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Conservation Organizations
Cochrane Ecological Institute
CEI
is devoted to the preservation of North America's bio diversity, through
the conservation and breeding of endangered indigenous species, ecosystem
restoration through the reintroduction of extirpated fauna and flora,
wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release,the education of the public,
and the monitoring of both habitat and species through the development of
non intrusive biological survey methods.
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, Land Trusts & Land Donations
Environmental Law Centre
The Environmental Law Centre provides Canadians with a source of objective information about environmental and natural resources law. It is a non-profit, charitable organization.
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.
The Land Conservancy of British Columbia
The Land Conservancy of British Columbia is a member-based charity that works in partnership with government agencies and other conservation organizations to protect the special places of BC.
Land Trust Alliance of the USA
Founded in 1982, the Land Trust Alliance promotes voluntary land conservation and strengthens the land trust movement in the USA by providing the leadership, information, skills and resources needed to conserve land for the benefit of communities and natural systems.
Environment Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service, Eco Gift Program
On this website Environment Canada provides a checklist of information on donating ecologically significant land in order to protect it for generations to come.
"Programs and Possibilities: Conservation Easements in Alberta
This comprehensive 30-page guidebook for landowners considering conservation easements can be downloaded from the Corvus Conservation website.
Canadian Council on Ecological Areas (CCEA)
The CCEA is committed to establishing a comprehensive network of protected areas linked together that will protect Canada's terrestrial and aquatic diversity.
Stewardship
Land Stewardship Resource Centre of Canada
This Alberta-based website is a comprehensive and interactive resource centre for anyone with questions, concerns or a general quest for information on conservation-related issues. This site takes the confusion out of tracking down the best available resources, conservation programs, practical tools and management techniques.
Stewardship Centre for B.C.
This website is similar to the Land Stewardship Resource Centre yet they also have online the extensive Stewardship Series - an information series that challenges the public to link human development and natural ecosystems to create healthier and more sustainable communities.
Audubon Co-operative Sanctuary System of Canada
Audubon International and ACSSC provide information, guidance and support to help people become stewards of land, water and wildlife.
LandWise Inc.
LandWise provides awareness and practical land use advice for sustainable agriculture practices including nutrient management planning, site-specific management and conservation planning.
NatureScape Alberta
NatureScaping is about melding gardening practices with the biological principles of habitat development to create landscapes where wildlife and humans can co-exist. This website mirrors the information and guidelines found in the book written by Myrna Pearman and Ted Pike.
NatureScape BC
NatureScape BC is the same as NatureScape Alberta although they are focused on the BC landscape and ecosystems.
Evergreen Canada Initiative
The Evergreen Canada Initiative brings nature to cities by creating greener, healthier schools, communities and homes through innovative community naturalization projects.
Ontario Soil & Crop Improvements Association (OSCIA)
The OSCIA is a unique non-profit farm organization dedicated to communicating and facilitating responsible, economic management of soil, water, air and crops.
Living By Water Project
The Living by Water Project works towards healthier human and wildlife habitats along Canadian waterfronts - from marine shorelines to ponds, rivers to creeks.
Ontario Stewardship Councils
The Ontario Stewardship Council is a program of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources linking landowners, land interest groups and agencies to encourage responsible land care on private lands.
Conservation Information Co-operative (CIC)
The CIC was designed to provide a focal point for conservation and stewardship information for the Centre for Land and Water Stewardship, its partners and students at the University of Guelph. It provides students with an invaluable opportunity to gain work experience in the conservation field.
Wild About Gardening
Wild About Gardening is a project of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. This unique website has a wealth of information about gardening, creating or enhancing wildlife habitats as well as a variety of other tips.
Alberta Native Plant Council (ANPC)
The ANPC promotes knowledge and conservation of Alberta native plants and vegetation.
Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC)
WHC works through partnerships with communities, landowners, governments, non-government organizations and industry to find effective solutions to complex environmental problems facing wildlife habitat.
