Alberta Wilderness Association

Oct
08
2019

Habitat Actions Urgent for Alberta’s Newly Listed Threatened and Endangered Fish

Alberta Wilderness Association

On August 21, Alberta’s ‘provincial fish’ – the Bull Trout – plus Alberta’s only native rainbow trout – the Athabasca Rainbow Trout – each received long overdue listing under Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA): Bull Trout are now listed as Threatened with extinction, Athabasca Rainbow Trout listed as Endangered. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) and Canadian fish expert Dr. John R. Post are calling on both the provincial and federal governments to quickly undertake recovery actions and protect the habitats of these iconic species. Read more about Habitat Actions Urgent for Alberta’s Newly Listed Threatened and Endangered Fish

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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Oct
01
2019

Where does your local candidate stand on the environment?

100 Debates on the Environment

As both the Federal Election race and the climate heat up, it is crucially important to find out where the parties, and where your local candidates stand on the environment. Across the country, local organizers are holding non-partisan, all-candidates forums focusing on environmental issues on or around October 3.  The national 100 Debates on the Environment initiative is being co-ordinated by GreenPAC, with support from Équiterre in Quebec.

Debates currently planned for Alberta:

Banff-Airdrie | 7:00-9:00 PM
Town of Canmore Council Chambers | 902 7 Avenue, Canmore
Bow Valley Naturalists | Bow Valley Climate Action | Canmore Commons
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Calgary-Centre | 6:00-8:00 PM
Marda Loop Communities Association | 3130 16 Street SW, Calgary
Calgary Climate Hub | Engineers without Borders - Calgary Chapter
Facebook

Calgary-Confederation | 7:00-9:15 PM
AWA Cottage School | 455 12 Street NW, Calgary
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Edmonton-Strathcona | 7:00-9:00 PM
Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex (ETLC) E1-007 | University of Alberta, Edmonton
University of Alberta - 100 Debates on the Environment Group
Facebook | Livestream Read more about Where does your local candidate stand on the environment?

Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Fresh Water
Alberta Wilderness Association
Bow Valley Naturalists
News & Announcements
Sep
27
2019

Open Letter to Party Leaders on Top Federal Conservation Priorities

Alberta Wilderness Association

A PDF copy of the letter can be downloaded here.

September 27, 2019

An Open Letter to Party Leaders
Top Federal Conservation Priorities – Alberta Wilderness Association

Dear Party Leaders, Read more about Open Letter to Party Leaders on Top Federal Conservation Priorities

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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Alberta Wilderness Association
Briefs & submissions
Oct
25
2019

AWA After Hours: Watersheds, Wine & Cheese

Alberta Wilderness Association
Oct 25 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

From the Alberta Wilderness Association:

Our fall After Hours series, Watersheds, Wine & Cheese will sell out quickly! This evening event combines wine tasting and watersheds – journeying from the major watersheds of Alberta to the wine-producing valleys of New Zealand. You will learn about water and wine and have a great evening with us contemplating fine tastes and the care our watersheds need. Read more about AWA After Hours: Watersheds, Wine & Cheese

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Location

AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary , AB
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Wilderness & Parks
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Dec
10
2019

Building Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation in the Kainai First Nation

Alberta Wilderness Association
Dec 10 2019 - 7:00pm

Join Diandra Bruised Head, climate change coordinator with the Blood Tribe Land Management, for a presentation on the importance of Indigenous perspectives and voices in the climate change conversation, the outcomes of the projects, and the way forward, together.

REGISTER NOW Read more about Building Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation in the Kainai First Nation

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Location

AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary , AB
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Climate Change
Indigienous Peoples Issues
Sep
21
2019

Lakeland Boreal Forest Weekend

Alberta Wilderness Association
Sep 21 2019 (All day) to Sep 22 2019 (All day)

The beautiful Lakeland region features a rich diversity of boreal mixedwood forests, lakes and wetlands, providing excellent habitat for many wildlife species. Join AWA for two day hikes over an autumn weekend and learn more about what makes the Lakeland wilderness an important and unique part of Alberta.

Cost: Free AWA Members / $25.00 Non-members

Register Read more about Lakeland Boreal Forest Weekend

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Locations

Lakeland Provincial Park , AB
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Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park , AB
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Aug
12
2019

Caribou: Alberta-Canada Draft Agreement

Alberta Wilderness Association

The governments of Alberta and Canada recently released a draft agreement on timelines and actions to develop woodland caribou recovery plans. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) supports much of the agreement but remains very concerned that interim habitat protection is needed for Alberta and Canada to follow through. Read more about Caribou: Alberta-Canada Draft Agreement

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Wildlife Protection
Aug
24
2019

Birds, Rocks, Hills and Fields

Alberta Wilderness Association
Aug 24 2019 - 9:30am

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Frank Lake

Photo credit: R. Miyagawa

Join AWA on a driving tour as we meander our way through various locations that exhibit Alberta’s phenomenal wilderness and wildlife, the unique geology of the Porcupine Hills, and a site visit to an abandoned well under the responsibility of the Orphan Well Association. Come out for a great day of exploring, and learn more about your backyard!

Registration: $25

Registration cost for all events during the month of August will include a lifetime membership with AWA. Read more about Birds, Rocks, Hills and Fields

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Location

First Stop: Frank Lake , AB
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Conventional Oil & Gas
Jul
25
2019

Fortress Ski Hill Should Not Truck Mountain Water to Calgary

Alberta Wilderness Association

Fortress Mountain ski hill is proposing to remove 50 million liters per year of water flowing into Kananaskis’ Galatea Creek and truck it to a Calgary water bottling facility. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) strongly opposes this water use and calls on Fortress ski hill to withdraw its proposal. Read more about Fortress Ski Hill Should Not Truck Mountain Water to Calgary

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Outdoor Recreation
Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Water Use, Scarcity & Conservation
Sep
21
2019

Whaleback Fall Hike

Alberta Wilderness Association
Sep 21 2019 - 9:00am

Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall with an exploration of the Whaleback. The rocky ridges and rolling forested hills of the Whaleback are picturesque, and represent a vital landscape within southern Alberta that is sure not to disappoint. Join Nick Pink and Conservation Specialist Nissa Petterson as they explore this beautiful Montane wilderness during its full fall brilliance!

Cost: $25 AWA Members/ $50 Non-members
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging hilly terrain; good hiking shoes required and long pants recommended. Read more about Whaleback Fall Hike

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Location

Whaleback , AB
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks

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