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  • 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 non-profit, the OWC brings together Indigenous leaders, governmentrepresentatives, conservationists, and other partners to nurture a resilient, thriving watershed for future generations. Since its formation, the OWC has completed more…

  • 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: 50+ YEARS OF CONSERVATION IMPACT IN ALBERTA

    For over five decades, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been a trusted partner in land conservation across Alberta, protecting more than 468,000 hectares of the province’s most ecologically significant landscapes. Through collaboration with ranchers, landowners, Indigenous Nations and communities, businesses, organizations, and governments, NCC has played a pivotal role in conserving, restoring, and…

  • 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,…

  • Come Grow With us Passive Solar Greenhouse Project

    The Come Grow With Us Passive Solar Greenhouse Project is transforming education in Red Deer by giving students hands-on experience in sustainable food production, energy-efficient building design, and environmental stewardship. Led by The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools, this living classroom integrates STEM learning with real-world skills, preparing students to tackle climate change and…

  • Elements Society: Empowering youth to take climate action through food and environmental education with EcoCooks program

    The Elements Society is shaping the next generation of climate-conscious leaders through EcoCooks, an innovative food and environmental education program that teaches youth how their food choices impact the planet. By integrating hands-on cooking workshops with climate action education, EcoCooks provides students with practical skills to reduce food waste, make sustainable food choices, and understand…

  • ANFCA Retrofit and Emissions Reductions Project

    The Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA) is leading the way in climate action and energy efficiency through its Retrofit and Emissions Reductions Project. This initiative strengthens urban Indigenous communities by upgrading Friendship Centres with sustainable building retrofits, energy efficiency training, and Indigenous knowledge integration—creating healthier, more efficient spaces that serve thousands of people across…

  • Home Upgrades Program: Improving the lives of Albertans through fully subsidized energy retrofits

    The Home Upgrades Program (HUP) is Alberta’s first fully subsidized energy retrofit initiative, helping lower-income households access energy-efficient upgrades and energy education at no cost. Delivered by Kambo Energy Group and stewarded by Alberta Ecotrust, HUP helps Albertans reduce their energy bills, improve home comfort, and lower residential carbon emissions. To ensure the program is…

  • Salay Prayzaan at Métis Crossing: The Métis Crossing Solar Project

    The Salay Prayzaan Solar Project at Métis Crossing is a groundbreaking 4.86 MW community solar initiative, demonstrating how Indigenous leadership, environmental stewardship, and clean energy innovation can come together to build a more sustainable future. Developed by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government in partnership with Smoky Lake County and the Town of Smoky Lake, this project…