Our Projects
Supporting conservation, education, and community stewardship across our traditional territory.
Mother Earth Conservation Society leads and supports a variety of projects focused on environmental stewardship, cultural revitalization, and community well-being.
Each initiative reflects our values of respect, responsibility, and collaboration with both people and the land.
Together, We Can Help Mother Earth Heal
Wildlife Signage Awareness Project
MacLaren Creek Stream Walk & Restoration
MacLaren Creek Stream Walk & Restoration
To raise awareness and promote respect for local wildlife, MECCS has installed educational signs across key areas, including McLeans Lake. These signs share important cultural messages such as “No Hunting Female Mule Deer or Cow Moose” — reflecting Indigenous values of balance, respect, and protection of life. Each sign serves as a reminder that conservation begins with awareness and action in our own communities.
MacLaren Creek Stream Walk & Restoration
MacLaren Creek Stream Walk & Restoration
MacLaren Creek Stream Walk & Restoration
MECCS is undertaking an extensive restoration project along MacLaren Creek, a vital tributary to McLeans Lake. Volunteers and staff have walked over 1.3 km of the creek to remove debris, clear blockages, and restore natural flow. The project revitalizes riparian habitats that support salmon, birds, insects, and native plants. Guided by traditional ecological knowledge, this work strengthens the health of both land and water — ensuring life continues to thrive.
Sage Hill Gun & Archery Range
MacLaren Creek Stream Walk & Restoration
Sage Hill Gun & Archery Range
The Sage Hill Range provides a safe, community-oriented space for firearm and archery practice. Designed for sighting and skill refinement, it emphasizes education, respect, and safety above all. Operated under clear rules and cultural values, the range promotes responsible firearm use while maintaining harmony with the surrounding environment. Future plans include workshops on safe handling and traditional archery practices.
McLeans Lake Monitoring Program
Firefighting and Emergency Response
McLeans Lake Monitoring Program
McLeans Lake is a living ecosystem - and MECCS is dedicated to protecting it. Through ongoing monitoring of water quality, shoreline stability, and surrounding vegetation, we collect data that guides restoration work. This project blends Indigenous teachings with western science to ensure the lake remains healthy for generations to come.
Land Cleanup & Stewardship Days
Firefighting and Emergency Response
McLeans Lake Monitoring Program
Our land cleanup initiatives bring together volunteers, youth, and community members to restore natural spaces. From removing waste and invasive materials to rehabilitating disturbed areas, these events foster a shared sense of responsibility and pride. Each cleanup strengthens our relationship with the land and reflects the traditional teaching that caring for the Earth is an act of healing.
Safety & Security at McLeans Lake
Firefighting and Emergency Response
Firefighting and Emergency Response
MECCS actively maintains a presence around McLeans Lake to promote safety, prevent illegal dumping or hunting, and ensure respectful use of the land. Regular patrols, signage, and cooperation with community members help protect the area’s wildlife and cultural sites. This initiative ensures that McLeans Lake remains a safe, thriving environment for all - people, animals, and plants alike.
Firefighting and Emergency Response
Firefighting and Emergency Response
Firefighting and Emergency Response
Our firefighting efforts unite trained crews, community members, and local partners to protect the land from wildfire threats. After four fires around McLeans these past few years, MECCS has focused on readiness, safety, and recovery. From assisting with suppression and communication to supporting post-fire restoration, this work builds resilience and safeguards the land for future generations.
Wildlife Cameras & Data Monitoring
Youth Workshops: Plants & Healthy Living
Youth Workshops: Plants & Healthy Living
MECCS uses trail cameras to monitor animal movement, habitat use, and environmental changes in the region. The data helps guide conservation decisions and track the success of restoration projects. By blending Indigenous knowledge with modern tools, we gain a deeper understanding of how to protect the land and all living beings that depend on it.
Youth Workshops: Plants & Healthy Living
Youth Workshops: Plants & Healthy Living
Youth Workshops: Plants & Healthy Living
Our youth workshops connect younger generations with traditional teachings about plants, medicines, and healthy living. Through guided walks, hands-on harvesting, and preparation sessions, participants learn to identify local species, understand their uses, and practice sustainable gathering. These workshops build confidence, cultural identity, and respect for the land.
Deactivating Harmful Roads
Youth Workshops: Plants & Healthy Living
Deactivating Harmful Roads
Certain backroads in the region have contributed to erosion, water pollution, and habitat fragmentation. MECCS collaborates with partners to identify and deactivate these harmful routes, allowing vegetation to regrow and ecosystems to recover. This important work restores natural water flow and supports long-term land health.