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  • Livingston Pond E Storm Park

    MAGNA Engineering Services Inc. (MAGNA) is a civil engineering consulting firm committed to pioneering innovative wastewater and stormwater infrastructure design solutions for communities across Canada. Offering a comprehensive suite of services related to water management, community engagement, GIS mapping, and more, MAGNA delivers custom nature-based solutions that prioritize environmental resilience and community well-being. One of…

  • Cenovus Caribou Habitat Restoration Project

    The Cenovus Caribou Habitat Restoration project has undertaken a significant endeavour to address the environmental challenges posed by development activities in the Boreal Forest of northern Alberta. This initiative aims to restore legacy seismic disturbances, which contribute to forest fragmentation, habitat degradation, and greenhouse gas emissions, particularly impacting caribou populations in the region. By utilizing…

  • Alana Tollenaar

      Driven by her remarkable passion for the environment and community, Alana Tollenaar, at the age of 21, opened Backyard Birds Nature Shop in 2021. Her shop aims to foster a deep connection between people and nature through high-quality bird-feeding products, nature-inspired gifts, and community-based activities. Founded with the vision of creating a vibrant community…

  • The RenuWell Project

    The RenuWell Project, a collaborative initiative involving seven organizations, aims to repurpose inactive oil & gas sites for small-scale solar photovoltaic installations. The project’s mission is to prove the feasibility, scalability, and transferability of this concept while considering various stakeholders’ interests. Key objectives of the pilot include increasing distributed solar generation, conserving land for agriculture,…

  • The Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association

    The Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry towards a zero-carbon built environment. With a mission to accelerate the adoption of innovative low-carbon solutions for buildings, SSRIA provides support and growth opportunities for companies within Alberta’s AEC sector. Through demonstration project funding,…

  • Land Management Program

    The Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) is committed to conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish and wildlife populations and their habitats for Albertans to enjoy, value, and use. Through its Land Management Program, ACA focuses on restoring damaged habitats and safeguarding healthy ones across its 237, 365 acres of conservation sites across Alberta. Conservation Sites are managed…

  • New Myrnam School | Energy & Environmental Sustainability Projects in Action

    For the past 6 years, New Myrnam school has undertaken a series of challenging projects that have not only educated their students and community but have had a lasting environmental impact. Over the years the School has worked on numerous sustainability projects, including: A Sustainable Greenhouse Project Designing Renewable Energy Systems Reducing New Myrnam School’s…

  • Aseniwuche Winewak Nation’s Caribou Patrol Program: 11 years of saving Alberta’s caribou

    The Caribou Patrol Program is led by the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation (AWN) and therefore must build unity in our community by working together to preserve our land, language, and culture. We do this by preventing caribou deaths on Highway 40 during migration seasons and education to raise awareness of the issue among drivers and the…

  • LakeKeepers: Community Based Monitoring of Alberta’s Lakes

    The Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) works to improve our understanding of lakes, reservoirs, and watersheds. In 2018, ALMS developed the LakeKeepers program. Participants in the program are equipped and trained to collect water quality measurements and samples from their waterbody of choice. Participants are provided with a sampling kit which includes a water quality…