Category: Natural Resources Management

Natural Resources Management

Stupid to the Last Drop: How Alberta Is Bringing Environmental Armageddon To Canada (And Doesn’t Seem To Care)

Stupid to the Last Drop: How Alberta Is Bringing Environmental Armageddon To Canada (And Doesn’t Seem To Care) is written by bestselling investigative journalist who takes a tour of the Alberta oil and gas industry, revealing how Canada’s richest province is squandering our chance for a sustainable future.
Richard Helm of the Edmonton Journal writes, “In his examination of Alberta’s oil and gas industry, author William Marsden puts a fascinating focus on Fort McMurray and the oilsands and the runaway development there, and I have to say it’s a fairly dispiriting, entirely convincing report.”
Marsden and his book are also mentioned in a Maclean’s article (Oct. 8th, 2007 issue) – DOOMSDAY:Alberta Stands Accused (p.20) – watch for it on newsstands.

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AquaNet – Canada’s Research Network in Aquaculture

AquaNet’s mission is to foster a sustainable aquaculture sector in Canada through high quality research and education. Its vision is to help achieve the long-term viability and sustainability of the aquaculture sector by significantly contributing to: a diversified aquaculture; harmonization of the aquaculture sector with other aquatic resource users; and integration with other aquatic industrial sectors under a management plan that has widespread support of the Canadian public.

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Ontario Urban Forest Council

The Ontario Urban Forest Council (OUFC) is a non-profit group that works to advance the conservation and maintenance of urban forests across Ontario. We also provide technical support for groups addressing urban forestry issues and offer various workshops on a wide range of topics. We work in partnership with all sectors, bringing together professionals, academics, industry, government and the general public in a multi- stakeholder approach to urban forest conservation.

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