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Posted November 11, 2016 by LSC

Stay connected to what’s happening in Alberta’s stewardship community, learn more about the people and organizations behind grassroots stewardship efforts, and better understand the positive and important impact their projects and initiatives are having on conserving and protecting Alberta’s natural resources.

Here’s a sample of what you’ll find in the November 10, 2016 issue of Grassroots News – Inspiring Alberta’s Stewards:

Stewardship Showcase – Reaching Out to Realtors
Alexandra Frederickson, Land Stewardship Centre’s Outreach Coordinator, speaks with Ross Chudleigh from Clearwater County about their recent extension efforts with Realtors, and how this contributed to tangible changes in rural real estate training in Alberta.

The Power of Sharing
Through the use of sub-watershed alliances, the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance is bringing people together to tackle environmental issues affecting the region’s water supply.

Diving Deep for a Solution
One Alberta organization is harnessing the power of and passion behind scuba diving to help protect Alberta’s lakes.

And much more…

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Special Creative Sentencing Funding Announced

Posted November 2, 2016 by LSC

When the primary funding for the Watershed Stewardship Grant program was cancelled earlier this year, Land Stewardship Centre (LSC) committed to exploring ways to access new sources of funding that could be used to support the valuable work of Watershed Stewardship Groups.

Great News!

As a part of this commitment we are pleased to announce we have secured $35,000 in creative sentencing funds from the provincial government, and we are now making these funds available to eligible applicants through our Watershed Stewardship Grant (WSG) program. Creative sentencing funds come from penalties administered by the Alberta court as a result of infractions under the Water Act.

To be eligible for this funding, applicants’ projects must focus on activities that protect, improve or restore aquatic and riparian habitat in the province. Eligible projects may include riparian naturalization, fish habitat enhancement and wetland restoration.

Stewardship groups can apply for up to $35,000, the total amount available under this special grant round. Applications for this creative sentencing grant will be accepted until 4:30 PM MST on December 16, 2016.