A community dedicated to protecting Alberta's headwaters led by Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, CPAWS Northern Alberta, CPAWS Southern Alberta
An update: we're taking a break from posting on our Love Your Headwaters social channels. Worry not! You can stay updated on how to help headwaters by following @Y2Y_Initiative@cpawssab@CPAWSNAB. Thanks for all you have done to #LoveYourHeadwaters to-date! 💧
📷 Adam Linnard
A former chief of environmental monitoring with AB Environment said the study shows mountaintop mining affects more than the rivers/streams that flow from it and has impacts that cross watersheds. Yet another reason to say #NoToCoal in the #EasternSlopes. https://t.co/WXVlbTXu1s
On Nov. 19 in Canmore, join the @whytemuseum & @GWFutures in welcoming the artists and scientists associated with the museum's newest exhibition, Cold Regions Warming, for an exclusive panel discussion on Canada’s climate future. https://t.co/qvvctxtaEz
ICYMI: The Alberta government's decision to move land previously managed as "protected areas" to a new provincial ministry with an added focus on forestry is concerning to environment and conservation groups, including Y2Y and partners. https://t.co/a7udrzuZwG
Explore water protection through an Indigenous lens at the 'Water is Life' Summit from December 8 to 9 hosted by @KeepersOfWater and @IKWC1. More information and tickets: https://t.co/cCax3TqurY
#waterislife#TEK
From hummingbirds to warblers, get to know some of the birds of the Eastern Slopes with the help of photographer Tom McDonald, member of the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation, photographer and owner of Eagle Child Images. https://t.co/a4pDZ0jEe5
The property has grasslands, wetlands, creeks and mixed forests, 27 wildlife species of provincial or national significance, and two important streams that provide fish habitat and transport water from Alberta's headwaters to the Waterton reservoir. https://t.co/HgN3AjypPg
We're hiring for a Senior Director, Marketing & Communications to help take Y2Y to new heights by leading the promotion of our large-landscape vision and brand. Preferably based at/within driving distance of our Canmore office. Salary range: $100 - $120K. https://t.co/9UZrVNma0C
When we first posted that the Government of Canada was developing coal mining effluent regulations (CMER) that would manage effluent for ALL existing and future coal mines back in August, we never expected such a strong response 💪
Here's what the #GovernmentofAlberta's decision to shift management of more than 90% of the land mass of what were protected areas to the Ministry of Forestry and Tourism looks like.
The majority of #AlbertaParks are no longer administered as protected areas.
#DefendABParks
Shifting responsibility for #ABParks to a new ministry of Forestry, Parks & Tourism, raising significant concerns over the future of parks. More from our friends at @cpawssab@CPAWSNAB https://t.co/rZHFhCfsr5
Can sweetgrass sequester carbon?
Piikani Nation is studying the carbon capturing capabilities of sweetgrass as one part of a larger vision for adapting to climate change in southern Alberta. https://t.co/rQbvxuMsMw
I am excited to discuss the role of hunting — i.e., human connection to the land — and its importance in recovering endangered species and safeguarding ecosystems for future generations.
You've probably heard beavers referred to as important "ecosystem engineers." With a planet in climate crisis, newer studies find that beavers play a vital role in dampening its effects. To build a more resilient future, we should look to the beavers. 📽���https://t.co/12wXtywbJm
The Piikani Nation in southwest Alberta is studying the carbon storage potential of sweetgrass, a key ceremonial plant, with the support of @TRIinitiative — part of a larger vision for adapting to climate change. https://t.co/UK6AUTLLeF
Interested in some hands-on learning on how native plants can be used to restore disturbed sites and stabilize stream banks? The Ghost Watershed Alliance Society is hosting a free 2-day Bio-Engineering workshop Oct 13 & 15. More info & sign up is here: https://t.co/HVduGuxRlF
Near Banff on Oct. 25? Mateen Hessami, MSc, Wyandotte Nation is giving a talk on his research on moose harvest for endangered caribou recovery, working with First Nations to protect caribou habitat, & more on reconciliation and conservation in Canada.
📷@mateens22; Shutterstock
Want to be part of a farm #riparian#restoration project in #Alberta's Eastern Slopes? Join us for a willow 🌿 harvest and riparian planting day on Oct. 14! Contact Kathryn Hull for more details & to RSVP: [email protected]; 403-818-1360. A light lunch is included
Water is life. CIER programs help keep water & watersheds (streams, rivers, lakes & wetlands) healthy by empowering #Indigenous communities to address these issues and lead the way to healthy waters for life. #Nature#Waterhealth