EU’s Nature Restoration Law Faces Crucial Hurdle Amidst Uncertainty. The European Union’s proposed Regulation on Nature Restoration (Nature Restoration Law, NRL) stands as a significant legislative effort in combating biodiversity loss, climate change impacts, and ecosystem degradation. Proposed with ambitious Read More …
Category: Events
Anthroposols Discussion Panel – video available
The Land Reclamation International Graduate School (LRIGS)’s panel discussion, Anthroposols: Land Reclamation With Human Modified Soils, held on Thursday March 14, was an informative and engaging event, delving into the challenges of classification and use of human-modified soils in Canada. Read More …
Anthroposols: Land Reclamation With Human Modified Soils – March 14
The Land Reclamation International Graduate School (LRIGS) will host a virtual panel discussion on human modified soils, otherwise known as Anthroposols, their classification, use, and importance for reclamation of disturbed land. Five expert panelists will share their knowledge and insights Read More …
Anthroposols: Land Reclamation With Human Modified Soils
Humans impact everything, including our soil. We remove, mix and compact soil horizons. We add amendments, including waste materials, to replace soil or improve its health. Soils that have been highly modified, transformed, or constructed by humans, are known as Read More …
MSc Graduate Defense Seminar, Henian Guo
MSc graduate defense seminar for LRIGS member, Henian Guo, Monday March 4 at 2:00 pm, 150 South Academic Building (SAB). “Methanogenic biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in oil sands tailings.” Abstract: Current hot water extraction method to recover bitumen from Read More …
Alberta Soil Science Workshop – 2024 Soils Tour
The Alberta Soils Tour (AST) is held biannually to facilitate regional interaction among professionals, students, and enthusiasts in soil science and related fields. The tour provides hands-on field opportunities for professional development, learning, and collaboration. Typically, 40 to 100 attendees Read More …
Students and Emerging Professionals: Careers in Environmental Restoration Panel
You are invited to join the SER Northwest Chapter for an exciting discussion on “Careers in Environmental Restoration” happening Thursday, 29 February 2024 from 12 pm to 1 pm PST on Zoom. Register here. The conversation will feature four practitioners Read More …
MSc Graduate Defense Seminar, Kiah Leicht
MSc graduate defense seminar for LRIGS member, Kiah Leicht, Wednesday, January 17 at 1:30 pm, 802 General Services Building. “Development of a comprehensive nitrogen budget to increase nitrogen use efficiency and reduce nitrogen losses in semi-arid southern Alberta”. Abstract: Synthetic Read More …
North Glenora Community League Job Opportunity
The North Glenora Community League in Edmonton has a part-time job opportunity for University of Alberta students. Project Coordinator description available here.
PhD Graduate Defense Seminar: Erin Daly
PhD graduate defense for LRIGS member Erin Daly, Thursday September 7 at 1:00 pm in 442B Earth Sciences Building “Assessment of Perennial Cereals in Central Alberta: Productivity and Environmental Performance”. Link: https://ualberta-ca.zoom.us/j/98644442678?pwd=WnpYNXZkS28raGhGUFJpaHNUalFVQT09 Abstract: Perennial grain crops are a novel amalgam Read More …