February 1, 2015
An Impossible Dream? Biodiversity in Alberta’s Largest Urban Centres
Planning for ecological functioning is probably not what comes to mind when thinking of urban…
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We recognize the inherent value of nature and the myriad benefits humankind derives from it. AWA seeks secure interconnected habitats that are representative of Alberta’s natural landscapes and ecological processes, and that sustain the full complement of indigenous wildlife populations. AWA supports the conservation of wildlife populations in their natural environment and as a public resource.
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January 23, 2015
Environment Canada Amends Sage-grouse Recovery Strategy
Mark Wayland, Head, Species at Risk Recovery, CWS, Environment Canada wrote the following in an…
January 23, 2015
Fact Sheet: Agricultural Producers and the Emergency Protection Order
2015 Government of Canada fact sheet intended for agricultural producers: “The Sage-Grouse is an endangered…
January 23, 2015
Fact Sheet: Agricultural Producers and the Sage-Grouse Recovery Strategy
2015 Government of Canada fact sheet intended for agricultural producers: “Successful recovery of the Sage-Grouse…
January 18, 2015
Postcards from Hidden Creek
Video from Hidden Creek in the Upper Oldman Headwaters, highlighting the state of logging in…
December 31, 2014
Amended Recovery Strategy for the Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) in Canada
The federal, provincial, and territorial government signatories under the Accord for the Protection of Species…
December 30, 2014
Logging Proceeds in Star Creek Valley
Despite repeated expressions of community angst and serious environmental concerns, ESRD (Forestry Division), the University…
December 22, 2014
AWA Comments on Short-Horned Lizard Draft Federal Recovery Strategy
Today AWA submitted comments on the federal recovery strategy for the endangered greater short-horned lizard….
December 17, 2014
Three Bat Species Listed as Endangered under SARA
The Government of Canada has now added three species of bats to the List of…
December 15, 2014
Star Creek Logging Haul Road
Canfor logging company has begun the construction of a main logging haul road in the…
December 14, 2014
Star Creek Photos
Images from Star Creek Valley taken by brilliant photographer Jose Quiroz
December 8, 2014
AWA Wilderness & Wildlife Defenders: Stop Star Creek Logging
Dear Wilderness Defender, AWA has learned that the experimental logging of Star Creek is going…