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

EcoWest News is honouring beavers and mussels, western bumble bees, outdoor educators, and a whitebark pine-friendly ski resort.

As the Government of Canada strives to protect 30% of the country’s land and water by 2030, we need to ask ourselves some questions. What land should be protected? How can we protect it? Is land conservation an effective means of protecting biodiversity? Are there alternatives?

Top stories in this week’s EcoWest News: 1) Wetland Atlas of Alberta, 2) BC Big Tree Project Map, 3) Reducing fertilizer emissions, and 4) Learning about wolves, native plants, and solid biofuels

We’re taking time on World Wildlife Day to show some love for the unlovable: spiders, mosquitoes, and leeches.

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Protecting polar bear habitat 2) Strengthening municipal bylaws 3) Providing tax exemptions to increase energy efficiency, and 4) Substituting fungus for plastic

Artificial light is blotting out the stars, harming both wildlife and humans. We've compiled a short list of things we can do to reduce light pollution.