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The Alberta Land Stewardship Act should be improved not repealed
OPINION EDITORIALWater quality, quantity important for residents of southern Alberta
In January 2011, community forums in Turner Valley, High River, Nanton and Cowley indicated that local residents — landowners and town residents, elected officials, and those living, working and playing up and down the watersheds — placed significant value on water quality and quantity in Alberta's Southern Foothills.
Water Matters makes Tides Canada's Top 10
Water Matters was recognized last December by Tides Canada, a national leader in forward-thinking philanthropy, in their 2010 Tides Top 10 List—an award that recognizes ground-breaking environmental and social justice projects and organizations in Canada.
Stelmach government must persevere on Land-Use Framework
As criticism of the Land-Use Framework and the Alberta Land Stewardship Act mounts, the Alberta government needs to rediscover the courage of its earlier convictions toward responsible, world-class land-use planning, and promote and defend land-use planning as a whole, and the LUF specifically. We will either get the Alberta we end up with or the one we plan for. It's always better to plan, which is what we have decided to do, so let's get serious about it and implement a regional planning process that engages Albertans instead of muddling through without conviction while we wait for critics to prey on our fears.
Time to get serious about oil sands monitoring
Three independent reports clearly demonstrate that oil sands development is still proceeding under a "Wild West" mentality. We would all be better served if the provincial and federal governments set aside their focus on advertising slogans and public relations and came to an agreement on how best to deal with the serious problems and decisions we face in the coincidental protection of aquatic ecosystem health and management of oil sands development. Otherwise, as the Oil Sands Advisory Panel pointed out, we may jeopardize not only long-term environmental sustainability and economic viability, but also Alberta's and Canada's reputations, trade and security.
Making a difference, one class at a time
A group of engaged and inspired fourth graders spread the Water Matters message and raise $500 for water conservation efforts.
Matters and others appeal to the EAB to turn down precedent setting transfer on the Bow
PRESS RELEASEApproval would grant irrigation district power to assign industrial water rights. ENGOs and several individuals file an appeal with the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board.
Water Matters' Bill Donahue comments on the new oil sands monitoring and oversight.
MEDIA COVERAGECoal and candy canes
Find out who's been naughty and nice in 2010.
Op-Ed in Edmonton Journal - Feds failing to monitor Alberta water
OPINION EDITORIALERCB exempts oil sand operators from meeting tailings pond regulations
PRESS RELEASEOp-Ed in the Edmonton Journal - No Net Loss remains the best option for protecting Alberta's wetlands.
OPINION EDITORIALAlberta's wetlands policy direction puts thousands of hectares at risk
PRESS RELEASEGovernment of Alberta chooses direction away from widely supported no-net-loss policy
New DFO report highlights the need for strict withdrawal limits on the Athabasca River
PRESS RELEASEERCB's noncompliance with oil sands tailings Directive 074 continues
PRESS RELEASEIn Situ oil sands – get ready for massive water demands in northern and central Alberta
As in situ operations roll out over approximately 140,000 square kilometers that contain oil sands deposits in northern and central Alberta, water use will continue to increase dramatically — with little understanding of effects of oil sands development and upgrading on surface- and groundwaters.
Working with local Communities — community engagement for watershed protection
As part of its 10-year, $50-million commitment to watershed conservation and increased access to safe water, the RBC Foundation (Royal Bank of Canada) recently awarded Water Matters a 2010 RBC Blue Water Project Leadership Grant to support the work of grassroots watershed stewardship groups in Alberta.
Upper Bow Basin study points to need for serious land-use choices
The most populated watershed in southern Alberta is under pressure, and we need to make the right choices about handling land use in the Bow River Basin if we are to continue to enjoy the same quality of life.
“Remarkable Beyond Borders” conference will explore policies of place
EVENTFor two days in September, the 7-million-hectare Crown of the Continent — which includes the landscapes of southwestern Alberta, southeastern British Columbia and northern Montana — is the focus of a diverse gathering in Waterton Lakes National Park.
Why municipal elections matter
Municipal elections might be the last thing on your mind this October, but they are important because the right aldermen, councillors, and mayors will help ensure you have safe clean water. Across Alberta on October 18, 2010, prospective candidates will vie for your vote. You have the right to ask your candidates how they rank water as a priority, and what actions they will take if elected.
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