CLRA National Newsletter - Winter 2020
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE The holiday season is upon us with a new year on the horizon. The world as we knew it changed in the past year however our continued efforts in reclamation remain the same. To all CLRA members, I applaud you for all you do and am proud to be a part of this amazing association.
During this festive time, I reflect on that definition and place it in the perspective of our families, friends and loved ones to reclaim our hopes and dreams and look toward a new year of positivity. Yours in reclamation,
MEMBER MATTERS 
Thank you for your ongoing participation and support of the programs and mandate of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association.
Holiday Office Hours
The CLRA office will be closed for the holidays from December 24th and we look forward to re-opening on January 4th at 8:30 am.
March of 2020 will forever be remembered as the month the Province of Alberta shut down due to the pandemic. Thankfully, environmental services were mandated as “essential services” in the province and all of us spent the next few weeks navigating the safety concerns our industry was faced with. It was also the same month the Alberta Government announced the Site Rehabilitation Program (SRP).
Traditional reclamation of mines and other large disturbances have focused on seeding the sites with non-native agronomic grasses and legumes. However, this has been found to prevent the recovery of the sites rather than assisting the recovery so a technique that controlled erosion and promoted recovery without constraints was needed. 
The Dr. Edward M. Watkin Award is named after a founding member of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association / Association Canadienne de Réhabilitation des Sites Dégradés (CLRA/ACRSD) in recognition of his significant service to furthering land reclamation in Canada.
Accepting 2021 Nominations: January 1, 2021
August 30, 2021
The IN-TECH Reclamation Award (Formerly the Noranda Land Reclamation Award) is one of two prestigious awards of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association / Association Canadienne de Réhabilitation des Sites Dégradés (CLRA/ACRSD). This award celebrates innovative techniques that advance the practice of reclamation in Canada within any sector of industry (i.e mining, forestry, oil & gas). 
Accepting 2021 Nominations: January 1, 2021
August 30, 2021
This award honours Dr. Jack Winch principal founder and inaugural President of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association/Association Canadienne de Réhabilitation des Sites Dégradés (CLRA/ACRSD). The award acknowledges the efforts of Early Career Reclamation Professionals.
Accepting 2021 Nominations: January 1, 2021
August 30, 2021
The award honours Linda Jones, for significant service to the Canadian Land Reclamation Association / Association Canadienne de Réhabilitation des Sites Dégradés (CLRA/ACRSD) as secretary-treasurer for over twenty years. Linda was specifically interested in promoting student participation in CLRA events and membership in CLRA.
Accepting 2021 Nominations: January 1, 2021
August 30, 2021 
The CLRA Alberta Chapter is pleased to acknowledge and commemorate Gerry Bourassa through our Exceptional Volunteer Award. Gerry was a member, volunteer, and friend whose love for the environmental industry and passion for volunteering touched our CLRA community. It is a goal of the Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association to recognize outstanding individuals who follow in Gerry’s footsteps and volunteer for their communities, associations, and institutions.
Nomination Deadline: December 31, 2020 UPCOMING EVENTS The Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA) will be hosting its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference virtually on Wednesday, February 24, and Thursday, February 25, 2021.
Early bird registration and sponsorship deadline is December 31, 2020.
January 26, 2021 12:00 - 1:00 PM MST
During these unprecedented times, the ability to maintain project efficiency and ongoing team collaboration, while continuing to regulate costs can single-handedly determine the longevity of many environmental services organizations.
Registration Deadline:
OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST DISCLAIMER: The following events are hosted by external organizations. Should you require an update on their status, please contact the event organizers/organizations directly.
Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan
February 1 - 5, 2021, Virtual Event
ABWRET-A Winter Semester Course Registration Deadline: April 3, 2021, Virtual Course CLASSIFIEDS Senior Risk Assessor or Toxicologist - Trace Associates Inc. (Based out of any Trace office or remotely from anywhere on earth)
Contaminated Sites Approved Professional - Trace Associates Inc. (Based out of any Trace office or remotely from anywhere on earth)
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