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Old Growth Project Launches at Banded Peak School: Youth Lead the Way in Forest Conservation in Bragg Creek
The Bragg Creek Environmental Coalition (BCEC) has officially launched the Old Growth Project, an exciting new community initiative aimed at identifying and protecting old-growth forest groves in and around Bragg Creek. These trees over 150 years old—are the elders of...
Why Protect Old Growth Refugia in Alberta? Vital Ecosystems at Risk
Alberta’s forests are more than just timber resources—they are vital ecosystems that sustain wildlife, regulate water and air quality, and combat climate change. Despite their ecological importance, provincial forest policies continue to prioritize timber yields over...
Bragg Creek Orchid and Wildlife Reserve
Preserving Bragg Creek’s Natural Heritage The Bragg Creek Environmental Coalition (BCEC), in partnership with Heritage Consulting Ltd., has initiated a citizen-led project to establish the Bragg Creek Orchid Conservation Reserve. This proposed 9.3-hectare reserve aims...
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh'kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Iyarhe Nakoda and Tsuut'ina nations.
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At Bragg Creek Environmental Coalition, we’re dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and ecological health of the Alberta Foothills, Elbow River, and Kananaskis regions. Join us in safeguarding these essential ecosystems through community action and scientific advocacy.