

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Why Is Coal Mining in the Eastern Slopes a Concern? Insights on Ecological Effects of Coal Developme
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Evidence indicates that the environmental impacts of coal development are negative and incapable of being effectively dealt with by mitigation, compensation, or reclamation. There are significant legacy issues from the existing footprint of coal development and there is no compelling evidence that future coal development will provide any different outcomes. The speaker will argue that more coal development will create more environmental problems. Avoidance of serious, lingering environmental problems will only be achieved by an end to coal development in the Eastern Slopes.

Speaker: Lorne Fitch, Professional Biologist

Lorne has been a biologist for over 50 years, working on many issues related to use of land and water, including coal. Lorne is a professional biologist, a retired provincial Fish and Wildlife biologist, was one of the co-founders of the stewardship initiative Cows and Fish, and a former Adjunct Professor with the University of Calgary. Lethbridge is home, where he pens books, articles, and essays on issues related to Alberta’s landscape and critters. Books include Streams of Consequence, Travels Up the Creek, and Conservation Confidential.

Date/Time: Thursday, April 30, 2026. The presentation begins at noon &amp; concludes at 1 p.m.

Free to attend. Donations however, are gratefully accepted.


Location: SACPA sessions are held at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Atrium Dining Room, 500 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge

Lunch and Refreshments: If you like, please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy its excellent variety of good-value food/drink options in the Atrium Dining Room before the session.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lethbridge/why-is-coal-mining-in-the-eastern-slopes-a-concern-insights-on-ecological-effects-of-coal-developme/200029854403615
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Lethbridge
- **state**: AB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
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- **full address**: Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 500 - 11 St. S.,Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

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- **organizer**: SACPA (https://allevents.in/org/sacpa/4170006)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am (-06:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 500 - 11 St. S.,Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** SACPA
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Why Is Coal Mining in the Eastern Slopes a Concern? Insights on Ecological Effects of Coal Developme ?
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