The Miistakis Institute is conducting a survey to understand the breadth of pollinator projects in Alberta The Miistakis Institute is conducting research on how roadside ditches and other marginal lands can be used as pollinator
If passed, Bills 51, 52, and 56 would impact RMA members Over the past week, the Government of Alberta has introduced three bills with potential impacts on rural municipalities. Although none of the bills have
The following resolutions that were endorsed at the RMA 2018 Spring Convention are now expiring. For details on the last provided update, please visit the RMA Resolution Database. 1-18S Request for Implementation of the 2018
Resolutions form an important part in identifying direction for the RMA’s advocacy efforts. The RMA membership endorsed the following resolutions in spring 2021: 1-21S Alberta Energy Regulator Directive 006 – Licensee Liability Rating (LLR) Program
Community Conserve is a web-based, capacity-building, and fund-pooling tool created by the Miistakis Institute and Environmental Law Centre with support from RMA and AUMA. Alberta municipalities can use Community Conserve to access well-researched environment and
Certificates will be issued by the University of Alberta’s Augustana Extended Education The Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) is excited to announce a new Municipal Elected Leaders Certificate (MELC). EOEP is partnering with the University
Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute is hosting a webinar to provide a summary of new version of their online mapping portal The Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI) recently launched a new version of their online mapping
Alberta Environment and Parks is asking Albertans to destroy moss balls that were purchased after January 1, 2021 Live zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) have been detected in moss (Marimo) balls being sold at various plant
Resources provide guidance for operating and developing near railways The Railway Association of Canada (RAC), in partnership with other organizations, has developed several resources related to rail safety. Municipalities are encouraged to review and consider
Alberta EFP is seeking input for a chapter on habitat management Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is looking for farmers and ranchers to participate in focus group sessions to shape the habitat management chapter in
Be ready to vote on the Board Governance Review Committee’s recommendations at RMA’s 2021 Spring Convention In order to operate effectively and remain accountable to members, RMA is committed to undertaking a review of the
RMA is hosting a webinar with Alberta Environment and Parks to discuss the modernization of the environmental regulatory system RMA is hosting a presentation and Q&A session with senior representatives from Alberta Environment and Parks
The Government of Alberta has released their 2021 – 2022 budget The Government of Alberta has released Budget 2021: Protecting lives and livelihoods for the 2021 – 2022 fiscal year and 2021 – 2024 Fiscal
The virtual event provided participants with a detailed overview of the Government of Alberta’s study of a possible provincial police force On February 17, RMA and AUMA co-hosted a President’s Summit on Provincial Policing focusing
RMA Trade is pleased to announce the new Geospatial Program as part of its offerings to members. RMA Trade works hard to specialize in certain product areas and has created customized programs for the membership
The resolutions that will be presented during the resolution session at the RMA 2021 Spring Convention are now available. Resolution Amendments Any members wishing to propose amendments to resolutions included in the resolutions package are
