Folk Alliance International has announced that the Edmonton Folk Music Festival will be next year’s recipient of its Clearwater Award.
The Clearwater Award is presented to a festival that prioritizes environmental stewardship and demonstrates public leadership in sustainable event production.
Since the early 1990s, the EFMF has worked in close partnership with the City of Edmonton and the Cloverdale community to protect Gallagher Park, adopting innovative green practices like its reusable plate program — diverting more than two million single-use items from landfills — and implementing composting, recycling and bike lock-up initiatives.
Supported by a dedicated Green Team of volunteers, the festival continues to educate audiences and reduce its footprint through initiatives like compostable wares, PLA beer cups, and participation in Edmonton’s Corporate Climate Leadership Program.
