After a year of fighting hard to have the dangers of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) mining identified and dealt with, I find that not much progress has been made. This government continues to cover up the knowledge people’s drinking water has been contaminated by oil and gas activity in Alberta. It has been covered up for decades and it is time for a full and independent Commission to study the impacts of oil and gas activity on our groundwater, our true lifeblood.

I asked the Environment Minister some questions about this yesterday in the Legislature, which you can read (or listen to) below, along with a few articles that came out about the debate. Thanks to those who came and sat in the Legislature Gallery! It really helps get the message across to the government!

Globe and Mail: Albertans demand action on “vile” well water
Edmonton Journal: Women take coalbed concerns to the Legislature
Oilweek Magazine: Alberta accused of ignoring water well contamination by oil and gas

Comments from the Legislature: Questions on Groundwater Management in Alberta

Please print off this pledge and send it to the Premier as a way of taking action on this issue.  Landoweners across Alberta will thank-you! Alberta Pledge