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 (320 acres) of highly significant wetland habitat. Since then, we have completed more than 200 projects, protecting more than 451,630 hectares (1.1 million acres) 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
Grizzly bear, AB (Photo by Mike Gibeau)
Grizzlies of the Grasslands
As grizzly populations have grown, grizzly bears have been sighted further and further east. The question is, are they there to stay? Continue Reading »
Volunteer capturing data with a smartphone at a NCC BioBlitz event (Photo by Brent Calver)
Citizen science
Citizen science is a great way for anyone to contribute to conservation research. Whether you're a backyard birder or an avid outdoorsperson, this is a great way to expand your nature knowledge. Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
Alpine Lake on Darkwoods, BC (Photo by Bruce Kirkby)
Nature-based solutions: Benefits for people and the planet
June 5, 2021
There is no longer any question, scientifically speaking, that the effects of climate change are increasing both the rate and extent of biodiversity loss, not just in Canada, but globally. When combined with human impacts, such as land conversion... Continue Reading »
Featured Projects
Busenius property, Alberta (Photo by Kyle Marquardt)
Find out about our conservation projects, research activities, land management priorities and more. Read more »
Our Work
Willow livestake planting at W. Hutchinson property, AB (Photo by NCC)
Learn about where and how we are focussing our conservation efforts in Alberta.
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Faces of NCC
NCC staff at Bunchberry Meadows Conservation Area, AB (Photo by NCC)
Meet some of the staff, volunteers and supporters who make our work possible. Read more »
News Releases
NCC's Bob Demulder speaking at the Waldron announcement, AB (Photo by Kyle Marquardt)
Read the latest NCC news in Alberta.
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