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. 

Apr
08
2010

Alberta FOIP finds more than ducks killed on tar sands operations

Sierra Club Prairie
Greenpeace Canada

Edmonton — An information request has forced the Alberta government to reveal that in addition to the infamous dead ducks, 164 animals, including 27 bears, were killed between 2000 and 2008 on operations in the Alberta tar sands.

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) request was filed by independent scientist Kevin Timoney and sought material from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD). The disclosed SRD information covers only three oil companies and shows reported deaths of 27 black bears, 67 deer, 31 red fox, 21 coyote, as well as moose, muskrats, beavers, voles, martens, wolves, and bats. Read more about Alberta FOIP finds more than ducks killed on tar sands operations

Read the release on the Sierra Club website
Sierra Club of Canada
Greenpeace
Wildlife Protection
Oil Sands
Apr
07
2010

Bike Maintenance Classes

Edmonton Bicycle Commuters

Edmonton Bicycle Commuters are offering bike maintenance seminars throughout April and May. Seminars include Basic Maintenance and Wheel Care. All classes run Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at BikeWorks and are free for members and $5 for non-members. Registration is required.

Check the EBC calendar for course specifics and registration information. Read more about Bike Maintenance Classes

Bicycling & other human-powered transport
Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society
Apr
01
2010

Call for Delegates: Member, Developing a Water for Life Partnership Strategy Working Group

Alberta Water Council
Initiative: 
Developing a Water for Life Partnership Strategy Working Group
Position: 
Member
Application Deadline: 
12 Apr 2010

The AEN has received a request from the Alberta Water Council (AWC) to identify two to three ENGO sector participants for a new working group: Developing a Water for Life Partnership Strategy.

Deadline to indicate interest is at noon Monday April 12, 2010.

Background

The Council recognized a need to improve communication, coordination, integration and cooperation between the Alberta Water Council and the other Water for Life partnerships – particularly the Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils and decided to create a Working Group to further examine the issue.

No firm project description exists – the purpose of the Working Group will be to develop a clear, concise, achievable project (ie. Develop a Terms of Reference)

The Working Group will not “do” the project, but will describe a project to be completed by a Project Team. Read more about Call for Delegates: Member, Developing a Water for Life Partnership Strategy Working Group

Fresh Water
Apr
01
2010

Call for Delegates: Member, AWC Non-Point Source Pollution Working Group

Alberta Water Council
Initiative: 
AWC Non-Point Source Pollution Working Group
Position: 
Member
Application Deadline: 
12 Apr 2010

The AEN has received a request from the Alberta Water Council (AWC) to identify two to three Non-Point Source Pollution Working Group. ENGO sector participants for a new working group:

Deadline to indicate interest is at noon Monday April 12, 2010.

Background

The Council, through its “Recommended Projects to Advance the Goal of Healthy Aquatic Ecosystems” recognized an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the contributions of non-point source pollution and the policies and tools that can minimize their impacts. Work in this area appears to align nicely with the Government of Alberta’s new direction to address impacts of all activities on the landscape through a cumulative effects management approach Read more about Call for Delegates: Member, AWC Non-Point Source Pollution Working Group

Fresh Water
Toxics
Water Quality
Apr
01
2010

Edmonton's Earth Day Festival

Edmonton Earth Day
Spring is here, and we have the great pleasure in announcing the 21st Annual Edmonton’s Earth Day, Canada’s leading Environmental celebration.

Although International Earth Day is celebrated on the 22nd of April, each year Edmonton positions our event on the closest Sunday, to enable the most people possible to attend. This year we will be starting Earth Week off on the Sunday beforehand.

Therefore, this year’s event is to be held in a new location, in Fort Edmonton Park, in and around Blatchford Hangar on Sunday, April 18th, from noon to 6 pm.  Volunteers, societies, environmental and wholistic organizations throughout the city are busy preparing their displays, activities and workshops for what promises to be a wonderful event. Read more about Edmonton's Earth Day Festival

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