Alberta Wilderness Association

Oct
24
2018

World Animal Day

Alberta Wilderness Association
Oct 24 2018 - 6:15pm

Calling all animal lovers! Come celebrate WORLD ANIMAL DAY 2018

On October 24, AWA will be hosting a celebration for World Animal Day! Join us for a wonderful evening of enthralling and remarkable narratives with stunning photographs by Peter Dettling and Kerri Martin to honor the creatures with whom we share the planet.

Pages Books on Kensington will be present; also, information, displays, and surprises will add to the excitement and emotion of the evening. Read more about World Animal Day

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Location

AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary , AB
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Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Oct
24
2018

Report: The Economic Impact of Restoring Woodland Caribou Habitat in the Bistcho and Yates Ranges in Northwestern Alberta

Alberta Wilderness Association
David Suzuki Foundation
Harmony Foundation

From the Alberta Wilderness Association website:

The following report by eminent natural resource economist Dr. Thomas Michael Power found that managing lands for woodland caribou recovery can grow the economy in the Bistcho-Yates caribou range lands of northwest Alberta. The October 2018 report was commissioned by Alberta Wilderness Association, David Suzuki Foundation and Harmony Foundation to evaluate a caribou restoration economy.

Download the full report here: Read more about Report: The Economic Impact of Restoring Woodland Caribou Habitat in the Bistcho and Yates Ranges in Northwestern Alberta

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Oct
23
2018

Caribou recovery can grow economy in northwest Alberta’s Bistcho-Yates ranges

Alberta Wilderness Association
David Suzuki Foundation
Harmony Foundation

Managing lands for woodland caribou recovery can grow the economy in the Bistcho-Yates caribou range lands of northwest Alberta, eminent natural resource economist Dr. Thomas Michael Power found in an October 2018 report evaluating a caribou restoration economy. The report was commissioned by Alberta Wilderness Association, David Suzuki Foundation and Harmony Foundation. Read more about Caribou recovery can grow economy in northwest Alberta’s Bistcho-Yates ranges

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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Economics
Nov
23
2018

2018 Martha Kostuch Wilderness and Wildlife Trust Fund Lecture

Alberta Wilderness Association
Nov 23 2018 - 6:00pm

Being responsible and realistic
A vision for Alberta East Slope Trout streams

with Dr. Michael G. Sullivan

AWA’s Wilderness and Wildlife Trust Lecture and Awards

AWA’s Annual Wilderness and Wildlife Lecture is an opportunity to present the ideas of researchers in a field related to conservation of wilderness that will inspire and challenge AWA to seek new directions and ways to increase its effectiveness. AWA is proud to present these lectures in pursuit of its mission “Defending Wild Alberta through Awareness and Action.”  Martha Kostuch was an expert in consensus-based decision making her work helped join groups that traditionally might not have worked together. She sought ways to make the system work so we could move forward. AWA has honoured her legacy and her memory by naming our annual lecture the Martha Kostuch Annual Wilderness and Wildlife Lecture. Read more about 2018 Martha Kostuch Wilderness and Wildlife Trust Fund Lecture

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Location

AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary , AB
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Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Oct
01
2018

Plan Needed for Alberta’s Protected Areas

Alberta Wilderness Association

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The hike to Three Isle Lake. Photo: J. Skrajny

The hike to Three Isle Lake. Photo: J. Skrajny

Protecting 17 percent of Alberta’s wilderness by 2020, as part of international commitments under Aichi Target 11, is a commitment the province of Alberta made in 2010. To date, plans for how Alberta will meet the target have not been released. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) supports the government’s commitment and believes the protection of representative landscapes throughout the province is long overdue. Read more about Plan Needed for Alberta’s Protected Areas

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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Oct
10
2018

John E. Marriott: Tall Tales | Long Lenses

Alberta Wilderness Association
Oct 10 2018 - 7:00pm

John E. Marriott, one of Canada’s premier nature photographers, shares the remarkable stories behind his critically-acclaimed new book, which showcases two decades of unforgettable images of the animals that have inspired him to become an outspoken conservation advocate.

Doors 6:30 PM | Talk 7:00 PM

Tickets: $5

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Location

AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary , AB
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Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Oct
16
2018

2018 Edmonton Autumn Splendour

Alberta Wildereness Association
Oct 16 2018 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Join AWA at the Royal Glenora Club to celebrate Alberta’s wild spaces; featuring a presentation about AWA’s Public Lands and Wild Spaces Campaign. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, grab a drink at our cash bar, participate in our silent auction and meet with AWA Staff, new friends and old!
Tickets: $50 members/$75 non-members

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Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Royal Glenora Club
11160 River Valley Road NW
Edmonton , AB
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Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Aug
03
2018

Alberta Moves on Protection for Native Grasslands in Milk River Ridge

Alberta Wilderness Association

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Milk River Ridge Grassland Photo

Milk River Ridge Grassland. Photo: Alberta Wilderness Association

Yesterday, the Alberta government released a proposal to expand the Twin River Heritage Rangeland Natural Area in order to protect a significant piece of Alberta’s endangered grasslands. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) is relieved to finally see concrete steps towards protection of a critical piece of Alberta’s native grasslands, which has been on government books awaiting protection for years. AWA remains concerned about ongoing potential threats to this landscape from oil and gas exploration. Read more about Alberta Moves on Protection for Native Grasslands in Milk River Ridge

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