Alberta Ecotrust recently awarded $70,000 in grants to 15 Alberta youth whose creative ideas will help address pressing environmental issues around the province.

1. Adil Adatia, Calgary, AB ($5,000)
   Drought Tolerant Garden & Monarch Butterfly Habitat
2.  Natalie Ashbee, Lethbridge AB ($5,000)

   Alternative Energy Workshops
   
3. Erin Cameron, Edmonton, AB ($4,400)

   Invasive Earthworm Education & Outreach
4. Ryan Cameron, Calgary, AB ($5,000)
   University of Calgary Residence NRG Team
5. Jason Gladu, Calgary, AB ($3,600)
   Air Quality Animation
6. Marty Hoof & Nathan Across-the-Mountain, Standoff, AB ($5,000)
   Community Recycling Program
7. Jackie Mann & Jonny Barrett ($5,000)
   The Good Life Community Bicycle Shop
8. Sonja Pichette, Edson, AB ($5,000)
   Olds College Composting Program
9. Gabrielle Pope, Lethbridge, AB ($5,000)
   Addressing Food Security in Alberta
10. Jenna Richard, Calgary, AB ($5,000)

    Lord Beaverbrook High School H2O Squad
11. Tami Rothery, Calgary, AB ($4,700)
    Sustainable Mount Royal College Project
12. Casey Tran & Jenny Albers ($3,500)
    W.P. Wagner Green Ladies
13. Cory Tretiak, Grande Prairie, AB ($3,800)
    Grande Prairie Recycling Program
14. Kristie Wegener, Cardston, AB ($5,000)
    Lee Creek Remediation Work Plan
15. Katie Zozula, Jasper, AB (($5,000)

    Jasper Youth Environmental Conference

These grants were awarded as part of the Youth Environmental Stewardship Grant Program, which is financed by Alberta Environment and administered by Alberta Ecotrust. Stay tuned to the Alberta Ecotrust website and newsletter for more details about these and other exciting projects.