ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN The Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is a free, voluntary program designed to help farmers identify environmental strengths and pinpoint potential risks on their operations. It supports landowners in developing practical, site-specific plans to manage, monitor, or mitigate these risks—enhancing both environmental stewardship and operational resilience. Whether the goal is to improve management…
INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES The South West Invasive Managers (SWIM) represent a diverse group of agencies and organizations committed to the sharing of resources and promotion of best practices toward managing invasive plant species within southwestern Alberta. SWIM facilitates hands on opportunities within southwestern Alberta such as interactive field tours and annual workshops which focus on…
RESULTS DRIVEN AGRICULTURE RESEARCH Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) funds research projects and programs that create meaningful benefits for Alberta’s producers and the entire food value chain such as drought management, soil health, as well as emerging technologies and production practices for producers. Financial support delivery through RDAR has helped producers to accelerate their adoption…
GRASSLAND RESTORATION FORUM The Grassland Restoration Forum (GRF) promotes the conservation and restoration of native grasslands in Alberta through education, outreach, and research to improve reclamation practice and foster stewardship. Education and outreach events hosted by GRF include: Grassland Restoration – Industry Field Tours, Grassland Assessment Classroom-based and Field Training, Stavely Research Station Range Walk,…
FORAGE AND GRAZING The Foothills Forage & Grazing Association (FFGA) is a non-profit producer-driven group that addresses issues, ideas, and innovations for forage and livestock producers in south central Alberta. FFGA strives to bring practical information and production strategies to producers by hosting demonstration projects, events and workshops such as Ladies Livestock Lessons, hands-on days,…
ALBERTA INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) is a not-for-profit society that provides information and resources to Albertans to identify and manage invasive species on their land and in their waters. Examples of resources for landowners includes invasive species guides and access to biocontrol agents. Invasive species out-compete native species for food…
RIPARIAN CONSERVATION PROJECT Through the Riparian Conservation Project, Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) works with landowners to deliver tools and expertise to improve their riparian habitat, water quality, and operations. ACA works with landowners who provide reasonable public access to their land for fishing and/or hunting opportunities. A variety of riparian habitat conservation tools are utilized,…
ALBERTA COMMUNITY BAT PROGRAM As a regional program of Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, the Alberta Community Bat Program (ACBP) provides free resources for landowners and stewards to support the management and public perception of bats in the province of Alberta. You can connect with their work by reporting roost colonies of bats found in buildings…
WORKING WITH BEAVERS Working with Beavers works with landowners, municipalities, First Nations, industry, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations to promote beavers as a nature-based solution for watershed health by increasing knowledge and awareness of the benefits of beavers, training for implementation of coexistence tools, and researching new tools and beneficial practices for coexistence with beavers…
WATERSHED LEGACY PROGRAM The Oldman Watershed Council’s (OWC) Watershed Legacy Program provides the tools necessary for watershed stewardship groups, individual producers, and other land-use cooperatives to take steps toward sustainable land management. By coordinating efforts throughout the basin and providing funding, the WLP aims to conserve and enhance our natural resources and the rural way…