Alberta Wilderness Association

Joint Statement: Alberta Government, Oil Companies’ Announcement of Tailings Cleanup Projects - Alberta Wilderness Association This tailings remediation announcement represents a very small drop into a 1.7 trillion litre bucket, and not a serious attempt to clean up an industry with billions of dollars of toxic liabilities si...

The AB gov's latest tailings remediation announcement is not a serious attempt to clean up an industry with billions of dollars of toxic liabilities sitting on its balance sheets.

Read our joint statement here: www.albertawilderness.ca/joint-statem...

We'll be at the Wild Fair on Saturday, May 2 in Bragg Creek — come say hi!

This event is hosted by Bragg Creek Wild and features keynote speaker Kevin Van Tighem, a longtime friend of AWA🌲

braggcreekwild.ca/events/

Enter AWA's 2026 Photo Contest! - Alberta Wilderness Association Calling all Alberta nature photographers! We invite you to submit your photos, taken within the past year, that showcase Alberta's natural landscapes and wildlife.

📣 Calling all Alberta nature photographers! 📣

Our Earth Day Photo Contest is now OPEN! We invite you to submit your photos that showcase Alberta’s natural landscapes and wildlife (including the lesser-photographed fish, insects, amphibians, & reptiles): www.albertawilderness.ca/enter-awas-2...

If you're in the Leduc area, check out this upcoming nature talk on Mar. 21 with botanist Kallum McDonald! The talk is free to attend and is hosted by Leduc Wildlife Conservation Society. 🌱

TOMORROW (Feb. 26) at noon MST, check out this explainer on Canada's Wild Buffalo Summit, the latest in the prairie webinar series from Great Plains Conservation Network! 🦬

Register here: plainsconservation.org/great-plains...

AWA's Coal Conversations is happening THIS SATURDAY at noon!

Register here: www.albertawilderness.ca/product/awa-...

AWA's Coal Conversations: Awareness, Advocacy, and Action - Alberta Wilderness Association When it comes to coal, there’s a lot of confusion about what’s actually going on in Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. So, let’s set the record straight — join us for an afternoon dedicated to increasing aware...

Looking forward to participating in this @albertawilderness.bsky.social event with @nigelb.bsky.social Mandy Olsgard @stevewilton.bsky.social and Claire Barber.

Let's pack the room!!!!

www.albertawilderness.ca/product/awa-...

A sneak peek of tonight's art show and book reading event! Sign up to attend in person or online: www.albertawilderness.ca/product/awa-...

#whatsyour60 #albertaart #understory #nature

Alberta Wilderness Association's (AWA) Save the Bison T-Shirt Limited Pre-Sale Often regarded as the iconic wilderness animal of North America’s grasslands, the bison (Bison bison) population has faced near extinction from a once-formidable population of approxi...

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AWA is committed to keeping our merch as local and sustainable as possible. Thats why we’ve teamed up with two local partners, Pasture Land and Local Laundry. Orders for our new Save the Bison t-shirt are only available until this Sunday, Feb. 15th, so make sure you get one before they’re gone! 🍁

Check out @calgaryclimatehub.ca's upcoming community forum series:
-Thursday, Feb. 12, 5–6 p.m.
-Thursday, Feb. 19, 12–1 p.m.
-Thursday, Feb. 26, 5–6 p.m.

www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/events

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Full Moon Hike on Sunday!

🦬We've partnered with artist Geneva Haley & Local Laundry for our "Save the Bison" t-shirts! Pre-sale campaign is open NOW until Feb. 15 — order yours today & support Wild Alberta!

locallaundry.ca/products/alb...

Alberta, once a hotspot for renewable energy projects, sees investment 'plummet’ | The Narwhal Corporate investment fell 99% after Alberta’s pause on new renewable energy development, as the industry faces ongoing policy uncertainty

A new report says Alberta has lost its status as a leader in attracting renewable energy investment — and provincial policies are to blame. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-rene...

AWA's Coal Conversations: Awareness, Advocacy, and Action - Alberta Wilderness Association When it comes to coal, there’s a lot of confusion about what’s actually going on in Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. So, let’s set the record straight — join us for an afternoon dedicated to increasing aware...

What: Coal Conversations, an afternoon dedicated to increasing awareness, fostering advocacy, and supporting action to protect the headwaters & Eastern Slopes regions of AB ⛰️
When: Saturday, Feb. 28 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Register here: www.albertawilderness.ca/product/awa-...

AWA Virtual Talk Night – Invasive Species in Alberta's Waterways and Grasslands - Alberta Wilderness Association This online presentation will cover the key aquatic invasive species threatening Alberta's lakes, rivers, wetlands, and irrigation systems, as well as highlight ongoing and emerging invasive plants th...

