North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Central Athabasca Stewardship Society

Mikisew Cree and Athabasca Chipewyan First Nations Community Monitoring Program

Keepers of the Athabasca

The Aboriginal Alliance of Alberta

MiningWatch Canada

West Athabasca Watershed Bioregional Society

South Peace Environment Association

High Prairie Regional Environmental Action Committee

It has been a year since the Obed Mountain Coal Mine disaster. The mine was owned at the time by Sherritt International but has since been purchased by Westmoreland Coal Company. The breach of a containment pond spilled 670 million litres of toxic tailings into the Athabasca River and its tributaries. Five weeks later this plume of contaminated water had worked its way through the Peace Athabasca Delta and into the North West Territories. Read More

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Alberta Wilderness Association

Regional Environmental Action Committee

Keepers of the Athabasca

Central Athabasca Stewardship Society

May

22

2014

Playing on the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton

Full event details on the NSRK website

May 22 2014 - 12:00am to 2:30am

Current Impacts & Update on Recreational Water Quality for
People & Fish

From the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper website:

Our North Saskatchewan River is a natural and recreational treasure. However, two of the most commonly asked questions of the Riverkeeper are:

"Is it safe to recreate in and on the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton?"

"Is the water quality safe and suitable for fish in Edmonton?"
Read More

Location

ECHA 2-190 Lecture Hall

Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (SW corner of 87 Avenue & 114 Street)

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Outdoor Recreation

Water Quality

Feb

22

2014

The DeadCold Run supporting the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Events details & registration…

Feb 22 2014 - 9:00pm

From North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper:

The NSRK has a lot on the go in 2014 with a focus on the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton.

We are kicking off 2014 as the charity of choice for the Saturday, February 22 DEADCOLD RUN.

Think zombies in winter chasing you around a winter-themed run and obstacle course at Rundle Park.
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Location

Rundle Family Centre

Rundle Park

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Aug

24

2013

"Stand Up For The River" Race and Spectator Event

Event listing on the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper website

Aug 24 2013 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday morning, August 24, is your chance to join the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper and "Stand Up for the River".

Come check out the Easy Rider Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) race and tour from Hawrelak/Laurier Park bridge or other viewing points along the the North SK River down to Rafter's Landing. Other good spots include the LRT bridge and the trail west of Groat Bridge in MacKinnon Ravine Park. Read More

Location

Laurier Park

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

From the Edmonton Water Week website:

Mar

18

2013

Edmonton Water Week

Mar 18 2013 - 6:00am to Mar 22 2013 - 6:00am

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

Council of Canadians

Keepers of the Athabasca

Water Use, Scarcity & Conservation

Mar

20

2013

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

Alberta Lake Management Society

Mar 20 2013 - 12:00am to 2:30am

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

Apr

27

2012

"Water in Focus" Photo Exhibition

Event details and ticket information

Apr 27 2012 - 1:00am to 4:00am

The North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper (NSRK) is proud to present the 1^st 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. Funds raised from this inaugural event will help support NSRK youth and community watershed stewardship education activities. Read More

Location

Yellowhead Brewery

10229 105 Street

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Feb

15

2012

Water in Focus Photo Contest

Organization:

Source: North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Deadline:

31 Mar 2012

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

Mar

20

2012

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

North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance

Mar 20 2012 - 12:30am to 2:30am

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

T5R 2P2 Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance

Groundwater

Feb

03

2012

"Water in Focus" Photo Contest & Photo Exhibition

Contest details & entry instructions

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

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