Fresh Water

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)

Climate Change

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Alberta Wilderness Association

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Issue Briefs

Jan

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.

Coal

Fresh Water

Mining

Alberta Environmental Network

Issue Briefs

Nov

2021

Water is Life Virtual Conference

Keepers of the Water

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.

Source: Water is Life Virtual Conference

Food Security

Oil Sands

Fresh Water

Indigienous Peoples Issues