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Other Research and Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives
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ACSRC fosters constructive dialogue, promotes interdisciplinary and collaborative research, and develops partnerships between the University of Alberta and rural communities in Alberta and beyond.
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ARDN is a network of committed universities, technical institutes and colleges from across Alberta, working together in rural Alberta to support and enhance the well-being of individuals and the vibrancy of communities through learning.
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A collaborative research team formed to accomplish the restoration of the native grassland ecosystems of southwestern Alberta.
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The Miistakis Institute undertakes and supports pure and applied research respecting the ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains and surrounding regions, and assists in the development and implementation of collaborative ecosystem management.
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The purpose of the Southern Foothills Study (SFS) is to create a base of accurate data on cumulative land use trends within the study area of southwestern Alberta.
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A program to gather data to help maintain elk habitat and reduce disturbance during critical seasons of their life cycle, which will help sustain viable elk herds in the region.
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Municipal Governments
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Regional Organizations
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The Oldman River Regional Services Commission provides planning, GIS, and subdivision services to member municipalities in southern Alberta.
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The Oldman Watershed Council (OWC) is a not-for-profit organization that is working in partnership with communities and residents to improve the Oldman River Watershed.
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Provincial Government
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Federal Government
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The Atlas of Canada provides maps of Canada's natural resources and population, and spatially referenced environmental, social, and economic data.
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The Census of Canada provides a wide range of demographic, socio-economic, and cultural data for communities across Canada.
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The Community Information Database is a free resource developed to provide communities, researchers, and governments with access to consistent and reliable socio-economic and demographic data and information for all communities across Canada.
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Aboriginal Peoples
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The PYEF's goal is to assist Piikani Nation members by creating programs which cater to an array of interests and pursuits, from recreation to culture and entrepreneurial development.
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Economic Development Organizations
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Alberta Southwest is a group of 15 communities, working together for regional economic development.
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Community Futures is an economic renewal initiative that is rooted firmly at the community level, and is focused on building local capacity as a means of assisting rural communities to deal with economic change.
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Agriculture
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AAAS provides leadership and resources that build sustainable Agricultural Societies for Albertans. Site includes contact information for Ag Societies in southwest Alberta.
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This organization represents the collective interests of Alberta's cattle producers.
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The Climate Change - Defoliation Interactions in Canadian Rangelands project will identify key linkages between climate change, grazing, carbon storage, and primary production.
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Farming for Tomorrow is a reference for prairie producers who are looking for ways to improve the profitability and sustainability of their operations.
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The Foothills Forage and Grazing Association encourages a profitable and sustainable forage industry by providing an information network for Southern Alberta forage producers.
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Organic Alberta works to strengthen the organic community through leadership, networking, education, communication, and advocacy.
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Wind Energy
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CanWEA promotes the appropriate development and application of all aspects of wind energy in Canada, including the creation of a suitable policy environment.
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SAAEP provides information on the assets, feasibility, and opportunities for wind, solar and biofuels development in south-central and southwestern Alberta.
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Oil and Gas
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CAPP is the voice of Canada's upstream oil, oil sands, and natural gas industry.
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SEPAC represents the unique interests of emerging and junior oil and gas companies, to the public, governments, and other sectors of the energy industry.
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PSAC is the national trade association representing the service, supply and manufacturing sectors within the upstream petroleum industry.
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Landowners' Groups
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Conservation Groups
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ACA conserves, protects, and enhances fish, wildlife, and habitat for all Albertans to enjoy, value, and use.
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The Prairie Conservation Forum is a large voluntary coalition of stakeholder groups whose members are interested in the conservation of native prairie and parkland environments in Alberta.
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The Coalition works for the establishment, restoration, maintenance, and environmental protection of the Castle Wilderness as a viable wilderness within the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem.
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Cows and Fish strives to foster a better understanding of how improvements in riparian area management can enhance landscape health and productivity.
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CFSS is committed to active participation with land management agencies and other users, and to the promotion of public education regarding the responsible use of public lands within the Crowsnest Forest.
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SALTS is dedicated to protecting the environmental, productive, scenic, and cultural values of southern Alberta's eastern slopes, foothills, woodland, and prairie regions.
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Tourism and Recreation
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Alberta TrailNet promotes all types of trails in the interests of a broad range of user groups.
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Chinook Country's mandate is tourism promotion and development in the area known as Chinook Country.
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The mission of the Quad Squad is to promote responsible use of Alberta's Southern Rockies, and to ensure the conservation of our wilderness areas for the continued use by future generations.
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Health and Social Services
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CMHA promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness, through advocacy, education, research, and service.
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The Virtual Parent Link Centre provides information and support for parents and caregivers on how to assist with children’s learning, development, and health.
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Media