Between the quiet and scenic hamlets of Tawatinaw and Rochester, among the vibrant colors of fall, the crisp fresh air and the sounds of migrating birds of all kinds, looms an ominous threat… Read more about Concerned Citizens object to destructive gravel pit proposal
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Manager (PM) provides leadership and direction to multi-stakeholder project teams, working groups, and committees tasked with developing various solutions and deliverables for some of Alberta's most challenging water and air management issues. Working within the AWC and CASA’s collaborative decision-making processes, the PM plays an integral role to ensure that stakeholder participation is meaningful, diverse perspectives are heard and considered in order to reach solutions through consensus, and various deliverables are produced on time and of high quality. Read more about Job Opportunity: Project Manager (Facilitation), CASA & AWC
CPAWS Northern Alberta will be travelling to Grande Prairie and Peace River to give presentations about the conservation of the headwaters from August 28th to August 30th.
CPAWS Northern Alberta will be giving a presentation on the conservation issues in the Grande Prairie area, on the importance of the headwaters of the Peace and Athabasca rivers, their role in climate change mitigation, and the impacts downstream that could occur if they are not protected! Read more about Presentation: Respecting the River
Edmonton's beautiful North Saskatchewan River Valley is the longest contiguous urban green space in North America! Celebrate the Wonder and the History hidden in our Edmonton gem! Read more about Night Out on the North Saskatchewan
Salary: $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 /year
Reporting: Reporting to the Executive Director of Athabasca Water Council
About Athabasca Watershed Council (AWC-WPAC) was established in 2009, the Athabasca Watershed Council (AWC-WPAC) is a designated Watershed Planning and Advisory Council (WPAC) that works in partnership with the Government of Alberta to achieve the goals outlined in the Provincial Government’s Water for Life strategy: Read more about Job Opportunity: Communications Specialist, Athabasca Watershed Council
Albertans live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth and we love to get out there to enjoy it. That’s worth protecting. Take a minute to help protect the nature you love before we miss our chance! Read more about Pledge your support for the Bighorn Wildland Park
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
A breakfast discussion about the evolving role of the federal government in environmental regulation with Professor Martin Olszynski from the University of Calgary.
Breakfast served at 7:30 am; program begins at 8:00 am
Tickets: $35 per person Read more about Green Regs and Ham: Pickerel, Pipelines and Pancakes
Join us to learn more about the native and invasive aquatic species, the health of the Battle River, and the local people who are helping to ensure the health of the land and water in this region.
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This is a free event, but please register in advance by calllng 1-888-672-0276 or emailing [email protected]. Read more about Water Invaders, Water Defenders: World Water Day Event
Albertans face unacceptable risks from unfunded oil sands mine clean-up costs. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) believes it is time for tar sands mine operators to pay full security for their clean-up obligations and remove this burden from the public. Read more about Public Risk For Oilsands Mines Clean-up Costs Must Be Removed
