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  • 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…

  • Invasive Plant Outreach at the City of Edmonton

    The Invasive Plant Outreach (IPO) program is a community-driven initiative led by the City of Edmonton to combat invasive plant species, protect biodiversity, and promote native ecosystems. Through education, volunteer engagement, and hands-on management, the program empowers Edmontonians to take an active role in preventing the spread of invasive species and restoring natural habitats. In…

  • Student-led Sustainability: The Sustainable Development Goals Alliance

    The Sustainable Development Goals Alliance (SDGA) is a student-founded, student-led organization at the University of Calgary, dedicated to advancing the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through community-focused initiatives. By empowering youth leaders, fostering collaboration, and providing hands-on sustainability training, SDGA is preparing the next generation of climate-conscious changemakers. Since its founding in 2017, SDGA…

  • Justin & Aaron Tan: Inspiring the Next Generation Through Microbial Fuel Cell Games

    High school innovators Justin Tan and Aaron Tan are reshaping environmental education with the Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Games, an interactive program that empowers youth to tackle climate challenges through scientific discovery, hands-on experimentation, and renewable energy education. By showing students how to generate electricity from garden soil, the brothers are equipping the next generation with the curiosity and…

  • SHS Community Greenhouse: A student-led initiative, from construction to outreach

    The Strathmore High School (SHS) Community Greenhouse is a student-led, off-grid sustainability hub that is transforming education, food security, and environmental stewardship in Strathmore. Built and managed entirely by students, this free-to-use community space fosters mentorship, hands-on learning, and real-world sustainability practices—empowering youth to take climate action into their own hands. Since its construction, the…