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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · 11d

Join us Oct. 29 for Power, People, and Policy: Demystifying Government Relations (virtual, 9–10:30 a.m.). Learn to build trust-based relationships, map influence, craft clear asks, and communicate messages that resonate.

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Building Stronger Relationships with Government: Part 1

Session #1: Power, People, and Policy: Demystifying Government Relations

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · 12d

Read our October newsletter to learn about important circular economy work, access our Annual Report and discover retrofit programs in Alberta

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · 14d

Restoring Indigenous Peoples’ access to land is fundamental to repairing the intergenerational harm of the residential school system.

The Treaty Land Sharing Network, an Environmental Impact Grant Recipient, is one example of how we can do that.

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · 20d

Strong government relations go beyond requests. They’re built on trust. Join Alberta Ecotrust & Counsel Public Affairs for a free virtual series this fall

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · 21d

We are happy to announce that our Climate Innovation Fund has committed $250,000 to Spring Impact Capital’s Fund I, an early-stage venture capital fund that backs startups focused on planetary and human health.

Read the full investment announcement

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Alberta Ecotrust invests $250,000 in Spring Impact Capital Fund | Alberta Ecotrust Foundation

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation’s Climate Innovation Fund has committed $250,000 to Spring Impact Capital’s Fund I, an early-stage venture capital fund that backs startups focused on planetary and human h...

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · 25d

For a time, the path for climate and environmental action felt clear. The past year changed everything. As our CEO, Rod Ruff, writes, “history has come roaring back.”

Read his full message on navigating these turbulent times.

A message from our CEO: Holding true in turbulent times | Alberta Ecotrust Foundation

I am, at heart, a pragmatic idealist. For a short period, the path for those of us working on environmental and climate issues, while difficult, felt relatively clear. However, the last year has chang...

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · 26d

Through our Climate Innovation Grant, EQUS is conducting a study on the deployment of geothermal energy on multifamily developments, comparing building owner financing to on-site utilities cooperative models.

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · 27d

The Alberta Ecotrust Retrofit Accelerator program offers free one-on-one coaching services to help building owners and managers make sustainable upgrades to their buildings. Learn about desktop retrofit plans and how they could benefit you in this blog post.

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · 29d

Supported by our Climate Innovation Grant, SunAlta Power delivered the Urban Solar Photovoltaic Distribution-Connected Generation (DCG) Project — an exploration of the viability of solar PV installations in urban settings.

Read the full case study!

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Sep 10

The September newsletter is here! Discover new climate investments, practical tools for building owners and upcoming opportunities to learn and connect.

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Sep 8

Aqua-Cell Energy, in partnership with SAIT, is advancing saltwater flow batteries to create the most affordable option for long-duration energy storage.

Learn more about this 2025 Climate Innovation Grantee.

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Sep 4

We are proud to be going through this accreditation process with @imaginecanada.bsky.social to achieve excellence in our governance and operations.

Imagine Canada @imaginecanada.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're thrilled to announce that 51 organizations across Canada were selected to participate in the Canada Life Capacity Building Program. Discover the inspiring organizations embarking on the path toward #Standards accreditation here: buff.ly/1A8296T

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Sep 3

Read about Place 800, one of our projects, on the Low Carbon Cities blog.

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Building momentum: An LC3 Centre retrofit with ripple effects

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Sep 2

Having a clear direction and strategic vision is crucial for any organization, let alone one like Alberta Ecotrust. Our Strategic Pathways 2025- 2030 serves as our guiding compass,
ensuring impactful action for the next five years.

Learn more about this work!

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Aug 27

This is a reminder to apply for the 2025 Springboard Grant! The application portal closes September 5. This grant offers up to $10,000.

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Aug 21

The Alberta Chapter of Community Energy Cooperative Canada is a province-wide initiative to overcome barriers to community-owned renewable energy.

Read more about this 2025 Climate Innovation Grant project

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Aug 18

The Kainai Iinnii Rematriation Project, led by Blood Tribe Land Management and supported by Alberta Ecotrust Foundation, is bringing back keystone species that shaped these grasslands for millennia.

Read more about this Environmental Impact Grant project.

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our latest news: Introducing our new vision and pathways, bringing the iinnii home, and applying for the Springboard Grants #LinkInBio

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Jul 17

We're proud to be convening an emerging water coalition, a group of organizations coming together to champion natural infrastructure solutions that build water resilience in AB. Thank you @alberta.ca for supporting the WRRP.

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Jul 16

Applications for the 2025 Springboard Grant are now open and run until September 5. This grant offers up to $10,000.

If you have any questions about this process, reach out to our Project Specialists at [email protected].

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Jul 15

Our July newsletter is out with information about applying for our Springboard Grant, the successful recipients of our Climate Innovation Grant, tips on building government relations and more.

Never miss a newsletter - subscribe today #LinkInBio

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Jul 10

We are excited to announce our 2025 Climate Innovation Grantees! Eight organizations in Edmonton and Calgary will be receiving a combined total of $864,513.58. Their projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions, drive innovation and help build community resilience.

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Jun 25

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is deepening its work with Indigenous Nations to strengthen cultural connections to the land & integrate Indigenous Knowledge into conservation practices, focusing on Indigenous Cultural & Ancestral Sites.

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Jun 24

Beavers play a vital role in climate resilience, but relocating them remains a challenge in Alberta. Therefore, the Riparian Management Society is piloting a beaver relocation project in the Pincher Creek region.

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Alberta Ecotrust Foundation @albertaecotrust.bsky.social · Jun 23

Siksika Nation holds cultural knowledge on the sustainable management of water, land & natural resources, yet their perspectives are often missing in water assessment activities. This grant project aims to bridge this gap by enhancing Siksika's participation in Alberta's freshwater management.

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