Energy Information Sessions for Landowners

• Session 101 will provide a general overview of the various stages of energy development. Everything from surface title ownership, seismic, survey, initial lease negotiation, the roles of the regulatory agencies, mitigating impacts through the energy facility life cycle, and the reclamation process will be covered. FAO would like to see participants leave this session with a broader understanding of how they can find a balanced approach to mitigating the impacts of energy development and feel like they may be in a better position to manage their ongoing relationship with the energy industry. This session is intended for anyone with an interest in energy development. There is a registration fee of $20 for this full-day session, and lunch is included.
• Session 201 is intended for those who attended Session 101 and wish to create a specific plan related to their land base. Participants will be provided with maps of their property and other resources to assist in pre-planning for energy activity and developing a risk mitigation strategy to identify areas that they wish to conserve. The Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB), Surface Rights Board (SRB) and Alberta Environment (ENV) will make presentations at each of the sessions. The key outcome for participants at this session will be the creation of a plan for their land base that can assist in negotiations with energy companies when they approach landowners seeking access to their land. This session is intended for those who have attended Session 101 but is also open to those who may have a broader knowledge of energy development. There is a registration fee of $50 for this full-day session, and lunch is included. Those registering for this session will be required to provide the legal land description of their farming operation to the FAO office 10 days prior to the session. The information will be used to create maps for participant use.