Thursday, January 29, 2026
The government of Canada is lending a hand for Calgary to restore and enhance wetlands, parks and other green spaces through an investment of more than $1.7 million.
The funding will restore a historic wetland in northwest Calgary by removing an existing drainage system, recontouring the area, replanting with existing seedbank, native plugs and plants and create trails.
The West Confederation Park Wetland Restoration project will revive the wetland and help renew an important natural system that filters water, supports local biodiversity, and provides a unique natural refuge within an established community, a Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada release said.
“Restoring the West Confederation Park wetland is a meaningful investment in the natural infrastructure that builds resilience. By supporting the wetland’s ability to recover its natural function, we’re strengthening an ecological asset that provides long-term benefits, from improved water retention to healthier habitat and enhanced opportunities for community connection and enjoyment. We are grateful for the federal support that makes this important investment in Calgary’s ecological network possible,” City of Calgary director of public spaces delivery Kerensa Fromherz said.
Other funding through the Calgary Ecological Network project will enhance seven priority natural spaces across the city, focusing on restoring degraded habitats, improving biodiversity, and strengthening connections between parks, rivers, and local communities, the release said.
Project works will include the removal of invasive species and planting of native species, improving trails, and enhancing ecological corridors identified through the city’s ecological network model.
“Investing in natural infrastructure not only benefits our greenspaces, but provides us with a host of indirect benefits, like more opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors and better water filtration. The funding announced today will restore and enhance wetlands, parks, and other greenspaces across the city, making for a more vibrant Calgary for all to enjoy,” parliamentary secretary to the minister of energy and natural resources and MP for Calgary Confederation Corey Hogan added.
The federal government is investing $1,732,508 in the two projects through the Natural Infrastructure Fund and the City of Calgary us contributing $2,148,128.
The Calgary Ecological Network Conservation Framework Design and Implementation project is receiving $1,000,000 in federal funding and $1,965,000 in municipal funding and the West Confederation Wetland Restoration project is receiving $732,508 in federal funding and $183,128 in municipal funding, the release said.
