Defending Alberta's Wilderness.

Dedicated to the conservation of wilderness and the completion of a protected areas network, Alberta Wilderness Association is a voice for the environment.

Since 1965, AWA has inspired communities to care for Alberta’s wild spaces through awareness and action. With a provincial office and library in Calgary, AWA has active members, volunteers, and sponsors throughout Alberta and beyond. AWA is a non-profit, federally registered, charitable society.

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AWA responses to Ardley Dam Reservoir Project feedback survey

AWA responses to Ardley Dam Reservoir Project feedback survey

AWA provided the following responses to the Government of Alberta’s input on the Ardley Reservoir project, expressing our concerns for the environmental, social and economic impacts of constructing another reservoir on the Red Deer River. Alberta is seeking...

Painting and Drawing Around the Pond

Painting and Drawing Around the Pond

Forgetmenot Pond is a place of beautiful blue waters surrounded by pine forests and towering mountains. At only a few meters walk to the water, it’s an easy site to access for anyone wanting to wander the forest, paddle on the lake, sit by the river, or have lunch at...

Crowsnest Pass: Community at a Crossroads

Crowsnest Pass: Community at a Crossroads

Wildlands Advocate article by David McIntyre Read the PDF version here.   I fell in love with Crowsnest Pass 50 years ago. It was love at first sight. I fell in love with the land’s endearing intrigue; its location, a step off the beaten path. I saw the community...