2011 Fall Information Session
The Foothills Restoration Forum is hosting the 5th Annual Fall Information Session Thursday, October 6th, 2011, at the Cowley District Hall, Cowley, Alberta.
The Theme for this year's Fall Forum is:
“Developing practical solutions to reduce industrial disturbance in native grasslands” Incorporating local
knowledge of the climate and landscape, with new technology, innovative construction and reclamation
techniques to reduce industrial footprint.
Keynote Speaker:
Doug Kulba is a Resource Assurance Specialist with the Regional Integration Branch of Alberta
Environment. Doug has spent the past 5 years facilitating a voluntary collaborative process known as
Partners In Resource Excellence. Doug facilitates the collaboration of a small group of industry, Government
and Community members that has resulted in a number of Innovative Resource Solutions with the objective
of improving industry competitiveness, enhancing environmental sustainability and social license across
Alberta including the Oil Sands Region.
Schedule:
In the morning Doug Kulba and associates present—Partners In Resource Excellence-Building a Foundation
of Trust, Integrity & The Pursuit Of Excellence. Partners in Resource Excellence (PRE) is a voluntary
collaborative process that begins when stakeholders recognize regulatory requirements are not meeting
society, industry and/or government’s expectations for environmental sustainability or economic
competitiveness. The presentation will introduce and explain the Partners In Resource Excellence approach
and illustrate three specific examples of how the collaboration between Government, Industry and
Communities led to the development of Innovative Pipeline Strategies (IPS), Innovative Road Solutions
(IRS) and the Evergreen Centre for Resource Excellence and Innovation.
The afternoon will consist of a landowner profile, updates on current projects and a review of our research
questions: are we on the right path or are there additional questions that need to be addressed?
Contact Marilyn Neville at (403) 628-2354 Email: graminea@telusplanet.net if you wish to provide an
update during our roundtable discussion or give a presentation.
Cost for the day’s event is $20.00 per person which includes lunch, our ‘traditional’ cinnamon rolls and plenty
of opportunity to visit while sharing information and experiences. Presentations and Discussion will be from
9:30am until 4:00pm. We accept cash or cheques only at the door. Cheques are payable to: SASCI
Hope you are able to join us!!!
Pincher Creek Area Accomodations