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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160225T110000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Digital Mapping for Watershed Engagement and Research
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Digital Mapping for Watershed Engagement and Research \nwith Ian Parfitt\, Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre\, and \nTara Lynne Clapp\, CBWN \nThis session offers a basic introduction to the concepts of ‘digital mapping.’ Computer based maps can help us to picture our watersheds and engage community members\, and they can also be used to help us learn new things through data exploration and research questions. Using watershed group examples\, attendees will learn the basic concepts of computer based mapping\, and how we can learn about our watersheds through using and gathering different kinds of data in maps and data tables. This session is designed for watershed group members that are interested in using mapping to help them learn about their watersheds and engage community members with watershed stewardship. \nKey concepts defined: geomatics\, GIS\, GPS\, scale\, resolution\, data registration\, data model\, vector\, point\, line and polygon data\, raster data\, remote sensing\, attribute\, data table\, the Columbia Basin Watershed Network Mapping Program
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/introduction-to-digital-mapping-for-watershed-engagement-and-research/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Canada,Watershed Management,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151022
DTSTAMP:20150522T182146Z
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SUMMARY:North American Invasive Species Management Association 2015 Conference
DESCRIPTION:North American Invasive Species Management Association Annual Conference 2015 \nMore Information
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/north-american-invasive-species-management-association-2015-conference/
LOCATION:Coast Hotel\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Canada,Conference,International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150904
DTSTAMP:20150816T232510Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Latitudes Mining Reclamation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Latitudes Mining Reclamation Workshop (NLMRW) is a collaborative effort between Alaska and Northern Canada aimed at shedding light on the unique issues facing reclamationists in the North. \nThis year’s conference is located in Juneau — one of the most beautiful areas of Southeast Alaska. Come see the massive mountains\, scenic glaciers and pristine coast of the Last Frontier. The conference will include field tours of local mines\, short courses\, technical sessions\, and various social events. \nSHORT COURSES:\nThis years attendees will have the option of choosing between two exciting short courses being offered\, one of which will be on Acid Rock Drainage. The courses will take place on Thursday\, September 3\, 2015. \nTOURS:\nTwo field tours are being offered — one to Kensington Mine and one to Greens Creek Mine. Both field tours will take place on Monday\, August 31\, 2015 and require a ferry ride to the mine site. Kensington requires under-ground travel through part of the tour. \nCall for papers deadline March 31\, 2015. \nQuestions? Feel free to contact Samantha Hudson at:Samantha.Hudson@alaska.gov \nRegistration & More Information
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/northern-latitudes-mining-reclamation-workshop/
LOCATION:Juneau\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canada,International,Reclamation,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150827
DTSTAMP:20150621T180157Z
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SUMMARY:Water\, Air and Land: Sustainability Issues in Mineral and Metal Extraction Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Mining\, mineral and metallurgical industries have seen tremendous growth all over the globe and faced with changing environmental challenges and drastic economic cycles. The 8th triennial WALSIM symposium will bring together colleagues from industry\, academia and government to share experience\, build collaboration and will feature the latest technological\, scientific advances and policy development on existing and emerging sustainability issues relating to water\, air and land in mineral and metal extraction. \nMining\, mineral and metallurgical industries have seen tremendous growth all over the globe and faced with changing environmental challenges and drastic economic cycles. The 8th triennial WALSIM symposium will bring together colleagues from industry\, academia and government to share experience\, build collaboration and will feature the latest technological\, scientific advances and policy development on existing and emerging sustainability issues relating to water\, air and land in mineral and metal extraction. \nMore Information
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/water-air-and-land-sustainability-issues-in-mineral-and-metal-extraction-symposium/
LOCATION:The Fairmont Royal York\, 100 Front Street West\, \, Toronto\, ON\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada,Conference,Reclamation,Soil & Land
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150810
DTSTAMP:20150307T004531Z
CREATED:20150307T004531Z
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UID:1468-1438300800-1439164799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Mountains of Opportunity: BC Summer Institute 2015
DESCRIPTION:Attention Educators:  Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation and friends for magical mountain moments July 31-Aug. 9\, 2015. You don’t want to miss this professional development experience in the Kootenay Rockies\, British Columbia’s Mountain Playground! \nThe 2015 Summer Institute will be offered in partnership with the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook. Highlights may include: \n\nnature hikes\norchard tours\nwildlife viewing\nFirst Nations wisdom\nartisan talks around sustainability\ncycling\nculinary arts\nand much more.\n\nThe 2015 Summer Institute is open to formal and non-formal educators for an anticipated non-credit registration fee of $2\,500\, tax included. This will cover field trips\, most meals\, and shared accommodations. Participants are required to pay for and book their own transportation to and from Cranbrook at the beginning and the end of the course; we recommend that you price flights in advance to get an idea of the cost. \nFrom July  31 – August 9 (travel dates inclusive)\, field trips will be mixed with class time to provide a summer course that is both fun and informative. You will create a photo or video project based on your experiences AND earn a certificate of course completion. \n  \nCWF’s goal is to provide you with hands-on education in southeastern BC that you can’t wait to bring home to your students \nRegister Now \n \n 
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/mountains-of-opportunity-bc-summer-institute-2015/
LOCATION:College of the Rockies\, 2700 College Way\, Box 8500\, Cranbrook\, BC\, V1C 5L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Canada,Course,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150619
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SUMMARY:Canadian Land Reclamation Association Conference & AGM
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of CLRA/ACSRD and the International Year of Soils!\n\nThe CLRA and and MSSS (Manitoba Soil Science Society) Joint Conference titled Land Reclamation & Soil Science: Solutions for a Sustainable Future\n\nPlease click here for more details!
