June 13, 2008
Letter to EUB: AWA’s Directly Affected Status concerning McClelland watershed
AWA letter to EUB: AWA’s Directly Affected Status concerning McClelland watershed 20080613_lt_fhosp_diraffected.pdf
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AWA believes that energy exploration and development must be regulated in a manner that is consistent with the maintenance of wilderness values.
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AWA’s mandate throughout its four decades has been the protection of intact, representative ecosystems across Alberta. In areas where economic development is integrated within a working landscape, AWA supports robust management, regulation, and enforcement strategies.
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We believe in a fundamental need for wilderness that is free of industrial incursion; a network of legislated protected areas is currently the only framework under which this can be ensured. Outside of such areas, exploration and development must be conducted in an environmentally responsible manner. Full-field life-cycle planning must be required for all new developments including phase-out, remediation, and reclamation. Adequate reclamation liability must be assessed on a per-project basis that accounts for all remediation and reclamation costs, and does not leave Albertans vulnerable to major financial risks.
AWA believes Alberta’s wilderness and natural capital are non-renewable resources of immeasurable value, and must be considered as such and given priority in land-use planning. An overarching land-use plan is desperately needed in Alberta to set targets for all sectors, determine thresholds and establish priorities for land use throughout the province. Conservation areas must be designated with legal protection.
When considering land disturbance impacts, the cumulative footprint of all past, present and planned developments upon the landscape must be considered. Energy development does not take place in isolation: it occurs on a landscape also impacted by forestry, residential and recreational developments. The combined footprint of all of these activities must be considered in planning decisions.
Collectively, we know that the economic value of the ecosystem services performed by natural ecosystems for humankind far exceeds that of industrial development.
AWA has been involved with Shell Canada as they work to restore landscapes once active with drilling and extraction; Waterton 12 is one such site (shown above). (N. Douglas)
Seen in the photo are AWA and Shell Canada employees discussing the process and early results of reclamation efforts at this site that has reached its full life-cycle. (C. Olson)
June 11, 2008
Statement of Concern to EUB: Fort Hills Amended Application
AWA Statement of Concern to EUB: Fort Hills Amended Application 20080611_lt_fhosp_ercb_soc.pdf
June 1, 2008
Reclamation Illusions in Oil Sands Country
June 1, 2008
Disturbing Disturbances in Rumsey
Wild Lands Advocate article, June 2008, by Cheryl Bradley. 200806_AR6.pdf
June 1, 2008
Compensation for Disturbed Wetlands – A Leap of Faith?
Wild Lands Advocate article, June 2008, by Carolyn Campbell 20080600_wla_mcc_restoration.pdf
June 1, 2008
Reclamation Illusions in Oil Sands Country
Wild Lands Advocate article, June 2008, by Joyce Hildebrand 200806_AR11.pdf
April 22, 2008
Letter from Grande Cache Coal Corp. to AWA RE: GCC’s No.8 Mine Application Letter of Transmittal
Letter from Grande Cache Coal Corp. to AWA RE: GCC’s No.8 Mine Application Letter of…
April 1, 2008
Are Oil and Gas Development and Conservation of Rough Fescue Prairie Compatible?
Report by biologist Cheryl Bradley prepared for the Alberta Native Plant Council. 200804_AR2.pdf
April 1, 2008
A Tenpeat and Change — Let’s Start With that Other Tar Sands Consultation
Wild Lands Advocate article, April 2008, by Ian Urquhart 200804_AR10.pdf
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