EcoFriendly West

The Prairie Pothole Region offers a wealth of small wetlands, storing water and providing habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals.

EcoWest News highlights: 1) Setting workers up for success in the growing low-carbon economy; 2) Managing Canada’s water supplies; and 3) Benefitting from EVs

EcoWest News highlights: 1) Addressing light pollution; 2) Climate-related tourist taxes; 3) Energy-efficient appliances and equipment; and 4) Water sharing

From hope, mental health, and evolution to rivers and lakes, weasels, and a pollinator garden: Community Leaders & Books: July 2025

EcoWest News highlights: 1) Taking the Saskatchewan government to court over coal; 2) Drought and a data centre; 3) An urban ecological corridor; and 4) Symbiotic relationships

EcoWest News highlights: 1) Retrofitting homes and buildings; 2) Space tourists, satellites, and junk; 3) The high cost of LNG exports; and 4) A new provincial park

“Gardeners everywhere, experienced or not, can take inspiration from the chutzpah of our ancestors and rally to make a difference.” Victory Gardens for Bees provides simple, clear instructions for how each of us can help bees to thrive

EcoWest News highlights: 1) Mapping polar bear denning habitat; 2) Heavy electric trucks; 3) LNG supply and demand; and 4) ants and sea wolves

EcoWest News highlights: 1) Contamination at Moose Jaw Canadian Forces Base; 2) Edmonton’s urban forest ambassador program; 3) Preparing for extreme weather; and 4) A bottle return lottery

From insects, orchids, and trees to the evolution of bird flight, geology, and grasslands – Community Leaders & Books: June 2025