Impacts of Coal Mining on Central Alberta’s Water
Proposed coal mines will adversely impact Ram River, Rough Creek, and the North Saskatchewan River.
All the communities of Clearwater County are down- stream from the proposed mines, putting their water at risk. The area’s beauty draws many visitors, but popular tourist sites such as Crescent Falls are now right next door to land leased for coal exploration and development…and potentially active mines. Water, wildlife, and recreation are all at risk if coal development moves ahead.
Coal mining destroys land and pollutes the water with se- lenium, and high amounts of selenium are toxic to fish and humans.
Clearwater County has world-class fly fishing for trout. The Ram River is home to the last strong population of bull trout in Alberta.
“One of Canada’s natural wonders is our Rocky Mountains and we’re fortunate to have them in our backyard. Coal mining and these wonders are a bad juxtaposition.”
Councillor Theresa Laing, Rocky Mountain House
Damning research on selenium continues to pile up
Lethbridge Herald
An Australian Coal Speculator Flouts More Alberta Laws
The Tyee
Protest over Grassy Mountain coal mine approval in southern Alberta
Global News
Northback thanks AER for approving Grassy Mountain coal exploration program, critics expected ruling
Calgary Herald
Water For Food submits 6,700+ signature official petition to Alberta Legislature
Crowsnest Headwaters
Coal Law and Policy: Coal Moratoriums, They Come and Go
University of Calgary Faculty of Law
Hundreds protest Alberta government lifting coal moratorium
City News
Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it’s ’open season’
Alberta Energy Regulator to hold Rocky Mountain coal hearings despite legal challenge
Australian company revives its push for a controversial coal mine in Alberta
Vern vs. the miners
CBC
Minister Brian Jean defends exploration of Grassy Mountain
Alberta Legislature
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The West Country Sustainability Coalition is a voluntary group of area residents, recreation users, and organizations working together towards a healthy West Country – one without new coal mines.
