Romaine River Alliance
Join the Romaine River Alliance to protect the Romaine River watershed from hydroelectric dam development! The Alliance will paddle the … Continue reading Romaine River Alliance
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CPAWS welcomes next step in protecting Nahanni watershed
Ottawa – CPAWS welcomes today’s announcement by Environment Minister John Baird that lands comprising the headwaters of the Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories have been temporarily protected to enable the creation of a new national park, to be called Nááts’ihch’oh [pronounced naah-tseen-CHO]. Continue reading CPAWS welcomes next step in protecting Nahanni watershed
Which environmental books have most influenced you?
Alternatives Journal asked 7 inspiring environmentalists which books most influenced them. The overwhelming favourites were:Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson Our … Continue reading Which environmental books have most influenced you?
Science North receives federal funding for new IMAX film on climate change
SUDBURY, ON – The Government of Canada has announced International Polar Year funding of $600,000 for the development of a … Continue reading Science North receives federal funding for new IMAX film on climate change
Communities of Tomorrow
The Communities of Tomorrow partnership is a not for profit enterprise located in Regina, Saskatchewan. CT fosters the development and commercialization of new infrastructure solutions for the global marketplace within the Regina regional sustainable infrastructure cluster. Continue reading Communities of Tomorrow
Students work to save planet
Can the YouTube and Facebook generation save the planet? Continue reading Students work to save planet
Graduate finishes career as superintendent of Banff National Park
Jillian Roulet graduated with her Master’s degree in Planning from the University of Waterloo and pursued a career with Parks … Continue reading Graduate finishes career as superintendent of Banff National Park
Latest from Granville – Sustainable City Living
Hard times at General Motors As the rest of the auto industry embraces hybrids, GM is rolling out some sweet … Continue reading Latest from Granville – Sustainable City Living
Landscapes from Manidoo Abi – A Photographic Journey on the Eastside of Lake Winnipeg
For the First Nations people who have lived for thousands of years on
the Eastside of Lake Winnipeg this is the place where the Creator sits
– Manidoo Abi.
The intent of Landscapes from Manidoo Abi is to capture for the first
time ever the timeless beauty of the land and waterways on the Eastside
of Lake Winnipeg and share these stunning colour photograph images with
the rest of the world, and to broadly promote the area, as stated by
UNESCO, “as an outstanding example of the Canadian Boreal Shield both
geographically and culturally.”
Landscapes from Manidoo Abi: A Photographic Journey on the Eastside of Lake Winnipeg
For the First Nations people who have lived for thousands of years on the Eastside of Lake Winnipeg this is the place where the Creator sits
– Manidoo Abi.
The intent of Landscapes from Manidoo Abi is to capture for the first time ever the timeless beauty of the land and waterways on the Eastside
of Lake Winnipeg and share these stunning colour photograph images with the rest of the world, and to broadly promote the area, as stated by
UNESCO, “as an outstanding example of the Canadian Boreal Shield both geographically and culturally.”
The E-Update – May 12, 2008
The E-UPDATE – May 12, 2008
The Newfoundland and Labrador Environment Network
A Network of more than 30 Member Groups: Many Voices for the Environment
In this E-update you will find:
EVENTS
1. Public Forum with St. John’s Mayoral Candidates, May 13
2. Public Hearing on Sprung Greenhouse Site, May 21
3. International Day for Biodiversity Lecture at MUN Botanical Garden, May 22
4. Gardening with Native Plants Workshop, May 27
5. Take a Guided Tour of E-Learning Resources at The Charities File, May 29
6. Ocean Net’s Green Community Challenge Launch, July 19
ACTION
7. Right on Canada – Call to Action on Biofuels – Bill C-33
8. Take Action Against Genetically Modified Trees
9. Public Comment Requested on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Transshipment and Storage Terminal in Placentia Bay
OPPORTUNITIES
10. Farm Apprenticeships in the Maritimes
11. Evergreen Grants
12. Job Opportunities with Conservation Corps
13. Job Opportunity – East Coast Environmental Law Executive Director
14. Wellness Coalition Grants
15. Discount on Public Opinion Research for Environmental Non-Profits
16. New Online Fundraising Resource Introduced
17. Google Offers Services and Tutorials to Nonprofits
NEWS
18. Development NGOs Applaud Passing of Foreign Aid Bill
19. Canadian Environment Network E-Bulletin
UBC the only Canadian university in College Sustainability Leader top 25
UBC is the sole Canadian university among the top-25 North American universities rated a College Sustainability Leader in the College … Continue reading UBC the only Canadian university in College Sustainability Leader top 25