Wet Kit
Wet Kit is a web-based tool kit designed to streamline access to practical tools that can help Canadians better understand and manage wetlands.
Countryside Canada
Countryside Canada is a national program designed to strengthen conservation practices within the agricultural sector by recognizing and awarding exemplary stewardship efforts of Canadian farmers and ranchers.
CropLife Canada
CropLife strives to support sustainable agriculture in Canada in co-operation with others by building trust and appreciation for plant life science technologies.
Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Development - Ropin' the Web
This is a comprehensive website produced and maintained by the Government of Alberta. There is a variety of information from finding sellers of "Certified Weed Free" hay to information regarding pest, irrigation and other agriculture related information including information on the bio-control of weeds.
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA)
For the past 60 years the PFRA has been working with prairie people to ensure the long-term sustainability of rural communities. They have regional offices and provide support on rural issues such as soil and water conservation.
Sonoran Institute
The Sonoran Institute is a community stewardship exchange program that provides information, contacts and examples of community-based strategies that conserve the ecological integrity of important natural systems while meeting the economic goals of the region.
Smucker Manufacturing Inc.
Smucker's distributes and sells the Super Sponge Weed Wiper, an economical and durable weed eradication system.
Foothills Forage
This organization, based in Southern Alberta, is dedicated to pasture improvement, forage production and promotion, and supporting their membership through various learning opportunities. Their website is a wealth of information and conservation tips in support of sustainable grazing practices.
Biological Controls
Biological controls are an alternate means of weed control. More information can be found at:
www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfp/pubs/interest/bioagent.htm
www.agric.gov.ab.ca/navigation/pests/weeds/index.htm
Cows and Fish
Alberta's own riparian habitat management program. They work with communities and producers, and offer a variety of tools to assess riparian health and improve grazing management.
American Wildlands
American Wildlands promotes, protects and restores biodiversity and advocates for sustainable management of the west's wildlands, watersheds and wildlife with special attention to the Northern Rocky Mountain region.
The Wildlands Project
Wild Earth is a journal of wildlands recovery and protection.
Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) - Alberta Chapter
The SWCS is an international, non-profit scientific and educational organization dedicated to promoting conservation of soil and water resources. The Alberta Chapter is one of the largest in Canada.
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!
Wildlife
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (Fish & Wildlife)
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development is committed to the wise use and conservation of fish and wildlife resources to preserve the intrinsic value they add to the environment. This website contains on-line versions of the popular brochures "The Bear Facts" and "Living with Cougars".
Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project (ESGBP)
This website contains a great deal of important information about grizzlies in the Central Rockies Ecosystem. From fundamental data about grizzlies for grade school projects to the latest research papers this site is a wealth of information.
Wildlife & Highways
Parks Canada
U.S. Department of Transportation
The above websites deal specifically with wildlife and highway issues - safely linking wildlife habitats intersected by highways to reduce the rate of road kill.
Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC)
WHC works through partnerships with communities, landowners, governments, non-government organizations and industry to find effective solutions to complex environmental problems facing wildlife habitat.
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.
Wolf Country
This website represents the Richard E. Flauto Wildlife Foundation which is dedicated to developing a wolf sanctuary. There is a great deal of information about wolves as well as the Foundation.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife is a U.S.-based organization dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. They focus their programs on the accelerated rate of extinction and associated loss of biodiversity, and habitat alteration and destruction.
Mountain Lion Foundation (MLF)
MLF is a California-based non-profit conservation and education organization dedicated to protecting the mountain lion, its habitat and the wildlife that shares this habitat.
Predator Conservation Alliance (PCA)
PCA is a U.S.-based organization that works to conserve and restore ecosystem integrity by protecting predators and their habitats.
Central Rockies Wolf Project
As a means of maintaining a healthy population of wolves in the central Rockies the Central Rockies Wolf Project works closely with communities and government to help resolve land use conflicts.
