Between the quiet and scenic hamlets of Tawatinaw and Rochester, among the vibrant colors of fall, the crisp fresh air and the sounds of migrating birds of all kinds, looms an ominous threat… Read more about Concerned Citizens object to destructive gravel pit proposal
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Manager (PM) provides leadership and direction to multi-stakeholder project teams, working groups, and committees tasked with developing various solutions and deliverables for some of Alberta's most challenging water and air management issues. Working within the AWC and CASA’s collaborative decision-making processes, the PM plays an integral role to ensure that stakeholder participation is meaningful, diverse perspectives are heard and considered in order to reach solutions through consensus, and various deliverables are produced on time and of high quality. Read more about Job Opportunity: Project Manager (Facilitation), CASA & AWC
TORONTO — Isabelle Turcotte, Director of Federal Policy at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to Canada's announcement of public consultations on vehicle emission standards: Read more about Canada must chart its own course to hold firm on transportation climate commitments
The Oversight Advisory Committee will be responsible for advising and assisting Alberta Environment and Parks on: Read more about Call for Delegate: Capital Region Air Quality Management Framework Implementation Oversight Advisory Committee
The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) is the primary, minister-led intergovernmental forum in Canada for collective action on environmental issues of national and international concern. The 14 member governments work as partners in developing consistent environmental standards and practices. Read more about Call for Nominations: CAAQS Development and Review Working Group
On May 25, 2018, Alberta Environment & Parks posted the draft Amibient Air Quality Objectives and Guidelines — Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) for a 60-day public review and comment period. The draft guideline proposes reducing the 24-hour objective to 29µg/m3 from 30µg/m3. Read more about Draft PM2.5 objective posted for public comment
The Government of Alberta has committed to implementing the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) as part of the national Air Quality Management System. Air emissions need to be managed for Alberta to achieve the CAAQS as they become more stringent over time. Read more about Call for Members: CASA ROVER III Project Team (On-road Vehicle Emissions Testing)
The Oversight Advisory Committee will be responsible for advising and assisting Alberta Environment and Parks on: Read more about Call for Delegate: Capital Region Air Quality Management Framework Implementation Oversight Advisory Committee
Deadline Extended
The Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) is a multi-stakeholder organization made up of representatives of industry, government, and environmental organizations which develops and recommends strategies to assess and improve air quality in Alberta. Detailed information on CASA is available on their website.
CASA is governed by a board of directors who are appointed by their sectors in accordance with the principle of sectoral self-selection. There are six ENGO representatives on the CASA board; nominally three Directors and three Alternates, with Alternates having the same participation rights as the primary Directors.
This notice is to fill the vacant Alternate position for the NGO Industrial sub-sector. Read more about Call for Delegate: CASA Board of Directors
