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The October 8 issue of the Canadian Environmental Network's Weekly E-Bulletin is now available at the CEN website.
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2005 St Andrews Prize for
the Environment, a joint venture between ConocoPhillips and the
University of St Andrews, Scotland's oldest and best-known seat of
learning.
Aimed at helping ordinary people find solutions to environmental
problems, the Prize was launched six years ago and is recognized as a
prestigious international initiative, attracting entries from around the
world.
The first deadline for applying (submitting a single page summary of a
practical environmental solution) is due by 31 October 2004. The Prize
website has all the information you will need to apply. Visit it by Read More
Alberta Wilderness Association
News Release: October 4, 2004
The government appointed Basin Advisory
Committee (BAC) for the Red Deer River is
ignoring the water conservation requirements for
a healthy river in favour of using its water for
future needs that will threaten the Red Deer
River ecosystem.
"This river is a resource that belongs to the
entire province, and we should not let a
short-sighted, government-appointed committee
guided by local self-interest, sign away a river's
future health," says Heinz Unger, AWA Board Read More
September 17, 2004
In November of this year, the SmartWood Program of the Rainforest Alliance
will conduct a forest management assessment of Alberta Pacific Forest
Industries Inc. (Al-Pac's) forestry management on their Forest Management
Agreement (FMA) area. The assessment will determine if Al-Pac's forest
management and operations can be certified as meeting the requirements of
the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), an independent and widely recognized
forest certification system.
This notice is to invite your comments on Al-Pac's forest management on the
FMA and to provide information about the assessment process. Information on Read More
In November, the Pembina Institute will release the second edition of its popular book, "When the Oilpatch Comes to Your Backyard: A Citizens' Guide". Updated to reflect the many changes in government regulations since its first release in 2001, this comprehensive guide also includes new material, such as quick reference charts, checklists of issues to address before signing an agreement and new sections on coalbed methane.
As with the first edition, the guide offers easy-to-understand information on what to expect at each stage of oil and gas development. It describes ways that potential impacts on the air, land and water can be minimized, outlines the government's legal requirements when constructing wells, pipelines and facilities, and explains the role of various government boards and departments. It offers specific direction on where to find help and who to consult for more information. Read More