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/canadian-land-reclamation-association-conference-agm/
LOCATION:Radisson Winnipeg Downtown\, Winnipeg\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada,Conference,Manitoba,Meeting,Reclamation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150604
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CREATED:20150120T210344Z
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SUMMARY:Mine Closure Conference 2015
DESCRIPTION:Mine Closure has become an internationally recognized conference series since it was established in 2006. The 10th International Conference on Mine Closure will offer a multidisciplinary global forum for exchanging views and developing capacity\, to ensure that new mines are designed with closure in mind\, and old sites are closed economically\, while minimizing environmental and societal impacts. \nThis is the second time Mine Closure returns to Canada\, after a very successful conference in 2011 at Lake Louise that attracted almost 600 delegates. Following on that success\, the conference organizers have again partnered with the British Columbia Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation (BC TRCR). Mine Closure 2015 will be held in conjunction with TRCR’s 39th Annual BC Mine Reclamation Symposium. The joint event will offer delegates a stellar technical program featuring the latest scientific developments\, as well as insightful discussions on the most pressing issues. \nEarly bird registration deadline: April 27\, 2015 \nMore Information
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/mine-closure-conference-2015/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Vancouver\, 655 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 2R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Canada,Conference,International,Reclamation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150416T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20150416T220000
DTSTAMP:20150403T191643Z
CREATED:20150403T191643Z
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SUMMARY:The Potential LNG Industry and BC’s Natural Gas Supply (Webinar Option)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: David HughesDavid Hughes\, Geoscientist\, Independent Energy Policy Analyst & Formerly with Geological Survey of Canada \nPoliticians in the US and Canada have promoted LNG exports as a way to monetize the perceived gas bounty made possible by the so-called “shale revolution”. However\, a review of major US shale gas plays suggests production is not sustainable at low prices and high volumes in the medium- and long-term. Several US shale plays are already past peak production and the recent collapse in oil prices suggests that other plays will not be far behind. In Canada\, gas production is down 20% from its all-time peak in 2002. Ramping up BC production to supply five LNG terminals would require spectacular growth\, from 409% to 633%\, and the drilling of between 38\,000 and 49\,000 new wells at a cost of up to $432 billion. These projects are vulnerable both from a lowered price in export destinations and from higher domestic gas prices. If the nascent BC LNG industry gets off the ground its economic impact is likely to be far less than purported\, its environmental impact significant\, and its impact on future Canadian energy security worrisome. \nDavid Hughes is a geoscientist who has studied the energy resources of Canada and the U.S.\, including 32 years spent with the Geological Survey of Canada as a scientist and research manager\, where he headed unconventional gas and coal research. His research focus is on unconventional fuels\, primarily shale gas and tight oil\, but also coalbed methane and other unconventional sources including oil sands\, coal gasification and gas hydrates. Hughes is currently President of Global Sustainability Research Inc.\, a consultancy dedicated to research on energy and sustainability issues. Clients include a range of energy companies\, investment firms and non-profits. \nTo participate remotely: http://www.unbc.ca/nres/nresi_webcast.html \nReception to follow
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/the-potential-lng-industry-and-bcs-natural-gas-supply-webinar-option/
LOCATION:Canfor Theature\, UNBC\, Prince George\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Canada,Energy & Climate Change,Presentation,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150324
DTSTAMP:20141229T170215Z
CREATED:20141229T170215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141229T170215Z
UID:1094-1426550400-1427155199@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Canada Water Week
DESCRIPTION:Canada Water Week is a celebration of water from coast-to-coast-to-coast\, held annually in the third week of March to coincide with World Water Day on March 22. \nFind an Event: Join the Celebration in your Community \nHost an Event: Inspiration\, Resources\, and Event Listing Tool
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/canada-water-week/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Canada,International,Watershed Management
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150313
DTSTAMP:20150130T200705Z
CREATED:20150130T200705Z
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UID:1226-1425945600-1426204799@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Water Resources 2015
DESCRIPTION:Join Canadian Water Network and leading water professionals from around the world at Connecting Water Resources 2015 – From Knowledge to Action (CWR 2015) March 10-12\, 2015\, in Ottawa\, Ontario. \nCWR 2015 brings together the private sector; public sector; and the world of academia to a forum where leading water thinkers and doers collaborate on how to impact water management. CWR 2015 will deliver unparalleled opportunities to co-create and move towards action\, as we address the real needs and questions affecting decision-making in water management. \nMore Information
