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Job posting: We are hiring a new executive director
Water Matters is hiring a new Executive Director. Application deadline is March 8th, 2010.
Battling gravel goliaths
Local citizens defend their community against the impacts of gravel mining on their watershed.
Alberta’s groundwater risk assessment – filling in the gap
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.
What does Kennedy know about mercury in Alberta's fish?
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.
New report from Water Matters: Increasing federal oversight of oil sands impacts to water
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.
A different perspective on proposals to expand Alberta’s water market
Our review and analysis of the Minister's Advisory Group's (MAG) Recommendations for Improving Alberta's Water Management and Allocation.
Another delay for the Wetlands Policy
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.
Your time to make a difference: please comment on the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan
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.
Only two oil sands operations set to meet rules to deal with liquid tailings
PRESS RELEASEA 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.
Southern Alberta’s Water Security at Stake in New Land-Use Plan
PRESS RELEASEAs 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.
Federal Government Failing to Protect Fresh Water in Oil Sands Region
PRESS RELEASEA new report by seven environmental organizations highlights some of the most compelling testimony from the recent federal hearings by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, and highlights the federal governments failings in protecting the water supply for northern residents.
Water Matters launches campaign promoting water for people and the environment
New report and campaign suggest Alberta needs to take bold steps to address the challenge of a shrinking water supply in the face growing demands across the province.
New Study: Does the Alberta Tar Sands Industry Pollute? The Scientific Evidence
New study, Does the Alberta Tar Sands Industry Pollute? The Scientific Evidence, confirms that current levels of pollution found in water, river and lake sediment, and in fish in the area affected by oil sands production present human health concerns.
Long History of Attempts to Implement a Federal Water Strategy
A recent article published by the Forum on Leadership on Water (FLOW) recounts the failed history to adopt a federal water strategy and the need for the federal government to "make a clear commitment and start delivering."
Looming water crisis under century old water system
PRESS RELEASEIn a press conference at the Calgary Area Outdoor Council this morning, Ecojustice and Water Matters released the report, Share the Water, that proposes changes to Alberta’s hundred-year-old water laws and calls on the provincial government to adopt a more equitable and responsible approach to water allocation.
What's in your water? Understanding Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Lower Athabasca Terms of Reference explore new conservation areas and aggressive growth targets
Interviews with River Rally Speakers Eric Eckl and Wendy Wilson offer a sneak peak into exciting resources for rally participants
EVENTHot weather gives fish warm water challenges
Spring drought causes havoc for Alberta
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