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The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization comprised of groups throughout the province dedicated to helping preserve and protect Alberta's environment. The AEN's purpose is to facilitate the sharing of information & resources among member groups, and to assist them in taking common action. AEN also promotes awareness of environmental issues & activities with stakeholders & the general public. AEN facilitates member group meetings and the participation of member groups in meetings and consultation with government and/or industry. Check out Field Notes for the latest news, events & action alerts from the AEN & our member groups.

 

AEN Spring Meetings & AGM

Mar 31 2013 - 6:00pm - Jun 1 2013 - 2:30pm

You are invited to attend the 2013 Alberta Environmental Network Spring Meetings & AGM. This gathering is a great opportunity for ENGOs to get together, connect, and collaborate on strengthening the environmental movement in Alberta. Read more »

Location

Bennett Centre
9703 94 Street NW
Edmonton, AB

Posted May 7, 2013 by AEN

Call for Comments: Proposed Ambient Air Quality Objective for Acrolein

Initiative: 
Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives: Acrolein
Deadline: 
2 Jul 2013 (All day)

Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development (AESRD) has posted the draft Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objective for Acrolein for public comment. The draft objective and the assessment report are available on the AESRD website. Read more »

Posted May 9, 2013 by AEN

Call for Comments: Proposed Ambient Air Quality Objectives for Arsenic

Initiative: 
Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives: Arsenic
Deadline: 
2 Jul 2013 (All day)

Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development (AESRD) has posted the draft Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objective for Arsenic for public comment. The draft objective and the assessment report are available on the AESRD website. Read more »

Posted May 9, 2013 by AEN

Progress update shows little change, two years after road map to responsible oilsands development released

With substantial progress on only two of 19 recommendations, faster implementation of oilsands environmental solutions needed to secure social license for future development

29 Apr 2013

Edmonton — Two years after the Pembina Institute outlined 19 steps toward responsible oilsands development in a report entitled Solving the Puzzle, and one year after Alison Redford won a majority government, very little progress has been made on the recommended policy improvements, according to an update released by the Institute today. Read more »

Posted April 29, 2013 by AEN

Alberta Again Violates Caribou Policies With Today's Energy Leasing

24 Apr 2013

“Alberta Energy promotes caribou habitat disturbance by selling leases that drive new well sites, ignoring technology options to reduce existing footprint,” says Carolyn Campbell, AWA conservation specialist.  “In the Little Smoky range with over 95% disturbance, the government wages war on wolves and moose while encouraging more industry footprint that drives caribou population declines.” Read more »

Posted April 24, 2013 by AEN

Call for Delegates: Electricity Framework Review Project Team, Clean Air Strategic Alliance

Initiative: 
Electricity Framework Review Project Team
Position: 
ENGO Members (4 delegates)
Application Deadline: 
22 Apr 2013 (All day)

On March 27, 2013 Clean Air Strategic Alliance Board approved the project charter for the 2013 Electricity Framework Review. Sectors have been asked to re-confirm past delegates and select new delegates (as needed) for a project team.

The project charter has been distributed with this delegate selection notice.

The goal of the Electricity Project Team from the project charter: Read more »

Posted April 19, 2013 by AEN

Call for Delegates: Odour Management Project Team, Clean Air Strategic Alliance

Initiative: 
Odour Management Project Team
Position: 
ENGO Member (3 delegates)
Application Deadline: 
22 Apr 2013 (All day)

On March 27, 2013 Clean Air Strategic Alliance Board approved the project charter for a Odour Project Team. Sectors have been asked to select delegates for a project team.

The project charter has been attached with this delegate selection notice.

Project Goal: To create a good practice guide for assessing and managing odour in Alberta.

Posted April 19, 2013 by AEN

Earth Day Celebration: Small is Beautiful

Apr 20 2013 - 11:00am - 4:00pm

Earth's General Store is working with the Edmonton Earth Day Festival to host an intimate mini Earth Day Celebration - 'Small is Beautiful' on April 20, 2013 from 11am to 4pm. Read more »

Location

Earth's General Store
9605 Whyte Avenue
Edmonton, AB

Posted April 15, 2013 by AEN

City of Edmonton Master Naturalist Program

Jun 4 2013 (All day)

City of Edmonton Master Naturalist Program 2013 – Now Accepting Applications!

Master Naturalist Program Logo

Are you interested in learning more about ecology and naturalization in Edmonton, and how to get involved in the stewardship of local natural areas? If so, consider taking part in this year's Master Naturalist Program! Read more »

Location

MacEwan University (City Centre Campus)
Edmonton, AB

Posted April 11, 2013 by AEN

Alberta Ecotrust Community Grant Program - Deadline Extended

Deadline: 
22 Apr 2013 - 23:59

Need cash for a good cause? 

  • Are you an Alberta-based organization whose vision and mission primarily focus on the environment? 
  • Are you working on issues surrounding water and water quality; landscapes and land use; or air, climate and energy efficiency?
  • Are you a registered nonprofit or a charity?

Then consider applying to the Alberta Ecotrust Community Grant Program! Read more »

Posted April 10, 2013 by AEN

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