Conservation Organizations Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation works to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. Southern Alberta Land Trust Society (SALTS) SALTS works to protect agricultural land from subdivision and promotes responsible land stewardship through: land conservation; cooperation with local communities, biologists, range managers and many others; succession and estate planning; and, awareness and education. Nature Conservancy of Canada The Nature Conservancy of Canada is a national organization dedicated to preserving natural habitat and biological integrity. It works to conserve natural areas of ecological significance, outstanding beauty and educational interest. Evergreen Canada Initiative The Evergreen Canada Initiative brings nature to cities by creating greener, healthier schools, communities and homes through innovative community naturalization projects. Canadian Wildlife Federation The Canadian Wildlife Federation hosts an informative website that provides updates on what's happening with wildlife and wildlife habitat in Canada. Canadian Nature Federation The Canadian Nature Federation is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting nature, its diversity and the processes that sustain it. They are affiliated with more than 100 naturalist groups across the country. Federation of Ontario Naturalists The Federation of Ontario Naturalists protects Ontario's nature through research, education and conservation action. They champion woodlands, wetlands and wildlife, and conserve essential habitat through their own system of nature reserves. Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society (CPAWS) CPAWS is Canada's grassroots voice for wilderness. They save wilderness by campaigning for new parks and taking the lead nationally to make sure governments put the needs of nature first in parks management. Environment Canada The Government of Canada's website for information on anything related to the environment - climate change, clean air, nature, clean water. This information is available through online newsletters, publications, related sites and so on. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) AWA is the oldest wilderness conservation group in Alberta. For 32 years they have been effectively defending wild Alberta through awareness and action. Friends of Fish Creek The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society was established in 1992 to assist in the protection, preservation and enhancement of the diverse natural and human heritage which lies within Frish Creek Provincial Park in Calgary, Alberta. Bragg Creek Environmental Coalition (BCEC) The BCEC is dedicated to environmental protection, raising public awareness, research and participation in cooperative initiatives on environmental issues in the Bragg Creek/Kananaskis area, as well as the rest of Alberta. Alberta Prairie Conservation Forum The Prairie Conservation Forum is a large voluntary coalition of stakeholder groups whose members are interested in the conservation of native prairie and parkland environments in Alberta. Wild Canada Wild Canada is helping to protect Canada's wildlands and wildlife. Learn about new opportunities to protect nature in Canada and stay on top of threats to Canada's endangered species, forests, coasts, mountains, prairies, rivers, lakes and our north. Calgary Field Naturalists The Calgary Field Naturalists (CFNS) is a thriving, not-for-profit, non-political, natural history club that serves over 500 members in Calgary and the surrounding area. Members have a wide variety of interests including: birding, botany and many conservation, natural history and environmental topics. Check out their site and get invloved! Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Located along the Bow River in Calgary, AB the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is a 32-hectare wildlife reserve with more than two kilometres of level walking trails throughout the riverine forest, and along the river and a peaceful lagoon. There are many opportunities for viewing a wide variety of bird and plant species as well as several kinds of mammals. They also offer a variety of educational programs. Weaselhead Glenmore Park Preservation Society (WGPPS) The Weaselhead Natural Environment Area is a unique and naturally beautiful urban park located in Calgary, Alberta. Locals are justifiably proud of this Area and work hard to conserve it. This website has an amazing amount of information from lists of Area wildlife species with photos to free ecotours and education programs for all ages. This is a site well worth checking out! Alberta Conservation Association Alberta Conservation Association is a charitable organization committed to the conservation and enhancement of Alberta's natural biological resources. Their core business is to contribute to sustainable management of Alberta's wildlife and fish populations, and the habitat upon which they depend. Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative The Y2Y Conservation Initiative promotes 'people working together to maintain and restore the unique natural heritage of the Yellowstone to Yukon region.' Friends of Banff The Friends of Banff National Park is a non-profit organization, committed to increasing awareness and appreciation of the natural and cultural heritage of Banff National Park. Conservation Easements, Lands Trusts & Land Donations |  Stewardship |  Wildlife |  Planning & Smart Growth |  General Interest |  Sponsors |