July 18, 2025
An adventure to Okotoks: How water scarcity and pollinators are linked
Text and photos by Kennedy Halvorson Have you ever wandered around the Town of Okotoks…
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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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July 14, 2025
AWA Feedback on West Fraser’s 2025 C5 FMP Milestone 2
Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) has submitted detailed feedback on West Fraser’s Milestone Information Package #2…
July 11, 2025
Adventures for Wilderness – Cacti and Coulees
On the weekend of July 4 and 5, AWA was joined by a handful of…
July 5, 2025
AWA Comments on the Listing of Plains Sucker to SARA
AWA supports greater protection for Alberta’s tributaries and the native freshwater fish and other species…
June 24, 2025
AWA’s Feedback on the Draft Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan
The Alberta Wilderness Association has submitted detailed feedback on the Government of Alberta’s draft Upper…
May 26, 2025
AWA’s Statement of Concern regarding Coalspur Mines’ Vista Phase II Coal Project application
Coalspur Mines (Operations) Limited has applied to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for multiple applications…
May 19, 2025
Statements vs Facts: Do government statements always align with evidence?
Meanwhile, the evidence that is available mostly contradicts Loewen’s statements, suggesting that these decisions are…
May 16, 2025
Engagement Guide for the Upper Smoky Sub-regional Plan Survey
CPAWS Northern Alberta, Nature Alberta and AWA put together a guide to help you fill…
May 12, 2025
Official Petition: Wildlife management decisions should be science-based and recent changes must be rescinded
Thank you to everyone who signed and shared the petition. We collected 650 verified signatures,…
May 7, 2025
AWA Comments on the Listing Changes for Horned Grebe and Long-billed Curlew under SARA
AWA provided comments for the proposed listing changes for horned grebe (Podiceps auritus) and long-billed curlew…
May 5, 2025
Open Letter to Alberta Minister of Forestry and Parks: Public Call to Rescind Recent Detrimental Wildlife Management Decisions
Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) and Exposed Wildlife Conservancy wrote to Minister Todd Loewen asking for…
May 4, 2025
Species at Risk Act Part 4: The Success – or Failure – to Protect Canada’s Species at Risk Comes Down to Cooperation
Without these changes, we are doomed to repeat these 25 years all over again. By…