CELEBRATING 2010
Some great organizations and people have received deserved recognition for their hard work and dedication to the environment, here are two:
 Water Matters has been named one of Tides Canada's Top 10! Tides Canada, a national leader in forward-thinking philanthropy, recently announced this year's Top 10 - an award recognizing groundbreaking environmental and social justice organizations in Canada.
Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Let us know and we can profile them in our next newsletter!
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Youth Environmental Stewardship (YES) Grant
This grant is for youth between the ages of 16-26 who have an idea for a projects that will have a lasting positive change in the community. Up to $5000 is available.
Deadline is JANUARY 31.
This is an Alberta Ecotrust grant program supported by Alberta Environment and TransAlta.
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EarthDay Canada - Hometown Heroes Award Program
This national program recognizes and celebrates environmental leaders, whether an individual, group or organization.
Heroic candidates can win either the Individual Hometown Heroes Award, with a $10 000 cash prize ($5 000 to keep and $5 000 to donate to the environmental cause of their choice), the the Group Hometown Heroes Award, with a $10 000 cash prize to support their work.
Deadline is FEBRUARY 28.
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2011 Watershed Stewardship Grants
Does your stewardship group have a great idea or project that could enhance Alberta's watersheds? Apply for an Alberta Stewardship Network Grant of up to $7500.
Deadline is FEBRUARY 1.
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Emerald Awards
For 20 years, the Alberta Emerald Foundation has been rec ognizing and celebrating environmental initiatives undertaken by large and small corporations, individuals, not-for-profits associations, community groups and governments.
Deadline is FEBRUARY 25.
Past recipients in the environmental education category include:- Mayor's Environment Expo
- GreenLearning
- CPAWS Environment and Action Education Program
- Strathcona Wilderness Centre
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This conference is taking place in Red Deer February 23-25, with the theme of 'Food, Fuel and Finance - Pathways to Local Resilient Economies'.
Keynote speakers include Chris Turner, Wayne Roberts, Mark Anielski, Woody Tasch and Bob Mills.
There is a reduced registration fee for students and non-profits.
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2011 Youth Summit on Sustainable Transportation
This conference takes place May 6-8 in Edmonton for Youth aged 18 - 28. This is a fully funded experience!
Deadline to apply is FEBRUARY 18.
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