The Alberta government has lifted the coal moratorium, and that means trouble for the Eastern Slopes and our water supply.
Toxic mine waste and selenium can poison our rivers, threatening drinking water, fish, and agriculture. Coal dust and pollution are tied to cancer, respiratory disease, and long-term harm. Tourism and farming depend on clean water and unspoiled landscapes.
The Eastern Slopes are Alberta’s lifeline — once defaced and polluted, they’re lost forever.
Our six Ws for this campaign are:
Why are we running this campaign? To make the Alberta government reinstate the coal moratorium in the Eastern Slopes.
Who are the players? Land Lovers Network, Calgary Climate Hub, the Save Our Slopes Coalition, and The Gravity Well.
Where are we going with this work? We’re getting Albertans to show their support for a reinstatement of the coal mining moratorium. We’re also collaborating with other organizations and community leaders to create a better system for water and land stewardship in Southern Alberta.
When are we making decisions? Right now — the Alberta government is accepting applications for mining permits through the Alberta Energy Regulator. Now is the best time to stop them.
What other campaigns are happening? The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Association, Yellowstone to Yukon and the Alberta Wilderness Association are also campaigning to reinstate the moratorium.
How are we working with others? We’re collaborating with over 21 organizations and individuals in the Chinook Watershed Alliance to uphold policies to protect water now and for generations.