Water & Watershed Management

Jun
10
2015

Webinar: RAIN Community Solutions—engagement tools for stormwater

RAIN Community Solutions
Jun 10 2015 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Are you looking for training, tools, funding and support to help your organization take a role in promoting ecological solutions to stormwater issues in your community?

RAIN Community Solutions works with community-based environmental organizations, to develop customized plans to address local stormwater issues and priorities.

Join us on June 10 from 12-1pm EDT for a free webinar that introduces our program and services which include: Read More

Tickets & registration
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Mar
17
2015

Watershed Stewardship Grants

Organization: 
Land Stewardship Centre of Canada
Deadline: 
17 Apr 2015

From the Land Stewardship Centre website:

WSG applications are NOW being accepted. Get your application form here >>

New for 2015

In addition to the regular WSG funding, for 2015, Land Stewardship Centre, in partnership with the Education and Outreach division of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, is offering a new grant stream under the current Watershed Stewardship Grant (WSG) Program to fund wetland-specific projects in support of the Wetland Policy. Grants up to $10,000 will be issued in 2015 to eligible groups on a per-project basis. Get the wetland grant application form here >>

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Full program information & application instructions
Land Stewardship Centre
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Wetlands
Mar
16
2015

Alberta Government chooses oil over water: new rules bow to corporate interests

Coalition of groups slam release of pro-industry water usage rules for the oil sands industry
Keepers of the Athabasca
SumOfUs.org
Environmental Defence Canada
Natural Resources Defense Council

VANCOUVER, March 13, 2015 /CNW/ - Today SumOfUs.org, Keepers of the Athabasca, Environmental Defence Canada and the Natural Resources Defense Council criticized the Alberta government for its decision to adopt weak new environmental regulations governing water usage in the oil sands industry today. The long-awaited Surface Water Quantity Framework (SWQF) and Tailings Management Framework set guidelines on how much water oil sands companies can extract from the Athabasca River, and guidelines regarding the management and production of toxic tailings waste. Read More

Keepers of the Athabasca
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Energy
Oil Sands
Mar
13
2015

Government plan fails to protect lower Athabasca River when most needed

New water management framework leaves river exposed to unacceptable risk
Pembina Institute
Alberta Wilderness Association
South Peace Environmental Association
WWF-Canada

EDMONTON — The lower Athabasca River will continue to be exposed to significant risks under the Surface Water Quantity Management Framework for the Lower Athabasca River released today by the Governments of Alberta and Canada. Read More

Source (with Backgrounder): Pembina Institute
Alberta Wilderness Association
Pembina Institute
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Energy
Oil Sands
Mar
10
2015

RBC–Evergreen Watershed Champions Award

Organization: 
Evergreen
Deadline: 
17 Apr 2015

From the Evergreen website:

Evergreen’s Watershed Champions program is designed to inspire and equip elementary and intermediate classes across Canada to learn more about their local watershed.

Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them and an instinct to care for the environment. By teaching students about the dynamics of their local watershed and how to take care of it, schools can help maintain the vitality of the ecosystem.

Find out how you can be a Watershed Champion!

Apply for the RBC–Evergreen Watershed Champions Award
We want to reward your hard work by annually recognizing outstanding achievement in watershed education. Tell us how your class is learning about and caring for your local watershed, and your school could win funding to further enhance its environmental initiatives. Learn more and apply here.

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More information & application instructions
Water & Watershed Management
Forest Restoration
Environmental Education
Mar
10
2015

Land Stewardship Centre launches "Septic Sense: Solutions for Rural Living" pilot program

Land Stewardship Centre of Canada
Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association

From the Land Stewardship Centre website:

Land Stewardship Centre (LSC), in partnership with the Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA), have launched a pilot program, Septic Sense: Solutions for Rural Living, to provide landowners access to the information, resources and support that can help them responsibly manage their septic systems.

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Source: Land Stewardship Centre of Canada
Water & Watershed Management
Land Management & Stewardship
Waste Management
Sustainable Communities
Land Stewardship Centre
News & Announcements
Feb
20
2015

Notice of Application: Shell Canada Ltd. Fox Creek Area Multiwell Pads & Associated Infrastructure

Alberta Energy Regulator
Initiative: 
Shell Canada Ltd. 4 multiwell pads and associated infrastructure
Deadline: 
8 Mar 2015

Application No. 1822111
Shell Canada Limited
Fox Creek Area Read More

Source: Alberta Energy Regulator
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Energy
Conventional Oil & Gas
Fracking
Feb
20
2015

Notice of Application: Shell Canada Ltd. Fox Creek Area Water License & Associated Infrastructure

Alberta Energy Regulator
Initiative: 
Shell Canada Ltd. water license and associated infrastructure
Deadline: 
8 Mar 2015

Application No. 1822109
Shell Canada Limited
Fox Creek Area Read More

Source: Alberta Energy Regulator
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Energy
Conventional Oil & Gas
Fracking
Mar
12
2015

Stewards in Motion— Oldman Watershed

Alberta Stewardship Network
Mar 12 2015 - 3:30pm to 10:30pm
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Transforming collaboration to advance lo​cal stewardship efforts

This interactive event gives participants the opportunity to actively learn, share, and engage in collaborative dialogue across sectors. Using the newly developed environmental stewardship framework, participants will:

  • Learn how stewardship and resource management principles can more effectively be incorporated into the land-use planning and development process
  • Identify and discuss local potential projects that would benefit from applying this approach, then develop a process for implementation
  • Share results, identify opportunities, needs and gaps in the region
Register online
Stewards in Motion homepage

Location

Venue to be determined Fort McLeod or Claresholm , AB
See map: Google Maps
Land Stewardship Centre
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Land Management & Stewardship
Public Participation

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