Water Quality

Oct
18
2018

Canada must assess toxicity of tailings pond chemicals, enviro groups argue

Keepers of the Athabasca
Environmental Defence
Ecojustice

CALGARY – Environmental groups say the Government of Canada is failing to meet its legal responsibilities by exempting tailings pond chemicals from a recent screening assessment.

In a comment letter sent to Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada on behalf of Environmental Defence and Keepers of the Athabasca on Oct. 17, Ecojustice lawyers called on the government to reconsider naphthenic acids from oil sands process-affected water in assessing whether these chemicals should be regulated under law. Read more about Canada must assess toxicity of tailings pond chemicals, enviro groups argue

Source: Ecojustice
Ecojustice
Keepers of the Athabasca
Oil Sands
Fresh Water
Groundwater
Water Quality
Toxics
May
02
2018

AWA Tuesday Talk: Water Quality and Wildlife

Alberta Wilderness Association
May 2 2018 - 1:00am

What do water bug communities tell us about human and natural impacts in the Castle, Kananaskis and Bow Rivers?

How can they help us measure pollutants?

What are the impacts of wastewater on fish?

Do wetlands play an important role for pollinators?

How can we improve public involvement with open data?

Join us for an exploration into these questions as we showcase the results of independent research conducted by Environmental Science students at the University of Calgary! Read more about AWA Tuesday Talk: Water Quality and Wildlife

Register on the AWA website

Location

AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Water Quality
May
17
2016

Pembina reacts to Bill 18

New Act is intended to ensure independent environmental monitoring

Pembina Institute

EDMONTON — Andrew Read, technical and policy analyst at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the introduction of Bill 18 today in the Alberta Legislature. Read more about Pembina reacts to Bill 18

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Climate Change
Fresh Water
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Atmosphere
Energy
Air Quality
Oil Sands
Water Quality
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Science
May
17
2016

Gravel Mining Puts Water at Risk

Alberta Wilderness Association

Alberta’s gravel mining policy significantly erodes environmental protection by allowing gravel mining to occur in the 1:100 year floodplain of rivers. Documents obtained by private citizens in a Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) request reveal that Alberta’s internal sand and gravel mining policy was developed and approved in 2011 in a secretive process that ignored expert scientific advice and excluded the public. Read more about Gravel Mining Puts Water at Risk

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Central Athabasca Stewardship Society
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Water Quality
Groundwater
Wetlands
Riparian Areas
Mar
03
2016

Call for Comments: Proposed Regulations for Microbeads in Personal Care Products Used to Exfoliate or Cleanse

Environment and Climate Change Canada
Initiative: 
Proposed Regulations for Microbeads in Personal Care Products Used to Exfoliate or Cleanse
Deadline: 
10 Mar 2016

In February, Environment and Climate Change Canada has posted a consultation document on the Proposed Regulations for Microbeads in Personal Care Products Used to Exfoliate or Cleanse to the CEPA Environmental Registry.

From the CEPA Environmental Registry:

The consultation will be followed by a 30-day comment period. Comments received during this period will be taken into consideration while drafting the proposed Regulations. Please submit comments in writing no later than March 10, 2016.

Please address comments to the Products Division with the subject “Consultation on Proposed Regulations for Microbeads”. Comments can be submitted by mail, email or fax:

Read more about Call for Comments: Proposed Regulations for Microbeads in Personal Care Products Used to Exfoliate or Cleanse
View the Consulttion Document on the CEPA Environmental Registry
Fresh Water
Toxics
Water Quality
Mar
03
2016

EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grants

Organization: 
City of Edmonton
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
Deadline: 
28 Mar 2016

The City of Edmonton and Alberta Ecotrust are partnering to deliver environmental grants to help support energy literate citizens with energy conserving lifestyles and a strong shift to active and public transportation.

We believe that protecting and improving the environment within Edmonton’s borders is a shared responsibility. Through EcoCity Edmonton, citizens can learn about Edmonton’s environmental vision, find inspiration to take action in their community, and apply for a grant to help get ideas off the ground. Read more about EcoCity Edmonton: Community Sustainability Grants

Full eligibility details, criteria, guidelines, and application instructions
Alberta Ecotrust
Climate Change
Fresh Water
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Water & Watershed Management
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Wilderness & Parks
Air Quality
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Water Quality
Riparian Areas
Local Food
Nov
16
2015

Publication—In Water we Trust: Engaging Albertans in Restoration and Maintenance of Environmental Flows

Environmental Law Centre

The Environmental Law Centre has made available for download their report "In Water we Trust: Engaging Albertans in Restoration and Maintenance of Environmental Flows":

Should Alberta adopt policies that allow for 3rd party participation in instream flow protection?  Are water trust organizations a part of the answer to instream flow needs in over-allocated basins?  The Environmental Law Centre’s report In Water we Trust:  Engaging Albertans in Restoration and Maintenance of Environmental Flows seeks to answer these questions.

Read more about Publication—In Water we Trust: Engaging Albertans in Restoration and Maintenance of Environmental Flows
Download the report & supplemental documents
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Environmental Law & Policy
Water Quality
Environmental Law Centre
Reports & Publications
Aug
29
2014

Call for Delegate: AWC Enhancing Source Water Protection Working Group

Alberta Water Council
Initiative: 
Enhancing Source Water Protection Working Group
Position: 
ENGO Delegate
Application Deadline: 
12 Sep 2014

At the October 2013 meeting, the board agreed to launch a new working group to explore opportunities to enhance source water protection in Alberta. The working group will scope and clarify the issues, propose a preliminary budget, and develop a draft terms of reference for board consideration and approval in March 2015. Read more about Call for Delegate: AWC Enhancing Source Water Protection Working Group

Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Water Quality
May
22
2014

Playing on the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper
May 22 2014 - 12:00am to 2:30am

Current Impacts & Update on Recreational Water Quality for
People & Fish

From the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper website:

Our North Saskatchewan River is a natural and recreational treasure. However, two of the most commonly asked questions of the Riverkeeper are:

"Is it safe to recreate in and on the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton?"

"Is the water quality safe and suitable for fish in Edmonton?"

Read more about Playing on the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton>
Full event details on the NSRK website

Location

ECHA 2-190 Lecture Hall
Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (SW corner of 87 Avenue & 114 Street)
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper
Fresh Water
Outdoor Recreation
Water Quality

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