Highlighting Nature Conservancy of Canada’s work in Southern Alberta
As part of our Annual General Meeting we are happy to share updates from the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). We are happy to share several videos of their current initiatives and programs in areas that bluebirds habituate.
History of NCC working with the ranching community in southwest Alberta
Alberta's Eastern Slopes - YouTube (13 mins) - This video is an overview of how NCC has built up partnerships with the ranching community to secure large parcels of land outside of Waterton Lakes National Park for future generations to enjoy and to further support the existing ranching operations in SW Alberta.
NCC’s new initiative: The Yarrow
The Yarrow - YouTube (2 mins) - This video is an overview of The Yarrow property and its importance to local wildlife and the ranching community. The Nature Conservancy of Canada is raising funds to conserve the Yarrow Creek Ranch (the Yarrow), an extraordinary 1,650 hectares of magnificent natural beauty and ecological diversity.
Note: The Yarrow property fundraising campaign is near completion (98% of the necessary funds have been raised!).
NCC’s new initiative: Stewardship Investment Program
Stewardship Investment Program. Funds to help improve grassland biodiversity - YouTube (3.5 mins) - The Nature Conservancy of Canada is pleased to deliver the Weston Family Prairie Grasslands Initiative – Stewardship Investment Program, a multi-year collaboration (2021–2024) to celebrate, steward and protect one of Canada’s most ecologically valuable and threatened ecosystems: native prairie grasslands.
The Stewardship Investment Program will provide grants to landowners and managers of native grasslands to implement projects that improve biodiversity and sustainability. Grants include 36 different projects, such as building wildlife-friendly fences, installing remote water systems, conducting range health assessments, species surveys and invasive weed control.