Conservation Blog

Grizzly Hunt

13 July 2024

Nature Alberta opposes the changes to the Wildlife Regulation Act and the introduction of a Grizzly Bear hunt.

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Kananaskis. BARRY PHIPPS

Conserving Kananaskis

6 July 2024

BY RICHARD SCHNEIDER

A look at conservation issues in Kananaskis Country.

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Battling Lethal Bacteria in Wild Bighorn Sheep

5 July 2024

BY MARK BOYCE

Bighorn sheep face conservation challenges when it comes to the spread of disease.

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Defending the Dark Sky

5 July 2024

BY GLEN HVENEGAARD

Dark skies are under threat by light pollution, but public interest may be the thing that flips the switch.

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Lake Sturgeon – From the Depths of Time

5 July 2024

BY LORNE FITCH

Learn about the fascinating history of lake sturgeon and the conservation efforts to protect them.

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Caribou Update: Rhetoric Meets Reality

22 April 2024

In the Spring issue of Nature Alberta Magazine: An honest appraisal of the gap between rhetoric and reality in caribou conservation.

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The Kleskun Hills, rising up over the surrounding plains, are the largest remaining tract of upland Peace River Parkland. REG ARBUCKLE

The Kleskun Hills: Alberta’s Newest Provincial Park

22 April 2024

Explore Alberta’s newest Provincial Park, Kleskun Hills, in the Spring issue of Nature Alberta Magazine!

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Bohemian waxwings are infamous for flying into windows after eating fermented berries. LEO DE GROOT

Four Ways to Help Your Backyard Birds

22 April 2024

Four practical tips to create a safe and welcoming space for urban birds in your own backyard.

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Environmental Advocacy: The Anatomy of a Campaign

18 February 2024

Human activities are placing a severe strain on our environment, and the health of natural systems and species are in decline. Pushing back is far from easy, but progress can be made, particularly through well-planned environmental protection campaigns. Collective action is key. This article provides a step-by-step guide to planning and implementing effective campaigns.

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The Impacts of Impact Assessment

19 January 2024

The status of impact assessment in Alberta — in terms of environmental protection, where do we stand?

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