Welcome

The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley is a non-profit charitable society dedicated to enhancing understanding of ecological integrity as it pertains to the Bow River Watershed.

The Biosphere Institute's Resource Centre also acts as the base for a number of community and regional programs relating to sustainability and ecological integrity. The Institute also facilitates, encourages, supports and co-ordinates ecological, economic, and social research pertinent to the region's ecosystem.

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Featured Programs

Bow Valley Mountain Air Program

"We care about our Mountain Air". The Biosphere Institute's new Bow Valley Mountain Air Program is a community outreach program to help you learn how to reduce your green house gas emissions, save money, reduce fuel consumption, and keep our mountain air clean! ' Learn more.

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Community Indicators

Community based monitoring is a process whereby concerned citizens, government agencies, industry, academia, community groups and local institutions collaborate to monitor, track, and respond to issues of common community concern. The 2008 report is now online.

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Wrigglers and Waste

Worm composting is a great way to turn your discarded fruit and vegetable scraps into high quality compost.  The Biosphere Institute is organizing worm composting workshops where you can assemble your own composter.   Read more.

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Solar Power- Lasso the Sun!

The Town of Canmore has installed solar panels on the Biosphere Institute's roof (a municipal building).  The panels are part of the Alberta Municipal Solar Showcase program.  Stop by and see the solar system or read more. 

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The Bow Valley Sustainability Hub

Working today for a sustainable tomorrow
The Biosphere Institute is pleased to announce the launch of its newest program, The Bow Valley Sustainability Hub.  As a legacy program of The Natural Step to a Sustainable Canmore, the Hub offers resources, education, and support designed to "create a culture of sustainability in the Bow Valley."  Read More

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Bow Valley Wildsmart Community Program

The Biosphere Institute is proud to be a partner in the Bow Valley Wildsmart Community Program. Wildsmart is a proactive conservation strategy that encourages efforts by communities to reduce negative human-wildlife interactions. Read more at www.wildsmart.ca or contact Kim Titchener, the program's Environmental Educator at 403-678-3445x2 or info <at> wildsmart.ca

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