What: *Virtual* talk with botanist Kallum McDonald on invasive plant species in AB's waterways & grasslands 🌱🌿
When: Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.

Register here: www.albertawilderness.ca/product/awa-...

Canada falls short of 2025 conservation target | The Narwhal Ottawa says it remains committed to hitting its next conservation milestone even as it races to expand critical minerals production

The federal government said it would protect 25% of land and water by 2025. By December 2024, it had conserved 13.8% of land and fresh water and 15.5% of ocean areas, falling well short as habitat loss continues and pressure mounts to expand critical mineral production. thenarwhal.ca/canada-misse...

Joint News Release: Alberta’s oil sands reported massive 12 percent increase in water use per barrel - Alberta Wilderness Association Despite efficiency claims, billions more litres of water were withdrawn in 2024 during critical drought...

An analysis conducted by @albertawilderness.bsky.social and Keepers of the Water reveals that despite an Alberta Energy Regulator report stating a decrease in fresh water use for oil sands processes, water usage went UP by 12% in 2024 from the previous year: www.albertawilderness.ca/joint-news-r...

Happening TUESDAY! Come learn about conservation efforts in Zambia from wildlife photographer Don Campbell 🦁

Register for free here: www.albertawilderness.ca/product/awa-...

Canmore Area Trails Master Plan — Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley Canmore Area Trails master plan

TOMORROW in Canmore, the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley is hosting an info session at 7 p.m. for the Canmore Area Trails Master Plan.

Come review & discuss the trail maps proposed for your favorite places in the Bow Valley: www.biosphereinstitute.org/catmp

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AWA Talk Night – Understory: A Talk Night with Kevin Van Tighem and Neil Kathol - Alberta Wilderness Association After a lifetime spent in the wild places of our western plains, foothills, and mountains, Kevin will share a few stories and thoughts on the conservation dilemma, based on his newest book, Understory...

What: "Understory" book reading with Kevin Van Tighem 📚 + art show with Neil Kathol 🎨
When: Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.

Register here: www.albertawilderness.ca/product/awa-...

Adventures for Wilderness - Family Nature Skate - Alberta Wilderness Association Join us for a family skate with hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows at Bowness Lagoon. Touch a grizzly bear claw, measure your hand against a bear paw, and much more! Skate rentals available on-sit...

What: Family Nature Skate at Bowness Park ⛸️(#Adventures4Wilderness)
When: Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m.

Register here: www.albertawilderness.ca/product/adve...

Adventures for Wilderness - Full Moon Adventure - Alberta Wilderness Association Experience Wild Alberta through a different lens, under a full moon! Join us for a short winter hike by moonlight, followed by hot beverages around the fire

What: Full Moon Adventure 🌕 (#Adventures4Wilderness)
When: Sunday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Register here: www.albertawilderness.ca/product/adve...

AWA Talk Night – Zambia Wildlife - Alberta Wilderness Association Learn about Alberta-based, Indigenous-led efforts to protect traditional ways of life, with Carolyn Campbell, Crystal Lameman, and Karey Brooks.

What: Zambia Wildlife talk night with Don Campbell 🦁🦛
When: Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m.

Register here: www.albertawilderness.ca/product/awa-...

AWA’s January Book Club Meeting! - Alberta Wilderness Association Join us in person or virtually to discuss the book and offer your own insights! No worries if you don’t finish the whole thing before the meeting.

What: AWA's quarterly book club meeting 📚 ("Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie" by David Hage and Josephine Marcotty)
When: TOMORROW (Tuesday, Jan. 13) at 6:30 p.m.

Register here: www.albertawilderness.ca/product/awas...

🌲🏔️❄️Reconnect with nature this winter at AWA's upcoming events →

Canmore Area Trails Master Plan — Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley Canmore Area Trails master plan

The Canmore Area Trails Master Plan has the potential to make the Bow Valley better for wildlife & trail users alike, but it's missing a few key elements.

The plan is open for feedback from members of the public until Jan. 21 ⛰️: www.biosphereinstitute.org/catmp

The Year Ahead: Climate - Macleans.ca Wildfire displacement will redraw the map, EV adoption will decelerate and Canada will miss its emissions targets. Throughout it all, Mark Carney will put climate on the backburner.

Wildfire displacement will redraw the map, EV adoption will decelerate and Canada will miss its emissions targets. Throughout it all, Mark Carney will put climate on the backburner. https://macleans.ca/the-year-ahead/the-year-ahead-climate/

On another note, this is the last of our Wild Alberta facts for "What's Your 60?". Did you enjoy them, and should we do more? #whatsyour60

Learn more about threats to grasslands on our website, and while you're there, read Ruiping Luo's article on the Milk River Canyon, a success story for Alberta's grasslands, in our brand new Wild Lands Advocate. #Prairie #yearofrangelandspastoralists