Currently, only about 15% of Alberta’s land is formally classified as protected. Yet, the province appears to be side-stepping its responsibility to reach the 30×30 target by simply ‘relabeling’ public lands as protected areas.
Northback Applies for Water License for Blairmore Creek Watershed
Application contradicts company claim that the Grassy Mountain Project will have “No water drawn from creeks or rivers.”
Draft Cooperation Agreement between Alberta and Canada Fast Tracks Project Approvals at the Expense of Public Interest and Accountability
‘One project, one review’ process for major projects will further degrade environmental safeguards and public participation.
Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park under threat from All-Season Resorts Act
Silvertip Gondola up Mount Lady Macdonald now being considered for designation under the All Season Resorts Act, removing provincial park land from the Bow Valley.
2026 Alberta Budget: Our Thoughts
The Government of Alberta has released its 2026 Budget. Here’s our take.
Risks of Offsetting for Species-at-Risk Highlighted by Independent Auditor’s Report
An overreliance on offsetting threatens Alberta’s native trout.
More Logging Mayhem for Oldman River Bull Trout
Pushing Alberta’s native trout to the brink
Fortress Mountain Resort: An Amusement Park in our Wilderness
Fortress Mountain Holdings Ltd. has officially released its proposal for a new All-Seasons Resort.
New Plan for Parks Released
The Government of Alberta has released a new Plan for Parks and a new Crown Land Recreation and Conservation Strategy. Here’s our take.
New Storymap: Widespread Erosion and Sedimentation in Critical Habitat
In the summer of 2025, we conducted stream crossing assessments and Critical Habitat assessments at crossings in the Oldman, Livingstone, Elbow, and Ghost regions. This Storymap presents the results of that work.