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Appearances and Reality

Without real commitments to protecting water in the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, the Plan will remain an exercise in appearances.

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Nice Plan No Action

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Fool's Gold: Alberta's Monitoring of Oil Sands

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Water Matters calls for independent scientists to review draft plans governing oil sands development

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Time to rebuild oilsands monitoring from the ground up

This week, the Government of Canada released the Oilsands Advisory Panel's final report on the state of environmental monitoring for the oilsands, which was delivered to the Minister of Environment last week. As did the recent report from the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, the report was a clear indictment of existing environmental monitoring in the oilsands region, and a call for rebuilding environmental monitoring from the ground up.

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"No Net Loss" offers real hope for Alberta's wetlands.

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Speak Up for Clean Water and Air in Alberta's Oil Sands Region

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July 17, 2010: Calgary's Greenest Stampede Breakfast

Join us at Calgary's Greenest Stampede Breakfast hosted by Community Natural Foods (Chinook Location) on July 17th from 7:00AM to 11:00AM

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Looking for Alberta's Wetland Policy

According to a leaked draft obtained by the Sierra Club, Albertans may lose the benefits of maintaining wetlands because under the Government of Alberta's draft wetlands policy, Albertans not industry would pay the cost of restoring wetlands.

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Youtube and Facebook

Water Matters enters the world of social media. We've just released our first YouTube videos, and we're on Facebook!

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Discussion of Blue Gold

Come out to the Ralph Connor Memorial United Church on Sunday night for a discussion after the film Blue Gold.

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Eastern Irrigation District Amendment Could Make Them a Water Broker

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Why Doesn't Alberta Have a 21st Century Plan for Water?

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How Albertans Can Help Solve the World's Water Crisis

This year, Water Matters has organized a World Water Day event with the help of Arusha, Green Calgary, Community Natural Foods, Spuds.ca!, Mountain Equipment Coop, and the Student's Association of Mount Royal University.

Please join us to see how Albertans can help solve the World's Water Crisis!

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February 26, 2010: Share the Water in Canmore

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February 25, 2010: Community Natural Foods Water Presentation

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February 9, 2010: Water Workshop at Sir Alexander Mackenzie School in St. Albert

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February 1, 2010: The Evolving World of Water Management

Come out and see how global water issues relate to Alberta during International Week February 1 - February 5.

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January 26, 2010: Water Workshop in Calgary

Opened to anyone interested in learning more about water issues and the upcoming water allocation review in Alberta. Participants will also learn ways they can make a difference.

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January 22, 2010: Water Allocation Discussion Forum

This forum will discuss in-depth issues surrounding the upcoming water allocation review. Three reports by the Alberta Water Council, Alberta Water Research Institute, and Ministerial Advisory Committee will be covered, as well as the potential benefits and stumbling blocks of the upcoming water allocation review. Furthermore, this forum will provide an opportunity for all to learn about the merits and consequences of a new water rights system.

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