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- February 6, 2012: Water and Our World - Climate Change: Can we change?
- February 7, 2012: Another Drop: Raul Ponce-Hernandez
- February 7, 2012: Municipal PPP Learning Symposium
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- February 7-8, 2012: Issues & Trends in Industrial Wastewater Treatment
- February 8-10, 2012: FCM Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show
- February 9, 2012: Leveraging Technology To Optimize Utilities
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Posted on March 10, 2011
In a report released March 7, Alberta’s water monitoring data review committee recommended comprehensive monitoring, more rigorous scientific analysis, and new monitoring objectives in order to gain a better understanding of environmental impacts in the oil sands region.
The committee of six independent scientists (Peter Dillon, Trent University; George Dixon, University of Waterloo; Charles Driscoll, Syracuse University; Stuart Hurlbert, San Diego State University; John Giesy, University of Saskatchewan; Jerome Nriagu, University of Michigan) from across North America was asked by Premier Ed Stelmach in September 2010 to examine [...]
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Posted on February 10, 2011
Howard Wheater, a world-renowned expert in hydrological science and water quality, has joined the provincial panel tasked with creating a world-class environmental monitoring system for Alberta.
“Dr. Wheater is a highly-respected authority in sustainable water issues and a welcome addition to the panel,” said Rob Renner, Minister of Environment. “Ultimately, we want an environmental monitoring system that is both credible and functional. With that in mind, we’ve ensured the panel has members with a strong scientific background and members who have practical, business experience. Dr. Wheater’s participation increases [...]
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Posted on February 10, 2011
Two Canadian water projects received honours at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) 2011 Sustainable Communities Awards yesterday in Victoria, British Columbia.
"This year's award winners are prime examples of the type of environmental leadership communities are showing on the front lines of sustainable development in Canada," said Hans Cunningham, president of FCM and director of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, B.C. "Municipalities are where the rubber hits the road on sustainable development and climate change.''
As opposed to a comparative ranking, FCM awards top honours to winning municipalities [...]
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Posted on February 7, 2011
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) unveiled its homegrown Streamlined Water Use Reporting Tool (SWURT) to the public last Friday in West Kelowna, British Columbia.
“SWURT will help our water utilities keep an ongoing record of how much water we are using," said Dr. Anna Warwick Sears, OBWB's executive director. "This is critical for managing our water supplies and preparing for the shortages that are expected with a growing population and climate change. We’re also very pleased to know that this tool will likely be adopted by the rest of the province in the months ahead, helping ensure a sustainable water supply for all British [...]
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Posted on February 4, 2011
Low-flying helicopters will be mapping 18,000 square kilometres of underground water resources in southern Alberta, starting February 5. Residents and motorists may notice helicopters towing specialized equipment in the skies within an area stretching from approximately Calgary and Drumheller to Fort Macleod and Vauxhall.
The technique, called airborne geophysics, uses electromagnetic waves to help locate underground water supplies by measuring the electrical properties of the earth, rock and water below ground level without disturbing the land.
Helicopters will fly 75 metres from the ground towing a ring-shaped radio receiver [...]
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Posted on January 27, 2011
Manitoba Hydro has committed more than $1.35 million over six years to help fund further research into ongoing water quality and biological changes in Lake Winnipeg.
The first installment of the $1.35 million includes $226,000 for the current year ending March 31 and equivalent funding for the next five years.
"As we look to further develop the hydroelectric potential of the Nelson River, research will become even more critical," said Bob Brennan, president and CEO of Manitoba Hydro. "Lake Winnipeg is an important part of Manitoba Hydro's operations. We are very interested in supporting solid scientific research, like that facilitated [...]
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Posted on January 24, 2011
Manitoba will invest $22 million in equipment and technology to improve flood-fighting capacity and preparedness as it faces the potential for widespread spring flooding, Premier Greg Selinger announced today.
About $21 million of the funding will go towards acquiring resources and equipment as required to further support the level of provincial flood fighting and preparedness including:
two additional mobile sandbag machines and related equipment for a total of five machines for deployment where needed;
additional portable diking systems including;
43 kilometres of box-like frames that are filled with gravel or sand to be [...]
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Posted on January 20, 2011
Today, WWF-Canada released Securing Environmental Flows in the Athabasca River, a report that urges government agencies to demonstrate their commitment to protecting Alberta’s lower Athabasca River over the long term.
The report picks up from the close of the Phase 2 Framework Committee (P2FC), a multi-stakeholder group with representation from the Alberta and federal governments, a First Nation, a Métis association, industry, and environmental organizations, including WWF-Canada, convened to develop recommendations for a new water management plan for the lower Athabasca.
Participants in the P2FC process were unable to reach [...]
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Posted on January 19, 2011
Calgary's Pure Technologies has entered into an agreement to purchase the business of the Inspection Division of Specialized Technical Services Est., an Abu Dhabi-based company involved in inspection and monitoring of water, wastewater and oil & gas pipelines for up to $2.38 million.
Under the terms of the transaction, Pure will acquire ownership of all of the equipment and work in progress of the business, which will be incorporated into the recently-established Abu Dhabi branch office of Pure Technologies. [...]
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Posted on January 17, 2011
Ridgeline Energy Services Inc., a provider of environmental solutions to oil and natural gas producers based in Western Canada, has entered into an agreement to install and operate a fully integrated water treatment facility for a major natural gas exploration and development company in northeastern British Columbia.
The water treatment facility is scalable and will be capable of handling in excess of 4,000 cubic metres per day of return frac water, process water, camp wastewater and drilling wastewater.
By installing this water treatment facility the client will be able to expand its well development program of drilling and fracing [...]
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