The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) connects Albertans and environmental groups that are dedicated to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment.
Greenpeace – the big grandaddy of the ‘environmental’ movement. Not overly grassroots any longer but does lots of good things. Full-spectrum environmental/climate/plastic pollution group. They used to have a presence in Edmonton but don’t any longer.
The Council of Canadians – has regular meetings in Edmonton and works on a variety of issues. “We work to protect Canadian independence by promoting progressive policies on climate justice, clean water/environmental rights, public health care/pharmacare, fair trade, and other issues of environmental, economic, and social justice in Canada.”
Pembina Institute – “The Pembina Institute is working to solve today’s greatest energy challenges — reducing the harmful impacts of fossil fuels while supporting the transition to an energy system that is clean, safe and sustains a high quality of life. We provide our expertise to industry and government leaders, and we advocate for a strong, science-based approach to policy, regulation, environmental protection and energy development. It’s time to transition to cleaner energy systems.” I have found that this organization produces lots of great data but is a little to enmeshed with the industry and does not come out to the front lines to call for the change that is needed.
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Northern Alberta Chapter – Championing the protection of Alberta’s diverse natural heritage since our chapter’s establishment in 1968.
Sierra Club – several years ago they were very active in Edmonton. They still seem to have a program called ‘Wild Child Edmonton‘ but not doing much in the way of front-line activism.