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The Bog

The Bog is where thoughts, opinions, discussion pieces, and action converge. Influential thinkers from the water community are invited to share their insights on current or controversial water topics. Please note that the views expressed herein are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Alberta WaterPortal.

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Guest Columnist: Brad Cabana

Jan 15, 2010

Chateau Lake Louise Waste Water Probe The Chateau Lake Louise has a reputation as an environmentally friendly hotel, but is that reputation fully deserved? While scrutinizing their application to build […]

Guest Columnist: Lorne Taylor

Sep 12, 2009

Water Challenges in Oil Sands Country: Alberta’s Water for Life Strategy In 2003, the Government of Alberta launched its Water for Life Strategy in pursuit of the three interrelated goals […]

Guest Columnist: Mark Bennett

Jun 24, 2009

The Art of the Possible Sometimes it is funny how things happen. A chance meeting, an exchanged business card, and a resulting whole new awareness…I met a photographer; when she […]

Guest Columnist: John McDougall

May 24, 2009

Water: Minding the Meter Water is central to the well-being of people and their prosperity – not only to meet the obvious need for fresh water supplies of adequate quantity […]

Guest Columnist: Bob Sandford

Apr 30, 2009

The vital need for water policy reform The violent demonstrations that occurred last week at the World Water Forum in Istanbul belie the seriousness of the global water crisis. Currently, […]

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