Our Work

Although the definitions are almost limitless, there really are two clear and fundamental elements of “stewardship” – awareness and action. That means:

1. Recognizing our collective responsibility to retain the quality and abundance of our natural resources, and
2. Putting that awareness into action by making the appropriate decisions for how to best use and manage these resources not only for today but for future generations as well.

Understanding this, everything we do at Land Stewardship Centre – from the resources we develop and the partnerships we cultivate, to the programs we build and the services we provide – serves a clear purpose: to raise awareness and encourage action. We engage, inform and enable people and organizations to become better stewards.

Here’s a look at the many ways we are working to achieve this.

Programs and Resources

We develop and deliver programs and resources for land owners, land managers and community stewardship groups including:

• Alberta Stewardship Network
• Conservation Land Registry (CLR Database)
• Green Communities Guide
• Green Acreages Guide
• Resource Centre
• Watershed Stewardship Grant Program

Partnerships and Collaboration

We encourage partnerships and work collaboratively with various organizations and all levels of government to support the development of stewardship practices and policies. Current activities include:

• Transfer of Development Credits project (in partnership with the Beaver Hills Initiative and Alberta Innovates Technology Futures)

Grassroots Stewardship

We facilitate the growth and development of stewardship organizations and initiatives by providing strategic and administrative support and services to:

• Stewardship Canada