Share your thoughts on Alberta’s approach to coal development The Government of Alberta (GOA) has announced the establishment of a Coal Policy Committee, an independent group to lead the coal policy engagement process. To ensure
On March 29, 2021, RMA hosted a presentation and Q&A session with senior representatives from Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP). This session covered how the ministry is working to fulfill the vision of a balanced
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada program launched to help mitigate climate change Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has launched Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS), a new 10-year, $185 million program to help mitigate climate change. ACS will
Alberta EFP is seeking input from farmers with an Environmental Farm Plan on a new habitat management tool Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (AEFP) is seeking farmers with a completed Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) to participate
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
