Contract Opportunity: Coordinator Volunteer Enhancement Project, Calgary Climate Hub

Source: Calgary Climate Hub
Full-time
Contract
Paid
Jun
24
2020

Letter to Premier Kenny: Reinstate Alberta’s Coal Policy

Alberta Wilderness Association

The Alberta Wilderness Association has posted their letter to Premier Kenney requesting that the provincial government reinstate Alberta's Coal Policy. The text of the letter is copied below.

  Read more about Letter to Premier Kenny: Reinstate Alberta’s Coal Policy

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Coal
Environmental Law & Policy
Mining
Alberta Wilderness Association
Briefs & submissions
Jun
23
2020

Albertans always care about their parks, not just during a pandemic

CPAWS Northern Alberta

Edmonton – 17 of the 20 parks that were slated for closure at the beginning of this summer, will temporarily be operated this camping season, according to the Alberta Parks COVID 19 response page which was quietly updated last week. This is an important step in the right direction that demonstrates that the voices of Albertans, saying how much they value Alberta Parks, are making a difference.  Read more about Albertans always care about their parks, not just during a pandemic

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Jun
15
2020

Call for Comments: Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Human Health: Lead

Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment
Initiative: 
Draft Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Human Health: Lead
Deadline: 
30 Jul 2020

Draft Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Human Health: Lead are available for public review and comment until July 30, 2020.

Scientific Criteria Document

Fact Sheet

The draft provisional guidelines revise the 1999 Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for lead for the protection of human health only. The soil quality guidelines for lead for the protection of environmental health have not been revised. Read more about Call for Comments: Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Human Health: Lead

Source: CCME
Environmental Health
Toxics
Jun
15
2020

Youth Volunteer Opportunity: The Canadian Wilderness Stewardship Program

Position: 
Canadian Wilderness Stewardship Program
Organization: 
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Location: 
Southern Alberta

Empowering Youth to Be Leaders in Conservation

The Canadian Wilderness Stewardship Program (CWSP) is an educational experience designed to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards in Canada by connecting youth to nature and their local communities. Participants of the 2019-2020 program hailed from New Brunswick, the National Capital Region, Northern Manitoba, and Nunavut. 

The three core components of the program are: Read more about Youth Volunteer Opportunity: The Canadian Wilderness Stewardship Program

Source: CPAWS
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Volunteer
Jun
15
2020

Job Opportunity: Financial Coordinator, Indigenous Climate Action

Position: 
Financial Coordinator
Organization: 
Indigenous Climate Action
Location: 
anywhere in Canada

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 Finance Coordinator.

At ICA we inspire climate action by centering Indigenous nationhood and autonomy as a primary climate solution. ICA provides tools for our communities, promotes sustainable ways of life and uplifts our solutions and voices within the climate crisis. As Indigenous peoples, we must realize that we are our own experts. Read more about Job Opportunity: Financial Coordinator, Indigenous Climate Action

Source: GoodWork.ca
Climate Change
Full-time
Permanent
Paid
Jun
12
2020

New Bill 22 proposes changes to series of environmental tools in the name of “red tape reduction”

CPAWS Northern Alberta

Edmonton – A new bill was proposed by the provincial government on June 11, 2020, which takes aim at removing “red tape” to reduce costs, speed up approvals, and eliminate regulations the government deems unnecessary. The new Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020, was proposed by the provincial government on June 11, 2020. The omnibus bill includes 14 changes across six ministries that would affect land use activities within our protected parks, oil sands project approvals, and energy efficiency–among other concerning environmental issues. Read more about New Bill 22 proposes changes to series of environmental tools in the name of “red tape reduction”

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Energy Conservation
Oil Sands
Environmental Law & Policy
Jun
09
2020

Groups across Alberta and the Northwest Territories warn the federal government of impacts of monitoring suspensions on Wood Buffalo National Park

Fort Chipewyan Métis Association
Northwest Territory Métis Nation
Smith’s Landing First Nation
Hamlet of Fort Resolution
Keepers of the Athabasca Watershed Society
Alberta Wilderness Association
CPAWS Northern Alberta
CPAWS Northwest Territories
Ecology North
Alternatives North
Council of Canadians – Edmonton and Northwest Territories Chapters

Edmonton – The following letter was submitted on behalf of a joint group including: Fort Chipewyan Métis Association, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Smith’s Landing First Nation, the Hamlet of Fort Resolution, Keepers of the Athabasca Watershed Society Organization, Alberta Wilderness Association, CPAWS Northern Alberta, CPAWS Northwest Territories, Ecology North, Alternatives North, and Council of Canadians – Edmonton and Northwest Territories Chapters. The letter to the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change outlines the substantial risks to downstream communities and ecosystems due to the Alberta Energy Regulator’s decision to suspend environmental monitoring for oil & gas projects. The health of Wood Buffalo National Park and the success of its federal Action Plan is undermined by these suspensions. Wood Buffalo National Park is Canada’s largest national park, and continued ecological degradation would be grounds to list as a World Heritage Site “in Danger”. 

Download the full letter on the CPAWS website Read more about Groups across Alberta and the Northwest Territories warn the federal government of impacts of monitoring suspensions on Wood Buffalo National Park

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Alberta Wilderness Association
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Council of Canadians
Keepers of the Athabasca
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks

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