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The Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) operates from Calgary as a registered non-profit focused on protecting public lands, wildlife, and watersheds throughout the province since its founding in 1965. Their conservation programs center on Eastern Slopes coal mining impacts, caribou habitat preservation, and regional land-use policy development. The organization maintains a publicly accessible Conservation Centre housing environmental archives and educational resources. AWA coordinates multi-stakeholder initiatives including the Coal Conversations series, which brings together community members, scientists, and policymakers to address mining impacts on water systems and wildlife corridors. The organization produces technical submissions for environmental assessments, develops advocacy guides for public participation in planning processes, and facilitates Indigenous partnerships for land stewardship projects. Their work spans from grassroots organizing to provincial policy analysis. The association's outreach combines field schools, wilderness excursions, and community forums to connect Albertans with conservation issues. AWA publishes the Wild Lands Advocate journal, maintains an online resource library of policy documents, and hosts annual events including talks and fundraising hikes. The organization provides guidance for public engagement in government consultations while advocating for evidence-based environmental protections.