Initiative
The following organizations offer information, services or resources for producers wishing to implement stewardship opportunities that support biodiversity on their farm or ranch. Reach out directly to these organizations for more information or contact your EFP Technician if you have any questions.
Organization: Alberta Conservation Association (ACA)
Area: Reach out to your regional ACA office
Contact Information: ACA Toll-free number: 1-877-969-9091, Email: info@ab-conservation.com
Website: https://www.ab-conservation.com/about/contact/
About: The ACA works with producers to enhance wildlife habitat and support biodiversity while maintaining productive agricultural land. Through programs like Species Habitat Assessments and Ranching Partnerships (SHARP) and the Landowner Habitat Program, ACA offers habitat assessments, conservation planning tools, and incentives for preserving native landscapes. They also provide compensation and damage prevention support for issues like crop loss from waterfowl and livestock predation.
Organization: Alberta Native Plant Council
Area: Alberta
Contact Information: info@anpc.ab.ca
Website: https://anpc.ab.ca/
About: ANPC can help producers source native seeds and plants for restoration, shelterbelts, pollinator strips, and riparian buffers. They also offer practical advice on establishing and maintaining native species in agricultural landscapes.
Organization: ALUS Program
Area: In active ALUS communities across the province (see if there is an ALUS program in your community)
Contact Information: https://alus.ca/communities/
Website: https://alus.ca/become-a-participant/
About: Helps Alberta producers support habitat and biodiversity by turning marginal or ecologically sensitive areas of their land into nature-based projects that deliver real environmental benefits, including projects such as restoring wetlands, riparian zones, and native grasslands; establishing pollinator meadows and shelterbelts; enhancing habitat for species at risk and migratory birds; converting marginal lands into native prairie; supporting implementation of rotational grazing; connecting fragmented habitat; and reintroducing native plants.
Organization: Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society (AWES)
Area: Forested areas on private lands and rural communities
Contact Information: info@awes-ab.ca, (825) 734-4866
Website: https://www.awes-ab.ca/
About: AWES provides direct assistance to landowners with tree planting projects (ex. shelterbelts, riparian buffers, restoration) design and implementation, tree health assessments, sourcing plant material, planting and maintenance of forested areas, and education through workshops and publications.
Organization: Cows & Fish/ Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society
Area: Riparian Areas
Contact Information: Ph: (403) 381-5538, Email: riparian@cowsandfish.org
Website: https://cowsandfish.org/
About: Producers can access on-site riparian health assessments, tailored grazing advice, and long-term monitoring support to improve ecosystem health while maintaining livestock productivity. They also receive practical educational materials—including guides, fact sheets, and videos—on topics like pasture planning, water systems, and manure management.
Organization: Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC)
Area: Province-wide coverage
Contact Information: 1-866-479-3825, https://ag.ducks.ca/contact/
Website: https://ag.ducks.ca/programs/alberta/
About: DUC works directly with landowners on projects including restoring wetlands, enhancing water retention, enhancing rangelands, protecting native or tame grasslands, and converting unproductive cultivated land into perennial forage.
Organization: Government of Alberta, Environment & Protected Areas
Area: Species at risk publications and web resources
Contact Information: Call toll free Alberta: 310-3773, epa.outreach-services@gov.ab.ca
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/species-at-risk
About: Offers information on wild species’ status and recovery strategies
Organization: Grassland Restoration Forum
Area: Focuses on Grassland Natural Region and grasslands of Parkland & Montane Natural Subregions
Contact Information: (403) 563-8925, info.grf.ab@gmail.com
Website: https://grasslandrestorationforum.ca/
About: GRF helps Alberta producers restore and conserve native grasslands by offering training, technical manuals, and expert guidance tailored to prairie ecosystems.
Organization: MULTISAR
Area: Grassland Natural Region, and MULTISAR Core Areas
Contact Information: Email: info@multisar.ca
Website: https://multisar.ca/who-we-are/
About: MULTISAR offers landowners conservation plans for their properties that balance productive rangelands with wildlife habitat. Through its website and field support, producers can access fact sheets, expert guidance on beneficial management practices, and recommendations for habitat enhancements—such as installing nesting structures or converting cropland to native cover — all aimed at supporting species at risk and biodiversity.
Organization: Operation Grassland Community
Area: Southern Alberta grassland region
Contact Information: Ph: (780) 437-2342, Email: info@grasslandcommunity.org
Website: http://grasslandcommunity.org/what-we-do/
About: OGC partners with Alberta producers to conserve native prairie through voluntary stewardship agreements, tailored species-at-risk conservation plans, and habitat enhancement projects like fencing and native plant restoration. They also offer wildlife surveys, educational outreach, and guidance on best management practices that support both ecological health and sustainable grazing.
Organization: Prairie Conservation Forum
Area: Grassland and Parkland Natural Regions
Contact Information: Email: info@albertapcf.org
Website: https://albertapcf.org/
About: PCF provides access to information, fact sheets, reports, webinars and guides on native prairie, biodiversity, best management practices, and more.
Organization: Watershed Planning & Advisory Councils
Area: Regional non-profit organizations across Alberta based on watershed
Contact Information: Check the below website to find local watershed
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/watershed-planning-and-advisory-councils
About: WPACs offer education, technical guidance, and funding connections to enhance biodiversity and habitat on agricultural lands. They help assess riparian health, plan restoration projects, and implement beneficial management practices like buffer strips and off-site watering systems. Reach out to your regional WPAC for specific services offered.