About the AEN

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.

Learn more about the Alberta Environmental Network.

Connecting Alberta’s environmental groups

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.

The AEN is a link between the environmental community and government, industry, the media and all Albertans.

Join the network

Albertans and environmental groups are welcome to join the AEN as members – there are memberships for both individuals and groups. Members contribute to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment by sharing information and collaborating on shared issues. Learn more about becoming a member of the AEN.

The AEN supports an inclusive and diverse environmental community for all Albertans. 

Construction & Demolition Waste - A New Focus in Alberta

Description:

Much progress has been made over the past two decades in the recycling of residential and commercial waste. The debris from construction and demolition accounts for about a third of the urban waste stream but success in keeping it out of landfills has been more elusive – with some notable exceptions.

Learn about some of the successes. Hear about the barriers that remain. Be among the first to hear about some of the options that are being considered in the province of Alberta to create more success in diverting these materials from landfills. Our speakers bring years of hands-on experience and different perspectives for your consideration! Read More

International Youth Summit on Sustainable Urban Transportation

Canadian Urban Transit Association

Date posted to GoodWorkCanada.ca: Mar 7, 2006
Application deadline: Mar 31, 2006
Summit Dates: July 12-17, 2006
Location: Montréal, Quebec

"Building leadership in urban sustainability"

Are you interested in sustainable cities? Would you like to get involved in a sustainable transportation project or initiative but don't know where to start?

While the road to urban sustainability may be challenging, it is also exciting and worthwhile. Cities in Canada and around the world are taking sustainability seriously and, as leaders of tomorrow, youth have an important role to play in creating positive change. From leading by example to launching new projects and initiatives it is clear that sustainable transportation matters! Read More

Master Composter / Recycler Program 2006 - The City of Edmonton.

City of Edmonton, Waste Management

Once a year, the Waste Management Branch hosts the Master Composter & Recycler Program. Over a three-week course schedule volunteers will learn about environmental stewardship in Edmonton including history of Waste Management in Edmonton, home composting, household hazardous waste, vermicomposting, residential recycling. This course offers in-class instruction as well as several field trips to various City facilities.

After finishing the course, graduates complete 35 hours of volunteer activity promoting the four Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle and recover. Graduates become important resources in their communities as they broaden awareness about the importance of composting and recycling. Read More

Canada's energy security in jeopardy

Time for an oil sands moratorium and a made-in-Canada energy strategy report

Parkland Institute

Media Release
(Executive Summary and download and ordering information follow)

Edmonton -A report on the Athabasca tar sands released today by Alberta's Parkland Institute, in conjunction with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Polaris Institute, warns of the potential enormous economic, social, and ecological threat from Athabasca tar sands development. Read More

Bow Riverkeeper Announces New Documentary

Bow Riverkeeper News

Premiere March 15th at 7:00 pm at the Uptown Theatre in Calgary

The film, The Big Bow Float: Journey Down the Emerald Thread, follows the journey of three people and a dog as they paddle the entire 650 km length of the Bow River in July 2005. The film opens for the feature-length film The Great Warming as a part of the Arusha's monthly Action Film Series.

For theatre location and details, visit:
http://www.theuptown.com/about.html Read More

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