-
River Valley Newsletter
The North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society (NSRVCS) has been at the forefront of preserving Edmonton’s river valley for over 16 years, striving to be its voice and advocate for future generations. Their mission focuses on engaging communities and influencing planning to ensure decisions are rooted in conservation values. Partnering with residents, Indigenous groups, and…
-
Repair for Good Program
Goodwill Industries of Alberta is dedicated to fostering sustainability while advancing its core mission of providing employment and job training services to individuals with disabilities or barriers. Through initiatives like their Repair for Good program, Goodwill serves Albertans with disabilities in Edmonton and Calgary, providing employment and volunteer opportunities while championing sustainability. Repair for Good…
-
WildEdmonton
WildEdmonton, a collaborative initiative between the City of Edmonton and the University of Alberta Edmonton Urban Coyote Project (EUCP), aims to monitor wildlife presence and abundance in Edmonton’s open space network. Since its inception in 2018, the project has worked towards informing sustainable city design by integrating wildlife needs into land use decision-making processes. The…
-
Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition: Working Together to Protect the North Saskatchewan River Valley
The Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition (ERVCC) supports the conservation and restoration of Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River valley and ravine system through a systems-level focus on biodiversity, the ecological integrity of the corridor, and history. This philosophy reflects the river valley bylaw, which states its first goal: “to ensure the preservation of the natural character…
-
Monica Figueroa: Edmonton youth climate activist
EYFC is a grassroots youth organization whose mission is to educate, engage, and empower all people in the Edmonton area to take action on climate change. They have organized over 10 student climate strikes in the City of Edmonton and engaged with the municipal government to legislate and fund Edmonton’s Energy Transition Strategy. Monica Figueroa has been a leader in…
-
The Edmonton Urban Coyote Project: Collaborative Research and Education for Coexistence with Wildlife
The Edmonton Urban Coyote Project began in 2009 and is based in the lab of Dr. Colleen Cassady St. Clair at the University of Alberta. It addresses rising reports by people of conflict with coyotes that are occurring in Edmonton and other cities across North America. Colleen and her students work collaboratively with the City…
-
Forest industry collaboration cultivates sustainability around vital wetland ecosystems
The Forest Management Wetland Stewardship Initiative’s (FMWSI) mission is to advance wetland stewardship in the boreal forest through sustainable forest management. Working together since 2017, the initiative takes an innovative approach by leveraging the knowledge and resources of seven committed organizations to find solutions to shared challenges. These organizations include Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc.,…
-
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…
-
Earth Warrior
Earth Warrior strives to live in harmony with the planet. By repurposing textile waste into new, sustainable items, they’re taking steps towards a more sustainable future, every single day. In their repurposing process, Earth Warrior takes post-consumer textiles (used clothing, curtains, bedding, etc.), as well as post-manufacturing textiles (fabric roll ends and fabric scraps), and…
-
Revolutionizing Recycling with [Re] Waste: Transforming Waste Management for a Sustainable Future
[Re] Waste is here to change the way companies handle their plastic waste and reduce how much plastic ends up in landfills and our environment. They do more than just recycle and reduce waste, they redirect plastic waste from landfills and create new, usable products from recycled plastic flakes! In 2022 alone, [Re] Waste diverted…
Recent Posts
- Winter cycling tips for beginners
- Ten online tools to help you sort waste
- ALBERTA EMERALD FOUNDATION TO CELEBRATE ALBERTA’S ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS AT THE 31ST ANNUAL EMERALD AWARDS
- ALBERTA’S ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS RECOGNIZED IN EMERALD AWARDS SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT
- Alberta Emerald Foundation to share this year’s shortlist for Alberta’s unique environmental awards