Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute Launches New Version of Online Mapping Portal
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 portal. This mapping portal allows users to pull up a location that interests them and load data layers, such as […]
Aquatic Invasive Species Found In Moss Balls
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 and pet stores across Alberta. Moss balls are primarily sold for decorative purposes in aquariums and are a unique spherical […]
Railway Safety and Development Resources
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 implementing both Operation Lifesaver (which addresses collisions and trespassing on railways) and the Proximity Guidelines (which addresses development near railways). […]
Help Write a Chapter for the Environmental Farm Plan Workbook
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 the EFP workbook. EFPs are a voluntary tool available to farmers and ranchers interested in increasing the environmental sustainability of […]
Board Governance Review Committee Delivers their Recommendations
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 association’s governance structure every four years. RMA undertook its most recent review beginning in December 2020. The Board Governance Review […]
Registration for Transforming Alberta’s Environmental Regulatory System Webinar is Now Open
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 (AEP). The session will cover how the ministry is working to fulfill the vision of a balanced and results-based approach […]
Alberta Budget 2021 – 2022: RMA Initial Analysis
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 Plan. RMA President Paul McLauchlin’s initial reaction to the 2021 – 2022 provincial budget is as follows: As the province […]
RMA and AUMA Police Summit Recording and Presentations Now Available
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 on the study of a provincial police service in Alberta. The session featured the following speakers (click on the organization’s […]
RMA Trade Announces the New Geospatial Program
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 in response to popular demand. Everything you do must be done with accuracy, and the Geospatial Program provides a vast […]
Resolutions for the RMA 2021 Spring Convention Now Available
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 encouraged to email proposed amendments in advance to RMA Senior Policy Advisor Wyatt Skovron at wyatt@RMAlberta.com, noting the resolution number. […]