Episode 96: The History of ACA: Conservation in Action with Todd Zimmerling and Lee Foote

How did a made-in-Alberta model for conservation funding grow into one of Canada’s most respected conservation organizations?In this episode of the Harvest Your Own Podcast, Brad Fenson is joined by Todd Zimmerling, President and CEO of Alberta Conservation Association, and Dr. Lee Foote, ecologist, author, and former ACA board member. Together, they reflect on ACA’s formation, growth, and continued impact on fish and wildlife conservation across Alberta.From its beginnings in 1997 after a provincial restructuring of wildlife funding to today’s wide-ranging conservation projects and public access initiatives, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who values Alberta’s outdoors.🎙 Highlights include:Why hunting and fishing licence levies matterHow ACA became a model for other provincesAccountability to Alberta’s hunters, anglers, and landownersSuccess through collaboration between biologists and outdoor enthusiasts👉 Learn how your hunting or fishing licence contributes to conservation.Like the episode or let us know another topic to cover.Find Brad at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradfenson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.fensonFind Harvest Your Own at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarvestYourOwnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvestyourownaca/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@harvestyourownacaX/Twitter: https://x.com/harvestyourownWebsite: https://www.harvestyourown.ca/