Alberta
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada's first project in Alberta was in 1970 with the acquisition of Wagner Natural Area — 130 hectares of highly significant wetland habitat. Since then, we have protected close to 455,000 hectares of this province's most ecologically significant land and water. Today, the Alberta Region continues to work with our partners to protect and steward Alberta's natural heritage.
Stories from the Field
Protecting our pollinators: From small seeds to large landscapes
Alberta’s native bee species, a diverse group of pollinators essential to both ecosystems and agriculture, need our help. Continue Reading »
No Rest for the Winged
How far can you travel without a break to rest and eat? For many migratory birds, wetlands serve as key pit stops on their seasonal epic journeys. Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
CARE: What does impact look like?
March 28, 2022
We know there has never been a more important time for nature, nor a greater need for the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) mission. The twin global crises of dramatic biodiversity loss and climate change will mark the decade... Continue Reading »
Featured Projects
Find out about our conservation projects, research activities, land management priorities and more. Read more »
Our Work
Learn about where and how we are focussing our conservation efforts in Alberta.
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Faces of NCC
Meet some of the staff, volunteers and supporters who make our work possible. Read more »
News Releases
Read the latest NCC news in Alberta.
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