The County of Vermilion River (CVR) launched the first ALUS program in Alberta in 2010, at the Cattlemen’s Corral in Lloydminster.
Since then, the program has supported a number of local producers in establishing and maintaining stewardship projects that benefit residents across CVR.
The ALUS Vermilion River program works with farmers and ranchers to establish and maintain projects such as riparian buffers, fencing exclusion, alternative watering systems, native prairie establishment, pollinator habitat and tree plantations.
These ALUS projects provide cleaner air, cleaner water and more habitat for wildlife and pollinators, while helping to improve the productivity of marginal and ecologically sensitive land.
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Marcus & Sarah Riedner: Growing Happiness and Biodiversity by the Acre
Marcus & Sarah Riedner foster happiness, agriculture and ecosystems at their farm, Happiness by the Acre, in Alberta.Marcus and Samuel Riedner stand next to a native eco-buffer planted through the ALUS Mountain View County program. Image Credit: Noel West.At their...
ALUS Announces $60,000 Sponsorship from Alberta Professional Outfitters Society
With its support for ALUS, APOS will contribute to on the ground solutions for enhancing and creating wildlife habitat across the province. PRESS RELEASE | FOR RELEASE: MARCH 29, 2021 Edmonton, Alberta, March 29, 2021 | ALUS Announces $60,000 Sponsorship from...
The 2021 ALUS Innovation Awards
Nominations for the 2021 Dave Reid Awards are now open. ALUS is pleased to announce that the Dave Reid Awards are accepting nominations for the year 2021. Do you know an outstanding ALUS participant or PAC member? Nominate them for the Dave Reid Award, recognizing...
ALUS Vermilion River Coordinator
Cows and Fish
Lakeland College
Alberta Environment and Parks
Vermilion River Watershed Alliance
Battle River Watershed Alliance
North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance
Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society
Lakeland Industry and Community Association (LICA)
Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA)
Cenovus
Sean McGrath
PAC Chair, Producer
Larry Bingham
PAC Vice-Chair, Producer
Grant Lorenz
Producer
Brian Headon
Producer
Trevor Poliakiwski
Producer
Kelly Sidoryk
Producer
Jason Stelmaschuk
CVR Council
Marty Baker
CVR Council
Tonya Lwiwski
Riparian Specialist, Cows and Fish
Jocelan Lundquist
Environmental Advisor, Cenovus Energy
Student Representative
Lakeland College Student Managed Farm
Cathie Erichsen Arychuk
CVR Director of Agriculture and Environment (non-voting advisor)