Apr
22
2023
Fresh Water
Jun
23
2022
Water law and policy: Gaps, opportunities and law reforms
Jun 23 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
From the ELC website:
The Water Act was proclaimed into force on October 7th, 1998 and it represented a significant evolution in how the province could plan and manage water for environmental purposes. However, in the 23 and half years since its proclamation, the potential of the Act has yet to be realized. Read More
Apr
25
2022
Mar
15
2022
Coal Mining in Alberta's Eastern Slopes and Beyond
Take Action on Coal | Information & Resources | Updates & News
Updated March 15, 2022
Latest Update: Government announces expanded coal restrictions, releases Coal Policy Committee reports
On March 4, 2022, the Government of Alberta announced restrictions on coal development in the Eastern Slopes of the Rockies. The restrictions on new development will be in place until directions on coal activities are incorporated into updated regional land-use plans.
The Goverment also released the final reports of the Coal Policy Committee. Concerns with the environmental impacts of coal mining ranked among the most important issues to Albertans.
- News Release Getting it right on coal in Alberta (Government of Alberta)
- Reports Final report : recommendations for the management of coal resources in Alberta (Coal Policy Committee)
- Reports Engaging Albertans about coal (Coal Policy Committee)
Environmental groups welcomed the restrictions on new development, but concerns remained over the impacts of existing coal mining activities and the 4 advanced projects that were allowed to continue the regulatory process.
- Coal Exploration and Mining on the Eastern Slopes – Is there an end in sight? (Alberta Wilderness Association)
- Government of Alberta’s new plan provides temporary relief from the risk of coal (CPAWS Northern & Southern Alberta)
- What has (and hasn’t) changed for coal mining in Alberta (The Narwhal)
- Alberta keeps decades-old coal policy in place, 4 advanced projects to continue regulatory process (CBC News)
- Alberta to extend pause on Rocky Mountain coal mines (Global News/The Canadian Press)
Jan
28
2022
Alberta Beyond Coal: What to Expect in 2022
Despite the reinstatement of Alberta’s 1976 Coal Policy in 2021, eight coal mining projects continued to move ahead with exploration. Coal development was not only still an option in Alberta, it was still happening.
Protect our Water - Alberta Beyond Coal was started to fight well-resourced coal companies and their billionaire owners. Through education, outreach and a strategic lawn sign campaign, the Alberta Environmental Network organized a collaborative effort to pause coal development in Alberta. Read More
Nov
18
2021
Water is Life Virtual Conference
Nov 18 2021 - 9:00am to Nov 20 2021 - 1:00pm
From the conference website:
Over the 3 days we will offer amazing learning opportunities as we host speakers both locally and internationally who will speak on topics that all relate to water such as; food security, culture, language as well as current impacts to water.
We will be raffling off 3 greenhouses that are valued at $1500 each. The winner can choose a greenhouse for their community school, existing community garden, Indigenous University or Indigenous Community College. Read More
Oct
13
2021
Aug
07
2021
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.
CALGARY/TERRITORIES OF THE BLACKFOOT AND PEOPLES OF TREATIES 6 AND 7, HOME TO MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA, REGION III Read More
Jun
29
2021
The State of Riparian Areas in the Pembina River Watershed
Athabasca Watershed Council
Jun 29 2021 - 10:00am
From the AWC website:
Join us Tuesday at 10 AM with our Watershed Coordinator, Sarah MacDonald, and three guest speakers for a conversation about riparian areas in the Pembina River Watershed! This is event is open to the public and is free to join.
Register for this webinar in advance by clicking here. Read More
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