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  • Adaptation Resilience Training (ART) Program: Preparing Alberta’s Next Climate Leaders

    The Adaptation Resilience Training (ART) Program is shaping Alberta’s future by equipping students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in climate adaptation and resilience. Implemented by the University of Alberta’s Sustainability Council in close collaboration with Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA), the ART program is funded by AEPA, with additional funding previously provided by…

  • Four Winds & Associates – Advancing Sustainability & Energy Efficiency for Indigenous Communities

    The Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI), led by Four Winds & Associates, is empowering Indigenous communities across Alberta by providing no-cost energy audits, custom engineering support, and retrofit planning to improve the efficiency and sustainability of community infrastructure & facilities. By breaking down financial and technical barriers, the initiative ensures equitable access to energy-saving solutions…

  • Backroads Reclamation: Transforming Redevelopment Waste into a Sustainable Resource

    Backroads Reclamation is transforming how Canada manages construction and demolition (C&D) waste by rescuing wood destined for landfills and converting it into high-value, second-use products. Driven by a vision to lead Canada’s transition to a circular economy, the company is building a scalable, sustainable supply chain for reclaimed wood—preserving materials from Canada’s first-generation structures and…

  • Scaling Circular Solutions: Circular Innovation Council’s Food Waste Diversion Pilot in Westlock-Strathcona County

    The Commercial Food Waste Diversion Pilot, a partnership between Strathcona County, Town of Westlock, and the Circular Innovation Council, is transforming how small businesses manage food waste by making organic waste diversion more accessible, cost-effective, and data-driven. Designed to close the loop on food waste, the program reduces greenhouse gas emissions, supports regenerative agriculture, and…

  • Echo Food Rescue: Leading the Way in Food Waste Reduction and Feeding Communities

    Echo Food Rescue is tackling food waste and food insecurity head-on by rescuing surplus food from local businesses and redistributing it to individuals and families in need. Based in Lacombe, Alberta, the initiative ensures that food that would otherwise be discarded is redirected to nourish the community, reducing environmental impact while fostering sustainability and social…

  • Bow River Basin Council’s State of the Bow River Watershed Report

    The Bow River Basin Council’s State of the Bow River Watershed Report is a groundbreaking data-driven tool designed to guide sustainable water management and environmental stewardship across the Bow River Basin. This interactive, living document provides accessible, up-to-date insights into the health of the watershed, equipping communities, policymakers, and researchers with the knowledge needed to…

  • Alberta Water Council and the Alberta Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils: Guide for Building Resiliency to Multi-Year Drough

    The Alberta Water Council (AWC) and Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils (WPACs) are major partners identified in Alberta’s Water for Life strategy, which is the overarching government-wide strategy for water in Alberta. Our quality of life, and life itself, depends on having a healthy and sustainable water supply, and partnerships are a strong foundation for…

  • EPCOR’s Glass of the Sask

    EPCOR’s Glass of the Sask is a multi-year public engagement initiative that raises awareness and fosters pride in the North Saskatchewan River (NSR) as Edmonton’s drinking water source. Through strategic collaborations with restaurants, festivals, and community events, the campaign encourages environmental stewardship, water conservation, and the use of reusable water bottles, all while highlighting EPCOR’s…

  • Grow with Us – Native Seed and Plant Exchange

    The Grow with Us – Native Seed and Plant Exchange program, led by the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society, is creating a sustainable and community-driven approach to grassland restoration in Calgary. By rescuing native plants from development sites and redistributing them to community members, schools, and gardens, this initiative ensures that locally adapted…

  • The Volunteer Wildlife Ambassador Program: Keeping people and wildlife safe since 2007

    For nearly two decades, the Volunteer Wildlife Ambassador Program, led by the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley, has played a crucial role in promoting human-wildlife coexistence in one of Alberta’s busiest outdoor recreation regions. With over 5 million visitors annually to the Bow Valley and Kananaskis Country, the need for on-the-ground education and outreach…