Latest news, blogs and publications http://www.water-matters.org/ en Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:50:47 +0000 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:05:14 +0000 http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html rssadmin@water-matters.org rssadmin@water-matters.org http://www.water-matters.org/blog/359 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/359 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! julia Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:05:14 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/story/358 http://www.water-matters.org/story/358 Water Matters is hiring a new Executive Director. Application deadline is March 8th, 2010. Water Matters Board of Directors Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:51:59 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/357 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/357 julia Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:53:11 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/356 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/356 julia Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:34:40 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/story/354 http://www.water-matters.org/story/354 Local citizens defend their community against the impacts of gravel mining on their watershed.   Water Matters Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:51:47 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/story/353 http://www.water-matters.org/story/353 A report from Alberta Environment, Groundwater Risk Assessment for Alberta (2008), suggests that a lack of knowledge about groundwater hampers the provincial government's ability to address water allocation issues and that some southern municipalities could be at risk for groundwater supply. Water Matters Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:42:16 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/story/355 http://www.water-matters.org/story/355 Robert F. Kennedy suggested that 90 percent of Alberta's fish are unsafe to eat (due to mercury contamination), inciting controversy across Alberta. Water Matters investigates this comment to better understand the issue of mercury in fish in Alberta. Water Matters Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:19:45 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/352 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/352 Living up in St. Albert or close by? Come out and learn more about what is happening with your water! Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:27:13 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/350 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/350 Come out and see how global water issues relate to Alberta during International Week February 1 - February 5. julia Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:07:48 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/348 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/348 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. julia Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:17:08 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/347 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/347 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. Hosted by the Bow River Basin Council Legislation and Policy Committee Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:45:50 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/346 http://www.water-matters.org/blog/346 The Environmental Law Centre is holding a webinar on January 13 that is open to the public on First In Time, First In Right. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:17:36 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/story/344 http://www.water-matters.org/story/344 A report authored by Water Matters sheds new light on the significant impact that oil sands activities have on water resources. The report profiles key issues such as leakage from tailings ponds, wetlands destruction, water flows, and bird deaths. Water Matters Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:31:13 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/story/343 http://www.water-matters.org/story/343 Our review and analysis of the Minister's Advisory Group's (MAG) Recommendations for Improving Alberta's Water Management and Allocation. Water Matters Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:13:34 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/story/342 http://www.water-matters.org/story/342 Alberta Environment's new timeline for the completion of a province-wide policy to protect wetlands would delay its adoption and implementation until 2012. The original date for completion of the policy under the Water for Life strategy was 2007. Water Matters Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:00:45 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/story/341 http://www.water-matters.org/story/341 The government will accept feedback until January 15th, 2010 on its development of the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP). The SSRP will eventually become the legally binding plan for Southern Alberta, determining development patterns, conservation outcomes and the health of watersheds in the region. Water Matters Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:50:03 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/story/340 http://www.water-matters.org/story/340 A comprehensive review of regulatory documents filed with the Alberta government suggests most oil sands mining operations will not comply with a new provincial law designed to limit increases in tailings, the toxic liquid waste produced by oil sands mining operations. Pembina Institute and Water Matters Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:26:23 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/story/338 http://www.water-matters.org/story/338 As a series of public meetings kick off today in Calgary and Vulcan addressing land-use in Southern Alberta, many Albertans may be surprised to learn that water security is at stake in the planning process. That's the overarching theme of Source of Opportunity: A Blueprint for Securing Source Water in Southern Alberta, a report released today investigating the potential of South Saskatchewan Regional land use plan to protect water. Water Matters Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:37:22 +0000 http://www.water-matters.org/pub/source-of-opportunity http://www.water-matters.org/pub/source-of-opportunity Source of Opportunity makes the case that a vibrant social and economic landscape in southern Alberta is derived in large part from the landscape's ability to maintain abundant, clean supplies of water at their origin — the Southern East Slopes. The report offers a new direction, a blueprint for source water protection. Water Matters Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:43:21 +0000