Alberta Birds of Prey Centre
The Alberta Birds of Prey Centre is a hands-on organization that: rehabilitates and releases injured birds of prey back to the wild; breeds in captivity and releases endangered species; studies and monitors wild birds of prey populations; and, encourages increased public awareness.
Important Bird Areas of Canada
The Important Bird Areas of Canada program identifies "important bird areas" and intiates programs to protect them.
Planning and Smart Growth
M.D. of Foothills #31
The rural municipality that is home to the Cross Conservation Area located adjacent to and immediately south of the City of Calgary.
Greater Yellowstone Coalition
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition works to conserve and protect the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the full range of its life. They have become leaders in conservation work and are avid promoters in defining and supporting the practice of ecosystem management working directly with communities to help shape a future that links a healthy environment and economic stability.
Smart Growth Network
The Smart Growth Network supports development that serves the economy, community and environment. Smart Growth creates communities in which people have increased choices and a higher quality of life.
Sprawl Watch Clearinghouse
Sprawl Watch Clearinghouse makes tools, techniques and strategies developed to manage growth accessible to everyone. They identify, collect, compile and disseminate information on best land-use practices.
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.
General Interest
"Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature" by Janine Benyus
Biomimicry is a new science that view nature as model, mentor and measure. It looks to the lessons of nature and imitates or is inspired to solve human problems.
Ecology Fund
This website combines purchasing power with information and direct action in protecting habitat. The Nature Conservancy of Canada is a beneficiary of this site.
Alberta, Naturally
This is a website dedicated to the natural wonders of Alberta. Here you will find information on provincial ecosystems, environmental issues, geology, natural regions, heritage and links to other useful sites. Check out their site map for answers to many questions.
Recycling Council of Alberta
The Recycling Council of Alberta is a not-for-profit, non-political organization formed in 1987. Their mission is to promote and facilitate waste reduction, recycling and resource conservation in Alberta. They have a great online directory, the Enviro Business Directory that's worth checking out.
Alberta Online Outdoor News
The Alberta Online Outdoor News website provides viewers with information and resources about the Albertan outdoors. This online newsletter has interesting articles about timely issues related to the outdoors with appropriate links to other websites, as well as a list of upcoming events around Alberta.
The Alberta Emerald Foundation for Environmental Excellence
This foundation recognizes the outstanding initiatives and leadership of Albertans who are contributing to environmental excellence by protecting, preserving, enhancing and sustaining our environment. There are a variety of categories in which the foundation presents awards so if you know of an Alberta organization or individual deserving of this recognition check out this website for nomination information.
Sponsors
We greatly appreciate the ongoing donations from our sponsors and encourage you to get to know and support them.
M.D. of Foothills #31
The rural municipality that is home to the Cross Conservation Area located adjacent to and immediately south of the City of Calgary.
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
The Friends of the Environment Foundation supports the efforts of Canadians who are dedicated to the well being of the environment. You can contribute to the fund by contacting your nearest TD branch.
Active Environmental Services
Phone: 931-3737 Fax: 931-3728
Active Environmental Services works primarily with companies involved in oil and gas exploration. They utilise seismic line construction methods that significantly reduce the environmental footprint left by industry.
Goodman McDougall & Associates Ltd.
GMA Ltd. is a partner in human resources who works with teams to develop business sensitive ideas, solutions and strategies that demonstrate respect for people. They are also home to The Learning Sanctuary - the first business property in Canada to be certified by the Audubon Co-operative Sanctuary System of Canada.
Western Wheel
The Western Wheel is an outstanding local newspaper serving the communities of Okotoks, Aldersyde, Black Diamond, De Winton, Longview, Millarville, Priddis, Turner Valley and the MD of Foothills No. 31.
Aslan's Fire
aslansfire@hotmail.com
256-4548
P. Claire Engle, Artist
Claire is a local artist who creates beautiful and unique sculptures. She has been a generous donor to our door prize program with the Conservation Matters Information Series.
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