The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) connects Albertans and environmental groups that are dedicated to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment. As a non-profit and non-partisan organization, the AEN supports collaboration of the environmental community throughout the province.
We are a network of individuals and groups working together on shared concerns. AEN members include individuals and representatives from member groups that connect, collaborate and share information.
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The September 24th issue of the Canadian Environmental Network's Weekly E-Bulletin is now available at the CEN website.
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Alberta Wilderness Association
News Release: September 22, 2004
New information on recreational use and abuse in Bighorn Wildland will be presented by Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) at the 2004 Interdisciplinary Research and Management in Mountain Areas Conference
in Banff.
"Degradation of wilderness by recreationists is the result of poor management," says Lara Smandych, AWA Conservation Biologist. "Protection of wilderness values must be made a government priority."
Preliminary results from AWA's Bighorn Wildland Recreational Use and Impact Monitoring Study show that Bighorn Wildland is being subjected to intensive OHV and equestrian use. This recreation has resulted in Read More
The Autumn VoA newsletter can be accessed at:
http://www.planet.eon.net/~voa/lv_autumn2004.pdf
VOA also maintains an extensive library of relevant books and audio/video tapes for our members. The database of library resources can be accessed at:
Direct Action Training
September 25th & 26th, Saturday & Sunday (staring at 9 am)
Direct action is a dynamic, exciting and powerful form of protest. Tactics range from stickering and market action, to tree blockades and lock downs. Learn the skills that will help you change corporate and government policies now, from experienced, knowledgeable and passionate representatives from the Environmental Direct Action Network, Rainforest Action Network and Forest Ethics. Join us for this two-day workshop on inspiration, learning and empowerment. Read More
The September 17th issue of the Canadian Environmental Network's Weekly E-Bulletin is now available at the CEN website.
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