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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!