Bordering Tsuu T’ina Nation lands on the west side, and continuing its journey through several areas of significance for the Blackfoot and other First Nation communities, the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway travels through over 55 Calgary neighborhoods, and reflects the diversity of the city’s population.

Wetland losses significantly impact biodiversity and ecosystem services important to human well-being, notes the Miistakis Institute.

There are more than 4,000 wetlands within the Calgary city limits, and Call of the Wetland has identified 60 of those wetlands for regular amphibian surveying from volunteers.

“It’s a bit early to tell, but we see momentum already building toward a community that we expect will champion wetland protection and restoration,” says Tracy Lee, project coordinator for Call of the Wetland.

The Rotary/Mattamy Greenway, whose construction began in 2010, links parks, natural areas, greenspaces, river valleys and people. The Rotary/Mattamy Greenway connects to Calgary’s already extensive pathway system, forming the largest pathway network in the world with more than 1,000 kilometres of trails.

Call of the Wetland aims to engage Calgarians in understanding the health of wetlands through monitoring of amphibians and enabling a connection to nature in the city.