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Volunteer Opportunity: An Absence of Absinthe

Nature Conservancy of Canada
Sep 13 2012 - 9:30am - 3:30pm

The Nature Conservancy has a few exciting volunteer opportunities coming up and we want to get the word out!

Absinthe wormwood is an extremely aggressive invasive species in Canada and establishes in pastures and ranges which can have significant impacts on the quality of forage for wildlife. Join us for a day in the field as we work to remove absinthe wormwood from the Collins property- a 155 acre piece of land that is a key piece in NCC's growing network of protected wetlands in the area. Once we’ve tackled the wormwood, we’ll have the chance to explore and learn about the area with an interpretive nature walk. Read more »

Source: Nature Conservancy of Canada

Location

Nearest town: Elnora, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted September 4, 2012 by AEN

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Alberta Wetlands: From Classification to Policy

Aquality Environmental Consulting Ltd.
Jun 5 2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

A ​Pre-Conference Workshop at the CWRA Conference June 5 - 8, 2012 

Wetlands are some of the most productive and important ecosystems in the world. Overall, they are very complex and require years of study to grasp the value and importance of the services they offer as well as their function.  Read more »

Location

The Banff Centre
Banff, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted April 26, 2012 by AEN

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Slow Down Oil Sands to Save Wetlands, Scientist Says

Alberta Wilderness Association
Water Matters
19 Apr 2012

As development continues to destroy wetlands crucial to Alberta’s water security and climate regulation, a new research paper by a University of Alberta ecologist, Dr. Lee Foote, concludes that the government should negotiate mineable oil sands development limits. The paper cites doubtful reclamation success for the extensive peat wetlands central to that landscape. The Alberta Wilderness Association and Water Matters call on Alberta’s political party leaders to commit to meaningful wetland conservation measures including protection of boreal wetlands. Read more »

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Source: Water Matters

Posted April 19, 2012 by AEN

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Conservation & Stewardship Tools Workshop

Bow River Basin Council
Oct 21 2011 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

There are many communities in Alberta that are striving to protect valued landscapes (wetlands, riparian areas, biodiversity, agricultural lands, etc.), whether urban or rural, community leaders are looking for tools and processes that make this possible. There are areas of high conservation value that have timber leases, grazing leases, and oil leases – the owners of these leases are also looking for tools to help them meet the expectations for stewardship and conservation. Read more »

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Location

Cochrane RancheHouse
101 RancheHouse Road
Cochrane, AB T4C 2K8
See map: Google Maps

Posted October 11, 2011 by AEN

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Urban Lakes & Wetlands Workshop

Alberta Lake Management Society
Sep 30 2011 (All day) - Oct 1 2011 (All day)

Earlybird registration deadline is August 31, 2011

18th Annual ALMS Workshop

Urban lakes are unique, and as such pose unique management issues. The focus of the 2011 ALMS workshop will be on management of the quality and quantity of water within urban lakes and wetlands, other than storm water treatment ponds, and land uses that will impact or affect these lakes and wetlands.   

Highlights include: Read more »

Program & registration information on the ALMS website

Location

Chestermere Community Centre Chestermere, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted August 24, 2011 by AEN

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Call for Delegates: Director & Alternate, Alberta Water Council

Initiative: 
Board of Directors
Position: 
Director & Alternate
Organization: 
Alberta Water Council
Application Deadline: 
16 Sep 2011 (All day)

The Alberta Water Council (AWC) has been tasked with tracking implementation of the Alberta Water for Life strategy, a province-wide approach to the protection of watersheds in Alberta. Read more »

Posted August 12, 2011 by AEN

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Conservation Volunteers: Unravelling the Wire

Nature Conservancy of Canada
Edmonton & Area Land Trust
Aug 13 2011 - 9:30am - 3:30pm

Join NCC and Edmonton and Area Land Trust as we tear-down and roll-up a woven fence inhibiting wildlife movement amongst the patchwork of wetlands in the Cooking Lake Moraine. You can help us improve the connectivity of this area all in a days work! For more information and to register for events, go to www.conservationvolunteers.ca.

Source: Conservation Volunteers

Location

Hicks Property - Cooking Lake Moraine Natural Area Tofield, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted July 7, 2011 by AEN

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Calgary’s Changing Culture: Innovative Water Leadership

Waterlution
Jun 17 2011 (All day) - Jun 19 2011 (All day)

Four Future of Water Workshops are planned across Canada in 2011 -- visit our brand new website to check them out!

www.waterlution.org

Calgary’s changing Culture: Innovative Water Leadership
Calgary, Alberta
June 17, 2011 - June 19, 2011

Location

Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted April 22, 2011 by Anonymous

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How to Make Water Last - YES! Magazine

YES! Magazine

(in support of World Water Week)

Only a tiny fraction of Earth’s water is available as fresh water. But even with climate change and growing populations, there’s enough for everyone if we work together to keep it clean, use it wisely, and share it fairly.

YES! Magazine dedicated their entire May 2010 edition in support of water. Articles include: Read more »

Water Solutions

Posted March 22, 2011 by Anonymous

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Community Workshop for Watershed Solutions

Red Deer River Watershed Alliance
Apr 28 2011 - 10:00am - 3:00pm

Thanks to those of you who were able to participate in the January Community Workshops. We came together and talked about the problems and issues in the watershed. To see the notes, presentations and photos of those workshops, go to: http://rdrwa.ca/workshops.php

There is another set of Community Workshops to talk about solutions to the problems in the watershed. We hope to see you there: Read more »

Community Workshop for Watershed Solutions - Oyen

Location

Oyen Seniors Centre
219 2 Street West
Oyen, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 18, 2011 by Anonymous

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