December 19, 2025
Joint News Release: Alberta’s caribou get another lump of coal in their stockings
Amiskwaciwâskahikan/Edmonton | Moh’kinstsis/Calgary, AB | The Government of Alberta has continued their holiday tradition of…
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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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December 8, 2025
Personal Essay: Writing 60 letters to the Alberta government
At one level, I have enjoyed sharpening my writing and research skills, especially the former….
November 24, 2025
News Release: Call for Ethics Investigation into Minister Todd Loewen
November 24, 2025 Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) and Exposed Wildlife Conservancy are asking the Ethics…
November 24, 2025
Letter to Ethics Commissioner requesting investigation into Minister Loewen’s conduct
AWA and Exposed are writing to the Ethics Commissioner of Alberta to ask for an…
November 13, 2025
Joint News Release: Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan Sacrifices the Last Mountain Caribou
Last week, the Government of Alberta quietly released the Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan. CPAWS…
November 12, 2025
A look back at Nature On The Hill 2025
It started in the meeting room of an Ottawa hotel. In fact, it started…
November 10, 2025
Moose Lake Plan Moves Forward to Support Treaty Rights, Biodiversity and Responsible Development
Fort McKay First Nation’s vision and tenacity through lengthy negotiations and a successful lawsuit achieved…
November 3, 2025
Help a Toad Cross the Road
While my day-to-day at AWA is focused on Alberta’s conservation issues, I want to see…
October 20, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: AWA’s Persistent Push for Caribou Recovery
AWA has been pushing for caribou conservation since the 1970s, and some days it feels…
October 13, 2025
Riches of Diversity: A Reflection on the Bioblitz at Cypress Hills
A bioblitz, like the one organized by AWA in June, provides a snapshot of the…
September 19, 2025
Open letter: Unanswered questions and letters on wildlife management
AWA wrote to Todd Loewen, Alberta Minister of Forestry and Parks, in a follow-up to…
September 4, 2025
Alberta’s Amphibians — A Timeline
Amphibians are a unique classification of animals that live partly in the water and partly…