July 10, 2024
Changes to Alberta’s Wildlife Act lack evidence of effectively reducing human-bear conflict
The Government of Alberta has reinstated hunting as a management tool for ‘problem’ grizzly bears.…
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July 8, 2024
Alberta’s Plan for Parks: Survey Guide
We put together a Plan for Parks Survey Guide to help you navigate the Government of Alberta’s new survey.…
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July 2, 2024
Bully for the Blackbirds
Like guarding a nest, there are a trio of tactics to be employed in conservation — constant vigilance, constant engagement,…
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June 21, 2024
Province releases survey on the development of a new strategic vision for recreation and conservation in Alberta’s provincial parks
Yesterday, the Government of Alberta released a survey…
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June 5, 2024
Defend Alberta Forests: Fund a Future for the Highwood
Last winter, we put out a call for donations to help fund an independent environmental assessment of the Upper Highwood,…
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May 1, 2024
Irrigation — When You’re In a Dry Hole, Don’t Dig Another One
A guest blog post by Alberta-based biologist and author Lorne Fitch…
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March 21, 2024
New Report Demonstrates High Risk to Upper Highwood Watersheds Should Logging Go Ahead
While we are grateful that the 1,100-hectare clearcut planned for the Upper Highwood in Kananaskis remains paused, we also know…
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March 18, 2024
Banff Railway Lands Area Redevelopment Plan Goes to Public Hearing
Here’s how to have your say on the controversial proposal…
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March 4, 2024
Our Thoughts on Alberta’s 2024 Budget
Amidst impending drought, wildfire risk, and substantive biodiversity loss, the 2024 Budget is a cause for concern.…