Conservation Blog
Defending the Dark Sky
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
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
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: Alberta’s Newest Provincial Park
Explore Alberta’s newest Provincial Park, Kleskun Hills, in the Spring issue of Nature Alberta Magazine!
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Four Ways to Help Your Backyard Birds
BY STEPHANIE WEIZENBACH
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
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
The status of impact assessment in Alberta — in terms of environmental protection, where do we stand?
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The Currency of Angler Citizen Science
Lorne Fitch searches for a treasure trove of citizen science data in the fishing diaries of lifelong anglers.
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The Changing Role of Forest Fire in a Warming Climate
Explore the changing role of forest fire in a warming climate. What does the future hold, and how can we respond?
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Renewable Energy: Proceed But With Caution
The Alberta government recently put a pause on renewable energy projects, exposing critical gaps in our system of land-use planning. Nature Alberta strongly supports efforts to reduce carbon emissions through increased renewable energy development. But we need to do a better job of planning renewable energy projects and where they are placed on the landscape.
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