1. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Leduc ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca Welcome!

2. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca What is NAWMP? ‘The North American Waterfowl Management Plan is an international action plan to conserve continental migratory bird populations … a partnership of federal, provincial/state and municipal governments, non-governmental organizations, private companies and individuals … one of the most successful conservation initiatives in the world.’ Vision: Healthy prairie, parkland and boreal landscapes that support sustainable bird populations and provide ecological, economic and social benefits to society.

3. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca Who is Alberta NAWMP? AAFC EC-CWS NCC DUC AENV AARD ASRD

4. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca What is Alberta NAWMP? AAFC EC-CWS NCC DUC AENV AARD ASRD Wetlands/Water ?

5. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca What is Alberta NAWMP? AAFC EC-CWS NCC Ducks Unlimited Canada AENV AARD DUC ASRD Wetlands/Water ?

6. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca What is Alberta NAWMP? AAFC EC-CWS NCC AENV AARD DUC ASRD

7. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca What is Alberta NAWMP? AAFC EC-CWS NCC AENV AARD DUC ASRD ?

8. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca What is Alberta NAWMP? AAFC EC-CWS NCC DUC AENV AARD ASRD !

9. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary AB NAWMP Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca What is Alberta NAWMP? AAFC EC-CWS NCC DUC AENV AARD ASRD … a framework for collaborative wetland action

10. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca

11. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca

12. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca

13. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca Today’s Outline? AAFC EC-CWS NCC AENV AARD DUC ASRD Agency- specific groups ? Identifying wetland and water activities or initiatives Wetlands/Water

14. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca AAFC EC-CWS NCC AENV AARD ASRD Today’s Outline? Inter- agency groups ? Sharing wetland and water activities or initiatives DUC ?

15. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca AAFC EC-CWS NCC DUC AENV AARD ASRD ! Today’s Outline? Inter- agency groups ? Connecting wetland and water activities or initiatives

16. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary AB NAWMP Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca AAFC EC-CWS NCC DUC AENV AARD ASRD Today’s Outline? Inter- agency groups ? Collaborating on wetland and water activities or initiatives

17. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary AB NAWMP Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca AAFC EC-CWS NCC DUC AENV AARD ASRD Today’s Outline? Conclusion: Weave common themes Evaluation Closing remarks

18. Wetland Forum: Connecting and Leveraging Our Diverse Actions A facilitated workshop for collaborative action by Alberta NAWMP Partners 9:30 – 3:00 ● February 1, 2011 – Edmonton ● February 3, 2011 – Calgary Continental Vision – Regional and Provincial Partnerships – Local Action www.abnawmp.ca