Alberta Fish and Game Association
Alberta Fish and Game Association
Alberta's Endangered Species
Alberta Wilderness Association
Animal Alliance of Canada The Animal Alliance of Canada is an animal rights advocacy and education group which focuses on local, regional, national and international issues concerning the goodwill and respectful treatment of animals by humans. Animal Alliance generates volumes of information and works for
change in all facets of the Animal Rights movement including the
cosmetic product testing, endangered and protected species, and pet overpopulation (to name a few). The Bear Alliance, is working hard to end the Spring Bear Hunt in Ontario and abroad, and end trade of bear paws and gall bladders.
Arctic Institute of North America The Arctic Institute of North America was created by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a nonprofit tax-exempt
research and educational organization. Originally based at McGill University in Montreal, the Institute moved to the University of Calgary in 1976. In 1979 the Institute became part of the University of Calgary as a university research institute.
Aurora Research Institute With headquarters located in Inuvik, Northwest Territories (NWT), Canada, the
Aurora Research Institute (ARI) has a mandate to improve the quality of life in the western region of the Northwest Territories by applying scientific, technological and indigenous knowledge to solve northern problems.
Bear Watch Home Page
BC Endangered Species Coalition Information on endangered species in Canada.
BC Wild BC Wild is dedicated to healthy environments,
economies and communities that can be sustained in the long term, with primary focus on wilderness protection and sustainable forest practices. BC Wild provides resources to grassroots organizations and individuals in the conservation sector in the form of
relevant, credible research and skills development opportunities.
Research commissioned by BC Wild from respected academics, foresters, and other experts provides a critical resource to the entire conservation community.
BC Wildlife Federation
The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley The Biosphere Institute is a non-profit society aimed at acquiring, integrating and disseminating data and information relevant to the short-term and long-term management of the Bow River watershed. The Bow River Valley and the town of Canmore are located in the Canadian Rockies (adjacent to Banff National Park), approximately 110 km west of Calgary. The Institute has a database of about 3,000 references.
British Columbia Wildlife Branch
Canadian Botanical Conservation Network
Canadian Center for Wolf Research Founded in 1975, the CCWR has been working to further our understanding of wolf society by studying a wolf pack in a forested enclosure in Nova Scotia.
Canadian Nature Federation
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society-BC Chapter The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society was founded in 1963 and remains the only national non-profit organization devoted exclusively to protecting Canada's wilderness heritage. We play a key role in establishing new protected areas and in improving the management of existing parks. We achieve our goals through advocacy, education and cooperative partnerships with environmental groups, industry, governments, First Nations and others.
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Calgary-Banff Chapter
CPAWS Education Program
Canadian Peregrine Foundation
Canadian Wildlife Federation
David Suzuki Foundation The David Suzuki Foundation is an environmental non-profit organization registered in Canada, working to design a vision of Earth in which humans live within the planet’s productive capacity, and finding and communicating practical steps to bring that vision to reality.
DeerNet DeerNet summarizes Internet resources dealing with the
ecology, management and economic utilisation of hoofed
mammals. It reflects the research interests of the Wildlife Productivity and Management Program at the University of Alberta but is intended as a comprehensive central resource for students, managers and scientists.
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Federation of Alberta Naturalists
Friends of Clayoquot Sound Advocates for the protection and defence of the ancient forest, fish and wildlife, air, land and water of Clayoquot Sound.
Greenpeace Greenpeace is an independent, campaigning organisation which
uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global
environmental problems, and to force the solutions which are
essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace's goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. Greenpeace seeks to: Protect biodiversity in all its forms; prevent pollution and abuse of the earth's ocean, land, air and fresh water; end all nuclear threats; and, promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence. Go to "Greenpeace Arctic Action"
The Miistakis Institute for the Rockies Based in Calgary, AB.
Ocean Voice International Ocean Voice International works for harmony between people, marine life and the
environment. It is environmental, humanitarian and global in its concerns. OCEAN VOICE works through education, training, research, appropriate technologies and partnerships. OCEAN VOICE's goals: To conserve the diversity of marine life; To protect and restore marine ecosystems & ecological services; To enhance the quality of life and equity of benefits for coastal fisher peoples; To promote the ecologically and socially sustainable harvest of marine resources. OCEAN VOICE achieves its goals: By partnerships to educate and train people to use environmentally sound marine resource harvesting methods; By engaging in and sharing results of marine life scientific research, indigenous and traditional knowledge; By fostering the participation of marine harvesters in environmental decision making, management and mutual co-operation; By writing, soliciting, publishing and communicating relevant articles,
periodicals, manuals, books, videos, diskettes, and CD ROMs.
Royal Botanical Gardens, Toronto
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society 
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has been on the front lines since 1977,
directly defending the world's marine wildlife to maintain global biodiversity. This is achieved through the research, investigation and video-documentation of violations of international laws, regulations and treaties established to protect these species.
Sierra Club of British Columbia The Sierra Club of BC is a strong voice for environmental protection and improved stewardship of B.C. ecological richness. Based on the grassroot efforts of several local groups, provincial campaigns and
joining efforts at national and international levels, we are committed to responsible action and accurate information.
Species at Risk in Canada Environment Canada site.
Toronto Zoo
Vancouver Island Marmot Pages
Vancouver Natural History Society The Vancouver Natural History Society (VNHS) was
founded in 1918 by Professor John Davidson with the following objectives: To promote the enjoyment of nature. To foster public interest and education in the appreciation and study of nature. To encourage the wise use and conservation of natural resources. To work for the complete protection of endangered species and ecosystems. To promote access to, and maintenance of, natural areas in the vicinity of Vancouver.
Western Canada Wilderness Committee Western Canada Wilderness Committee (WCWC) is
Canada's largest membership-based citizen-funded wilderness preservation organization. They work for the preservation of Canadian and international wilderness through research and grassroots education.
Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia Information on BC's four sheep species.
Wolf Awareness Inc. Wolf Awareness Inc. provides educational and interpretive programs for people of all ages. Through their programs, they strive to foster an awareness and appreciation of wolf ecology and the conservation of wilderness.
WWF Canada
Yukon Fish and Game Assocation
Zoocheck Canada Zoocheck Canada is a national animal protection charity established to protect wildlife in captivity and in the wild. These objectives are accomplished through: investigation and research, educational programs, lectures andforums, special events and fundraising
benefits, reports and information kits, and advocacy. As a leading voice for the rights of captive wildlife in Canada, Zoocheck has been instrumental in promoting the mandatory licensing of zoos and wildlife displays; the closure of substandard facilities; an end to the use of native and exotic wild animals in circuses, novelty acts and the pet trade; and the establishment of general standards for captive wildlife care and housing. Zoocheck also works for the protection of wild animals and the habitats in which they live, both in Canada and abroad. This is accomplished through investigative campaigns, direct advocacy and project funding.
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