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Edmonton Water Week

Edmonton Water Week
Mar 18 2013 (All day) - Mar 22 2013 (All day)

From the Edmonton Water Week website:

Edmonton Water Week is a full week of events to mark World Water Day, which falls annually on March 22, following a United Nations initiative that grew out of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro.
 

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Source: Edmonton Water Week

Location

various locations Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 13, 2013 by russ

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Save Our Lakes: The Health Impacts of Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms in Alberta

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper
Alberta Lake Management Society
Mar 19 2013 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Come join the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper and ALMS for an evening of discussion and education on the topic of toxic blue-green algae blooms in our lakes.

Toxic blue-green algae blooms are a known threat to swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters because of the human health impacts.

Our objectives for the evening are to provide the participants with the reasons for the concern and provide answers on what we can do and not do. Our promise is an evening that will both educate and entertain all those who attend and discussion that will impact the way we think and act regarding our Alberta lakes. Read more »

Source: Canada Water Week

Location

Atrium and Lecture Theatre 150
Telus Centre - University of Alberta (87 Avenue & 111 Street)
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted February 19, 2013 by AEN

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"Water in Focus" Photo Exhibition

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper
Apr 26 2012 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

The North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper (NSRK) is proud to present the 1st annual "Water in Focus" photo exhibition from 7 to 10 pm on Thursday April 26, 2012. The event will be hosted by NSRK Chairperson and President, Karen Percy Lowe. The Yellowhead Brewery's historic red brick building, located 10229-105 Street, in downtown Edmonton will be transformed into a gallery for an evening of photography, live beats, and local food and beer. Read more »

Event details and ticket information

Location

Yellowhead Brewery
10229 105 Street
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted February 15, 2012 by AEN

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Water in Focus Photo Contest

Deadline: 
31 Mar 2012 (All day)
Organization: 
North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Come celebrate our waters through the lens of a camera!

Click here for all of the details.

The North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper is launching our first "Water in Focus" Photo Contest and Event Exhibition.  The photo contest and exhibition are focused on four "water-themed" photo categories that capture everyone's relationship with water.  Every amateur photographer in Canada either has a photo or can take a photo that fits one of our categories.

The photo contest entry and payment is all online, secure, and confidential.  We want as many people as possible to be involved with celebrating our waters through photography and the dialogue one photo can create about our water. The photo contest will be open until March 31/2012. Read more »

Source: North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Posted February 15, 2012 by AEN

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Groundwater: Unlocking the Secrets to Alberta's Most Important Resource

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper
North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance
Mar 19 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Presenter: Jon Fennell, M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Geol, Principal Hydrogeologist

Come join the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper and North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance for an interactive and educational evening on the groundwater beneath our feet.

The objectives of our event are to stimulate discussion, create awareness and provide answers to the following questions: 1) What is groundwater? 2) Why groundwater is so important to us and all living things? 3) What are the human impacts on groundwater for now and the future? Our groundwater footprint 4) What can we do to preserve our most important resource? Read more »

Source: Canada Water Week

Location

Global Cafe, Jasper Place High School
8950 163 Street
Edmonton, AB T5R 2P2
See map: Google Maps

Posted February 15, 2012 by AEN

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"Water in Focus" Photo Contest & Photo Exhibition

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Come celebrate our waters through the lens of a camera!

Click here for all of the details.

The North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper is launching our first "Water in Focus" Photo Contest and Event Exhibition.  The photo contest and exhibition are focused on four "water-themed" photo categories that capture everyone's relationship with water.  Every amateur photographer in Canada either has a photo or can take a photo that fits one of our categories.

The photo contest entry and payment is all online, secure, and confidential.  We want as many people as possible to be involved with celebrating our waters through photography and the dialogue one photo can create about our water. The photo contest starts today and will be open until March 31/2012. Read more »

Contest details & entry instructions

Posted February 3, 2012 by AEN

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Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup: Emily Murphy Kick-off Event

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper
Sep 17 2011 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

On Saturday, September 17 at 10 AM in Emily Murphy Park, the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper will join other community supporters and individuals across the country for a morning of keeping our shorelines clean.  Clean shorelines are a part of swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters. Read more »

Link: North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper
Link: Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

Location

Emily Murphy Park
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted September 15, 2011 by AEN

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North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper's Swim Guide

Looking for a great Alberta beach this long weekend? There’s an app for that!

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper
27 Jul 2011

Edmonton, AB – Summer is half over and we all need some sun, sand and swimming. Thanks to North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper, finding your perfect beach just got easier.

This week, Riverkeeper launches the Swim Guide in Alberta, a brand new – and completely free – smartphone app and website. Swim Guide helps you locate your closest, cleanest beach, get directions, report pollution, view photos, determine if the water is safe for swimming, and share the whole adventure with friends and family on your social networks. Read more »

Posted July 27, 2011 by Anonymous

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River Valley Clean Up

North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper
May 1 2011 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

Come join the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper at the 24th Annual River Valley Clean Up on Sunday, May 1 from 10AM-2PM.

We meet at Victoria Park to begin the event.

Please rsvp to Glenn Isaac at: glenn [at] saskriverkeeper [dot] ca

For more details:http://www.edmonton.ca/environmental/capital_city_cleanup/river-valley-clean-up.aspx

Source: North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Location

Victoria Park
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted April 11, 2011 by AEN

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