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The following list of organizations and their websites are provided as a resource for Alberta Department of Energy (DOE) web site visitors. In general, DOE aims to provide links to web sites that primarily serve educational, research or public information needs. Please note: DOE is not responsible for the content or operation of third-party Web sites or electronic services reached by virtue of links from its portal.
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There are numerous associations and organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which may be of interest to you for further information on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information. |
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The Alberta Chamber of Resources continues to expand the collaborative efforts within Alberta’s resource industries. ACR’s hallmark is to offer solutions and seek balance to ensure the orderly development of Canadian resources. This is the theme for the Chamber’s future—to stand up and represent the voice of our members in a powerful and credible way. |
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The Canadian Clean Power Coalition is an association of responsible, leading Canadian coal and coal-fired electricity producers. Our aim is to secure a future for coal-fired electricity generation, within the context of Canada's multi-fuelled electricity industry, by proactively addressing environmental issues with governments and our stakeholders. |
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The Canadian Geoscience Council provides an open forum for communications, discussion and debate to ensure the effectiveness and influence of the geosciences in addressing the needs of the people of Canada, especially with regard to the quality of life, economic prosperity, and the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment. |
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Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) |
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The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum is the leading technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials and energy industries. With over 12,000 national members, CIM strives to be the association of choice for professionals in the minerals industries. |
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The Coal Association of Canada, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, represents companies engaged in the exploration, development, use and transportation of coal. Its members include major coal producers and coal-using utilities, the railroads and ports that ship coal, and industry suppliers of goods and services. |
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The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is the national organization of the Canadian mining industry. It comprises companies engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semifabrication. Member companies account for the majority of Canada's output of metals and major industrial materials. |
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The PDAC exists to protect and promote the interests of the Canadian mineral exploration sector and to ensure a robust mining industry in Canada. The PDAC will encourage the highest standards of technical, environmental, safety and social practices in Canada and internationally. |
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There are numerous organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which offer information for educational and research purposes on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information. |
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AERI works with industry and other government ministries to promote innovation and technology that will enable Alberta's energy sector to evolve. AERI provides strategic direction to position Alberta for the future in energy development, and invests in research and technology to enhance the sustainable development of the province's abundant energy resources. |
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This page lists some useful website links on various energy topics. |
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One of the mandates of the Centre for Energy is to provide first-class materials to assist teachers in achieving their learning objectives in science, social studies, and technology curricula. |
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In this section, you can learn a good deal About Coal. Or if you want some information and are in a hurry, you could check out some Quick Facts on Coal. |
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Marine Environmental Geoscience Subdivision that studies geologic processes and sediment properties along the coast, in the nearshore, and on the continental margin to determine environmental processes and impacts of development. |
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This site is a user-friendly tool for educational learning on energy topics. It is designed especially for kids and includes games/quizzes to test them on energy issues. |
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Prospectors Development Association of Canada - Mining Matters |
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PDAC Mining Matters helps to educate students about Canada’s geology and mineral resource endowment and promotes awareness of the importance of rocks, metals, minerals and mining through the dissemination of information and the development and distribution of educational programs and material. |
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The Provincial Museum of Alberta is committed to building and preserving collections documenting the diversity of Alberta's natural history. We have eight different natural history collections. To date our collections number about 500,000 specimens. |
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This page is part of the International Energy Agency website and lits useful information on clean coal technologies. |
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The World Coal Institute (WCI) is a non-profit, non-governmental association of coal producers and coal consumers - the only international body working on a worldwide basis on behalf of the coal industry. Within the website pages you will find information on coal - how it is mined, how it is transported, how coal is used. |
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The World Coal Institute (WCI) is a non-profit, non-governmental association of coal producers and coal consumers - the only international body working on a worldwide basis on behalf of the coal industry. Within the website pages you will find information on clean coal technology. |
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There are numerous government organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which offer regulatory and other pertinent information on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information. |
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The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) is an independent, quasi-judicial agency of the Government of Alberta. Its mission is to ensure that the discovery, development, and delivery of Alberta's energy resources and utilities services takes place in a manner that is fair, responsible, and in the public interest. |
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Alberta Environment manages the use of Alberta's diverse landscapes to sustain a healthy environment, a prosperous economy and strong communities. We are committed to protecting the province's air, land, and water. We also strive to be a leader in addressing climate change and waste management. Central to our mandate is the protection of the environment and the protection and management of water resources. |
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The mission of the Alberta Geological Survey (AGS) is to provide geoscience information and expertise needed by government, industry and the public for earth-resources stewardship and sustainable development in Alberta. AGS activities are separated into two programs: energy and minerals. |
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The Farmers' Advocate and assistants are available for public information meetings on subjects such as surface rights, seismic activity, mineral leasing, trespass and other topics that may be of concern to the agricultural community. |
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The GSC is Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with world-class expertise focusing on geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection, and technology innovation. |
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Monitors and collects data on mining and mineral exploration in Northern Canada. Promotes mining investment and provides information and technical advice to a wide variety of clients, including the mining industry, other government departments, First Nations, schools and the general public. |
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The Mineral Resources Directorate located in the City of Gatineau (sector Hull), Quebec develops policies and legislation to promote the Sustainable Development of mineral resources in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. |
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The Minerals and Metals Sector (MMS) of Natural Resources Canada is the federal government's primary source of scientific and technological knowledge, and policy advice, on Canada's mineral and metal resources and on explosives regulation and technology. |
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) plays a pivotal role in helping shape the important contributions of the natural resources sector to the Canadian economy, society and environment. This sector - forests, energy, minerals and metals, and landmass, as well as related industries - is one of the most productive, high-tech sectors in the global economy. |
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The NRCB provides an impartial forum for the review of natural resource development projects and regulates confined feeding operations in Alberta. The NRCB assumed responsibility for the regulation of various livestock developments in Alberta on January 1, 2002. The NRCB’s mandate is to determine whether these projects/developments are in the public interest, which means balancing the social, environmental and economic interests of Albertans. |
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The Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) is a regional development council with a focus on advancing the development of the northern economy. The mission of the NADC is to identify and implement measures that will advance northern development, as well as advise government on opportunities and issues. The NADC is involved with projects and initiatives in transportation, value-added agriculture, tourism, educational initiatives and inter-jurisdictional projects. |
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The Board is a unique rural municipal area covering approximately 2.1 million hectares in southeastern Alberta. The Board is responsible for the administration of the area as it relates to providing all municipal services as well as the leasing of public lands within the area. The Board is responsible for all local roads, comprising some 5,000 miles within the area. All revenue and expenditures are controlled by the Board through the Special Areas trust account. |
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The Surface Rights Board (SRB)is a quasi-judicial board authorized under the Surface Rights Act to determine compensation related to energy activities. |
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Significant challenges tackled by Sustainable Resource Development in 2003-04 included drought, the Lost Creek fire, mountain pine beetles, West Nile virus and recreational access. The ministry’s annual report outlines actions it took to ensure that provincial public lands, forests, fish and wildlife resources continue to be managed sustainably. |
