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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

The Pembina Institute
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 »

Source: Pembina Institute

Posted April 29, 2013 by AEN

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Weeding for Wildlife

Edmonton & Area Land Trust
Jun 8 2013 - 8:30am - 3:00pm
Jun 15 2013 - 8:30am - 3:00pm

Help the Edmonton and Area Land Trust restore riparian habitat.


Why: To improve the local habitat for wildlife for nesting and feeding, and reduce the spread of invasive plants that displace native vegetation. Read more »

Location

Glory Hills Property near Stony Plain, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted April 5, 2013 by AEN

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Volunteer Opportunity: Weeding for Wildlife, Edmonton & Area Land Trust

Position: 
Volunteer weeders
Organization: 
Edmonton & Area Land Trust
Application Deadline: 
8 Jun 2013 (All day)
Location: 
Glory Hills property, near Stony Plain

Help the Edmonton and Area Land Trust restore riparian habitat.

When: June 8 and 15; 8:30 am to 3 pm.

Why: To improve the local habitat for wildlife for nesting and feeding, and reduce the spread of invasive plants that displace native vegetation. Read more »

Posted April 5, 2013 by AEN

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Stop Castle Logging Rally

Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition
Jan 20 2013 - 11:00am - 2:00pm

Please join us at a Stop Castle Logging Rally on Sunday, January 20 in Beaver Mines.

As many of you will know, Spray Lake Sawmills (SLS) is currently clear-cut logging in the Castle. The provincial government gave SLS permission to complete the first year of logging that was delayed by last winter's protests. Read more »

Location

Beaver Mines Gazebo Beaver Mines, AB
See map: Google Maps
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Posted January 18, 2013 by AEN

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Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference

Alberta Prairie Conservation Forum
Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
Feb 19 2013 (All day) - Feb 22 2013 (All day)

Purpose

The 10th Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference is a forum to discuss the latest issues, information, research and trends in prairie landscape and species conservation. The conference is held every three years in a Canadian Prairie Province. Read more »

Conference website

Location

Sheraton Red Deer Hotel
3310 50 Avenue
Red Deer, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted December 27, 2012 by AEN

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South Saskatchewan Regional Plan Public Input Workshop

Alberta Wilderness Association
Dec 11 2012 - 7:00pm

Planning for our Future - Public information and workshop on the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan

The government has recently started public consultations on the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP).  The SSRP is the long term plan that will shape what the Calgary region, southern Alberta, and many of your favorite wilderness spots will look like into the future.  If you care about healthy ecosystems, healthy communities, sustainable economic growth in Alberta, recreation opportunities, water quality, air quality, wildlife persistence, publ Read more »

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

AWA Office
455 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted December 10, 2012 by AEN

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Prairie Grasslands and Species at Risk Protected

Government Sets High Bar for Suffield National Wildlife Area

Alberta Wilderness Association
30 Nov 2012

The seven-group Suffield Coalition today applauded the government’s decision to deny approval of Cenovus' (previously EnCana) proposal to drill 1,275 natural gas wells and construct associated infrastructure in the Suffield National Wildlife Area (NWA). Suffield NWA was established in 2003 to protect endangered native prairie and the many species of animals and plants at risk in the area, including at least 15 federally listed species threatened with extinction. Read more »

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Posted November 30, 2012 by AEN

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Planning for our Future: Public information and workshop on the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan

Alberta Wilderness Association
Dec 11 2012 - 7:00pm

The government has recently started public consultations on the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan . In a relaxed setting, AWA staff and guests will provide information about the plan, work through ways that you can give your feedback & answer your questions one-on-one. This workshop is hands-on and designed to help you quickly and confidently give your feedback during this busy time of year. See you there!

Free of charge. Everyone welcome.

Reservations: Read more »

Location

Hillhurst Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted November 27, 2012 by AEN

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ELC Comments on Public Lands & Wind Power Regulation

Environmental Law Centre

The Environmental Law Centre has posted its comments on Bill 202: Public Lands (Grasslands Preservation) Amendment Act, 2012 and the Alberta Utilities Commission's Wind Power Regulatory Process Review.

Posted November 23, 2012 by AEN

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Bill 8: Government Listens with Selective Hearing

Alberta Wilderness Association
5 Nov 2012

The recent announcement that the Government of Alberta will introduce Bill 8 (Electric Utilities Amendment Act, 2012) to effectively overturn amendments made through Bill 50 (Electric Statutes Amendment Act, 2009) is underwhelming to say the least.

Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) applauds the bill that would require all future transmission infrastructure projects go through a full needs-assessment process by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), but we are acutely disappointed that Bill 8 does not address the significant projects approved under Bill 50. Read more »

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Posted November 8, 2012 by AEN

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