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An Information Service for Alberta’s Environment Industry The Week Ending December 19th, 2014 Seasons Greetings Inside this Issue: Enjoy the • Water Conversation in Season Alberta Flows into Action • Environmental On behalf of the ESAA Agency may Lose its Board of Directors and Research Budget • BC Approves Site C Staff, thank you for your support in 2014. Clean Energy Project • EPA Adds, Removes Colorado Superfund Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas, Happy Sites Holidays and all the Best in 2015 • New Member • Job Board In lieu of cards and a Christmas Open House, ESAA has made donations to • and much more …. the Edmonton and Calgary Food Banks. The ESAA Weekly News is published REMTECH 2015 EARLY REGISTRATION OFFER ENDS DECEMBER 31ST weekly by: Environmental Services RemTech 2015 Delegate Rates Will Not Association of Alberta Rise for the 5th Consecutive Year! 102, 2528 Ellwood Drive SW ESAA works hard to keep costs for delegates Edmonton, AB T6X 0A9 at a minimum. And even though our costs (P) 780.429.6363 have increased dramatically over the past 5 (F) 780.429.4249 years we are hold delegate fees for the 5th [email protected] www.esa consecutive year. a.org Early Bird Registration is now open with Comments & submissions special delegate rates available for Members and Non-Members until December are welcome! 31st, 2015. Please submit your announcement Registration details available at: http://www.esaa-events.com/remtech/ via e-mail to: [email protected] Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information Available in early January 2015. ...environmental integrity through innovative business solutions WATERTECH 2015 - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS April 20-22, 2015 Delta Lodge, Kananaskis The 8th Annual WaterTech Symposium will be held April 20-22, 2015 at the Delta Lodge, Kananaskis. The Call for Abstract for WaterTech 2015 is available at: www.esaa-events.com/watertech/. At this time, ESAA is requesting technical abstracts focused in, but not limited to, the following areas: • Groundwater-Surface Water Interaction/Management • Watershed Management/Planning/Modelling • Data Collection/Monitoring/Testing • Protection and Sustainable Management of Water Resources • Water Quality • Facility Operations, Industrial Issues, and Technologies • Industrial Wastewater Treatment • Produced Water Management • Deep Well Injection • Integrated Research • Regulatory Issues • Saline vs. Non-Saline Issues • Coal-bed Methane Development • Hydraulic Fracturing Issues • Oilsands Water Usage • Oilsands Groundwater Contamination and Management New for 2015: In addition, ESAA is requesting presentations in the following areas that will form part of special streams at WaterTech 2015: • Emerging Contaminants • Oilsands Water Usage • Pipeline Safety and Spill Response Deadline to submit an abstract is December 26th, 2014. Complete details available at: http://www.esaa- events.com/watertech/. Early Bird Registration is now open with special delegate rates available for Members and Non-Members until January 15th, 2015. Registration details available at: http://www.esaa-events.com/watertech/ Hotel Accommodations start as low as $162 per night. Full details on the conference website. ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS 2015 – 35% SOLD OUT February 10-12, 2015 Edmonton Marriott @ River Cree Resort and Casino ESAA is pleased to announce that registration for the Environment Business Professional Development courses (EB 2015), is now open. There is a limit of 25 registrations per course. Courses filled up quickly for EB 2014. EB 2015 will feature15 courses, including 3 new courses. February 10, 2015 - One Day Courses • An Introduction to Environmental and Regulatory Law 2015 – 18 Spots Remaining • Introduction to the Canadian Fisheries Act – 25 Spots Remaining • Upping Your Game in Contaminated Sites Work – 6 Spots Remaining • Risk-Based Guidelines for Contaminated Sites in Alberta – 15 Spots Remaining • Soil Chemistry for Remediating Salt-Affected Soils – 22 Spots Remaining • Waste Classification and Disposal in Alberta – 12Spots Remaining February 11, 2015 - One Day Courses • Soil Chemistry for Remediating Salt-Affected Soils - 2nd Course – 22 Spots Remaining • Waste Classification and Disposal in Alberta - 2nd Course – 20 Spots Remaining February 11 & 12, 2015 – Two Day Courses • An Introduction to Using Groundwater Models in Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation Design – 25 Spots Remaining • Introduction to Hydrogeology – 21 Spots Remaining • Contaminant Hydrogeology in Environmental Site Assessment – 16 Spots Remaining • Air Quality Management – 14 Spots Remaining • Introduction to Soil Science – 14 Spots Remaining • Occupational Hygiene – 24 Spots Remaining • Spill Response and Low Impact Remedial Measures - Wetlands and Water