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

Transition Salt Spring is addressing the climate crisis at a local level. Their Climate Action Plan addresses 5 key sectors: forest protection, water security, food security, transportation emissions, and food emissions.

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Wildlife & land conservation in Saskatchewan; 2) Identifying the major waste producers; 3) Reducing methane emissions; and 4) Green burials

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Creating buffer zones and wildlife corridors; 2) Harvesting solar power and crops; and 3) Personal initiatives that are making a difference

Introducing goldenrod crab spiders, jumping spiders, six-spotted fishing spiders, wolf spiders, pirate spiders, and money spiders.

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Apartment-sized heat pumps; 2) Lake stewardship groups fulfill a vital role; and 3) Micro loans and carbon credits fund energy efficiency

This week’s top stories in EcoWest News: 1) Alberta mayors discuss providing low-cost, environmentally friendly housing; 2) We can prevent birds and bats from crashing into turbines; and 3) Luxury for all