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/connecting-water-resources-2015/
LOCATION:The Westin\, 11 Colonel By Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada,Conference,Watershed Management
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150203
DTSTAMP:20150102T233732Z
CREATED:20141019T205903Z
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UID:784-1422835200-1422921599@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:World Wetlands Day
DESCRIPTION:What is World Wetlands Day? \n2 February each year is World Wetlands Day. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971\, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. \nEach year since 1997\, the Ramsar Secretariat has provided materials so that government agencies\, non-governmental organizations\, conservation organizations\, and groups of citizens can help raise public awareness about the importance and value of wetlands. \n  \nWorld Wetlands Day 2015: Wetlands for Our Future – Join us! \nA Wetlands Youth Photo Contest will ask entrants aged 15-24 to snap and upload a picture taken in a wetlands location between 2 February and 2 March. The photographic challenge is to highlight one of the many ways wetlands ensure our future. \nA full range of World Wetlands Day support materials for organizers and teachers will be available for download on the Ramsar website. We can use your help in spreading the word! \nMore Information
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/world-wetlands-day/
LOCATION:Worldwide!
CATEGORIES:Canada,International,Wetlands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20141126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20141126T133000
DTSTAMP:20141121T165359Z
CREATED:20141121T164109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T165359Z
UID:947-1417003200-1417008600@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Webinar — Ask an expert: Tools and resources for adapting to a changing climate
DESCRIPTION:From extreme weather events to invasive species\, like the Emerald Ash Borer\, Canadian municipalities face significant impacts from a changing climate. Communities need to consider long-term climate changes in municipal plans and infrastructure investments\, but some municipalities are only beginning this process\, according to research from the National Municipal Adaptation Project. To close this gap\, federal\, provincial and municipal groups have collaborated to build an Adaptation Library that connects communities with the resources they need. \nThis webinar highlights research findings and available resources\, and offers a question-and-answer-style discussion with leading experts who are developing tools to help Canadian communities prepare for a changing climate. Bring your questions\, learn about new tools and build connections to support initiatives in your community. \nPresented by the Partners for Climate Change\, Federation of Canadian Municipalities. \nFor more information or to register\, visit the event website.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/webinar-ask-an-expert-tools-and-resources-for-adapting-to-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Canada,Energy & Climate Change,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141017
DTSTAMP:20141017T121001Z
CREATED:20140930T011255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141017T121001Z
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SUMMARY:Weeds Across Borders
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URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/weeds-across-borders/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada,International,Invasive Species
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141003
DTSTAMP:20141017T122639Z
CREATED:20140921T144637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141017T122639Z
UID:710-1412035200-1412294399@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:11th Canadian Urban Forest Conference
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Canadian Urban Forest Conference is to provide a focus for discussion on Canadian urban forestry practices\, and to allow for dialogue between professionals and community groups on innovative urban forest strategies\, policies\, technologies\, and management practices.  The conference also serves to raise the profile and enable discussion of urban forestry on a local scale in the community where it takes place. \n \nEvery two years the CUFC brings together dedicated individuals and groups to share their experiences and innovative approaches to the stewardship of Canada’s urban forests. \nSee the event website for more information.
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/11th-canadian-urban-forest-conference/
LOCATION:Victoria Conference Centre\, 720 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 3M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Canada,Conference,Forest & Trees
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141001
DTSTAMP:20141017T123334Z
CREATED:20140920T233611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141017T123334Z
UID:694-1409529600-1412121599@chapter.ser.org
SUMMARY:Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup - Fall Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, tens of thousands of Canadians take action against shoreline litter by participating in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup\, presented by Loblaw Companies Limited. Jointly led by the Vancouver Aquarium and WWF\, this initiative focuses on educating and empowering people to make a difference through community cleanup events. \nUse the website search function to find a cleanup event near you!
URL:https://chapter.ser.org/westerncanada/event/great-canadian-shorline-cleanup/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:British Columbia,Canada,Get your hands dirty!,Restoration
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