New research hub will help conserve Canada’s vital grasslands – University of Alberta
May 13, 2026
A research initiative being established at the University of Alberta will help conserve Canada’s grasslands, which are vital to the environment.
The Grassland Learning and Knowledge Hub, supported by a $4-million grant from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund, will build crucial understanding of what motivates conservation — or not — of the valuable ecosystem, says John Pattison-Williams, adjunct professor at Augustana Campus and lead researcher on the project.
The hub is one of five set up across Canada dedicated to conserving grasslands, wetlands and forestry, and promoting Indigenous-led knowledge.
