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  • Clean Air Strategic Alliance’s Roadside Optical Vehicle Emissions Reporter (ROVER) III Project: Supporting Management of Emissions from Alberta’s Transportation Sector

    Air pollution from Alberta’s transportation sector is a growing concern, impacting both environmental and public health. The Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) launched the Roadside Optical Vehicle Emissions Reporter (ROVER) III Project to tackle this issue by gathering critical data on vehicle emissions across the province. This innovative initiative used remote sensing technology to measure…

  • Alberta Capital Airshed – Innovations in Air Quality Public Education

    As air quality challenges in Alberta grow, the Alberta Capital Airshed (ACA) is leading the way in public education and community engagement. The Innovations in Air Quality Public Education project goes beyond traditional air monitoring, equipping Albertans with the knowledge they need to protect their health and make informed environmental decisions. With wildfires and other…

  • David Kowel – 7 Years of Leadership in Active Transportation

    For seven years, David Kowel has been a driving force in making Calgary’s streets safer, more sustainable, and more accessible for all. Through his work with Sustainable Calgary, Bike Calgary, and other organizations, David has led innovative projects that promote active transportation—helping shift the city toward lower-emission, people-first mobility options. David’s leadership has been instrumental…

  • Oilsands Partner with First Nation Ecopreneur to Reduce Emissions and Water

    Through innovation and collaboration, Askiy Mat Service Inc., led by Sandy Sanderson of the Mikisew Cree First Nation, is transforming sustainability in Alberta’s oilsands industry. This groundbreaking partnership integrates Indigenous leadership with cutting-edge environmental solutions, proving that economic growth and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand. Askiy Mat Service has introduced a new mat-washing…

  • Black Sheep Mattress: Hand-Crafting Sustainable Sleep Products for Over a Decade

    Founded on the belief that better materials create better sleep and a healthier planet, Calgary-based Black Sheep Mattress builds custom, chemical-free mattresses using responsibly sourced wool, cotton, and natural Talalay latex—offering an alternative to mass-produced, synthetic mattresses that contribute to landfill waste. Each year, six million mattresses end up in Canadian landfills. Black Sheep Mattress…

  • ECCO Recycling & Energy – 33 Years of Environmental Stewardship in Solid Waste & Low Carbon Fuel Development

    For over three decades, ECCO Recycling & Energy has been a leader in waste diversion and sustainable fuel innovation, transforming Alberta’s approach to solid waste management. Through advanced recycling technologies and the development of Low Carbon Fuel (LCF), ECCO is significantly reducing landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions while supporting a circular economy. Each year,…

  • A 25 Year Legacy of Environmental Achievements at the Oldman Watershed Council

    For 25 years, the Oldman Watershed Council (OWC) has been at the forefront of watershed protection, restoration, and education in southwestern Alberta. As a collaborative, multi-stakeholder organization, OWC brings together Indigenous leaders, government representatives, conservationists, and various other stakeholders to ensure a resilient and thriving watershed for future generations. With a science-based approach, OWC has…

  • Cochrane Ecological Institute: Over 60 Years of Wildlife Rehabilitation, Research and Release

    For over six decades, the Cochrane Ecological Institute (CEI) has been a leader in wildlife rehabilitation, species reintroduction, and conservation education in Alberta. Dedicated to preserving biodiversity, CEI has rescued, rehabilitated, and released over 10,000 injured and orphaned wildlife species, ensuring they return to their natural habitats and continue playing a vital role in local…

  • Nature Conservancy of Canada

    For over 50 years, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has led private land conservation efforts in Alberta, securing and stewarding 468,000 hectares of ecologically significant land. As the country’s leading national land conservation organization, NCC partners with ranchers, Indigenous communities, landowners, and governments to protect and restore Alberta’s wildlife corridors, grasslands, forests, and wetlands—ensuring…

  • Future Energy Systems: Engaging and Exploring Our Energy Future

    As the world transitions to low-carbon energy solutions, Future Energy Systems (FES) at the University of Alberta is leading the way by advancing research, educating the public, and training the next generation of energy leaders. Funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, FES supports over 160 research projects that explore renewable energy, energy storage,…