Informing and encouraging initiatives that support Western Canada's natural environment

EcoWest News highlights: Renewed interest in coal in Alberta and Saskatchewan, a rewards program to conserve grassland birds and their habitat, reducing construction waste, and a salamander road crossing success story

A Little Queer Natural History by Josh L. Davis illustrates the tremendous variety of reproductive options and sexual behaviours of creatures as varied as yew trees, parrotfish, giraffes, and bighorn sheep

EcoWest News highlights: The challenges & opportunities facing Canada’s farmers, building back better after wildfire, greening our playgrounds & health facilities; and the natural beauty of dancing sharks & tiramisu mountains

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Urban forests; 2) Aquatic species at risk in Saskatchewan; 3) Library of Things Toolkit; and 4) Paying people to save energy

Books and community leaders: from leadership programs, a native plant grant, and climate action to books about alternative economies, hares, and whales

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Mining in Manitoba and Alberta; 2) Recycling sports equipment; 3) Establishing a dark sky reserve; and 4) The advantages of age