Bodies – 16 Spots Remaining Complete courses descriptions and on-line registration available at: www.environmentbusiness.ca. Sponsorship Opportunities at EB’2015 A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are also available. Full details are also available online at: http://www.environmentbusiness.ca/sponsors.htm. Training Funding Available: Businesses in Alberta can now apply for funding under the Canada Job Grant, which can provide up to $10,000 per staff person who receives training to prepare them for a new or improved job. The Canada Job Grant aims to help Canadians gain the skills and training they need to fill available jobs in every industry sector across the country. Businesses and nonprofits of all sizes can apply to receive a grant of up to $10,000 per person for training costs, such as tuition and training materials. The training provided must not exceed one year in duration, and must be provided by an eligible third-party trainer, such as a community college, a career college, a trade union centre or a private trainer. Successful applicants will be required to contribute an average of 33% of total training costs ($5000 per employee). For full details visit : http://www.albertacanada.com/opportunity An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE presented by Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) Wednesday, September 9th, 2015 Winspear Centre, Edmonton The Environmental Services of Association of Alberta (ESAA) is pleased to announce An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE in support of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada (JGI Canada) and the Ilsa Mae Research Fund at Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Full proceeds from the event will be split between JGI Canada and the Ilsa Mae Research Fund. ESAA is making no proceeds from this event and donating all time and efforts to both causes. The event will include a presentation by Dr. Jane Goodall, followed by a Q & A session with the audience, and abook signing in the Winspear Lobby. Ticket prices start at $41 (incl. GST) and will go on sale via the Winspear Centre website and box office at 10 am on January 5th, 2015. A limited number of VIP Tickets will also be available and will include a private meet and greet with Dr. Goodall and wine & cheese reception. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $3,500. For more information contact Lorrine Hamdon ([email protected]) or Joe Chowaniec ([email protected]) Watch your email for further details or visit the Winspear Centre website starting January 5th, 2015. Full event details also available online at: http://www.esaa.org/events/#id=163&wid=401&cid=153 WATER CONVERSATION IN ALBERTA FLOWS INTO ACTION The Government of Alberta is responding to the priorities of Albertans with 20 immediate actions that will help protect the province’s water resources. The Water Conversation Action Plan outlines 20 short-term actions and five long-term actions that will further safeguard drinking water supplies, improve how we manage lakes and enhance groundwater protection during oil and gas development. The Action Plan, along with Our Water, Our Future: A Conversation with Albertans, Summary of Discussions and Alberta’s Water Research and Innovation Strategy 2014: A Renewal reflect feedback from Albertans during the Water Conversation engagement initiative held in 2013. “Albertans want to ensure that water quality and quantities remain strong for the future. Alberta has managed its water resources prudently for more than a century and these short- and long-term actions will help ensure that we will continue to effectively manage our water to benefit all Albertans.” - Kyle Fawcett, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Highlights of the Water Conversation Action Plan include • Enhancing lake health governance systems to clarify roles and responsibilities; • Implementing science-based standards for baseline water well testing near hydraulic fracturing operations; • Working with municipalities to improve the sustainability of municipal water systems; • Laying the groundwork on new frameworks to reduce water use by oil sands producers and better manage tailings ponds; and, • Establishing protected water through government-led initiatives and university-led research. More than 1,000 people attended over 30 Water Conversation community meetings. Separate meetings were held with First Nations and Métis in recognition of their special relationship with water and land. In addition, about 760 people completed water conversation surveys and 353 submissions were received by email, Twitter, blog and letter. ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY MAY LOSE ITS RESEARCH BUDGET UNDER CONSULTANT’S PROPOSAL (Source: Edmonton Journal) A key environmental agency working to reduce oilsands pollution would lose its entire research budget and its independence