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ALBERTA BIOLOGISTS' BIWEEKLY
JANUARY 31, 2024
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ASPB Fee Renewal:
Today is the last day before
late fees will be applied to your renewal,
beginning tomorrow
Feb. 1, 2024.
Full information about the 2024 membership fee schedule is available HERE... The Board-approved fee increase for 2024 has applied to all renewals beginning January 01, 2024, and late renewal fees apply beginning February 01, 2024.
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AER publishes first annual
Liability Performance Report
On January 17, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) published the 2022 Liability Management Performance Report. The report is the first of what will be an annual publication on how the conventional oil and gas sector is managing the closure and cleanup of oil and gas wells, pipelines, and other facilities across the province. The report aims at improving transparency of industry’s management of conventional oil and gas liabilities as well as to develop performance measure baselines and ongoing assessments of the industry as a whole and licensees specifically.
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The ASPB is Seeking an
Interim Board Director
The ASPB Board of Directors has announced a
vacancy on the Board for the current term. In concordance with Section 4.05 of the ASPB ByLaws, the Board intends to recruit a candidate from the general membership to fill the vacancy until said vacancy is filled at the next Annual General Meeting. ASPB Members in good standing who are interested in taking a role in the governance of their professional society are invited to contact the Executive Director.
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BUILDING YOUR
CAREER?
See what's new on the
BIOLOGISTS'
JOB BOARD
Intermediate Wildlife Biologist
Electrofishing Instructor
Wetland Ecologist (Authenticating Professional)
LakeWatch Technician (Seasonal)
Vegetation Lead Biologist
Environmental Planner
Intermediate Botanist
Rare Plant Lead
Intermediate Soils Scientist
Vegetation Ecologist
Hydrogeologist
Avian Response Biologist
Aquatic Biologist
FIND INFORMATION
ON THESE AND
MANY OTHER POSITIONS
HERE
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SEMINARS, WEBINARS & CONFERENCES
FEBRUARY
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Event Notice and Call for Abstracts:
Perspectives on measuring
and monitoring biological effects
in impact assessment
A symposium co-sponsored by The International Association for Impact Assessment – Western and Northern Canada (IAIA-WNC) and the British Columbia Association of Professional Biology (APB) will be held February 6, 2024 at the Simon Fraser University Wosk Conference Centre in downtown Vancouver. Remote participation will be available. For more detailed comments about the symposium theme, please read HERE.
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10th Annual Native Prairie
Restoration/Reclamation Workshop
Registration is now open for the 10th Native Prairie Restoration/Reclamation Workshop on February 7 and 8, 2024, at Saskatoon. The schedule is online and you can register HERE.
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ANPC Under Pressure webinar:
Threats to Alberta’s Native Plant Communities
The ANPC webinar mini-series Under Pressure: Threats to Alberta’s Native Plant Communities continues as Dr. Richard Schneider takes us on a journey through time, beginning 6,000 years ago, when Alberta's climate was roughly 2 °C warmer than today. See how the native plants in our grasslands and boreal forest communities were distributed under moderately warmer conditions. The presentation then jumps forward to 2123 to explore how Alberta's ecosystems are likely to shift in the future under best-case and worst-case warming scenarios, and Dr. Schneider will discuss implications of ecosystem changes for biodiversity conservation efforts. This webinar is on Zoom on February 13, 2024 at 12 PM MST. Register HERE or on the ANPC website.
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Paragon Soil Science Courses:
Geology (IESR120 Wi24)
February 12 to 19, 2024 (online, 3-credit course). Instructor: Konstantin Dlusskiy, PhD, PAg, Senior Soil Scientist
Registration: https://ytced.ab.ca/admissions/how-apply/
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Standard Track & Sign Evaluation
With David Moskowitz, on February 24 & 25, 2024 in the Edmonton Area (details disclosed at a later date). This 2-day field-based workshop is an unparalleled opportunity to learn from one of North America’s top wildlife trackers. It offers an opportunity for naturalists, field biologists, and outdoor enthusiasts of any skill-level to advance their abilities in wildlife track and sign identification and interpretation, and potentially earn an internationally recognised Track and Sign Certification from Tracker Certification North America. Find more information and register HERE.
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Standard Track & Sign Evaluation, ADDITIONAL DATES
with David Moskowitz, on February 26 & 27, 2024, Edmonton Area (details disclosed at a later date). This 2-day field-based workshop / skills Evaluation is an unparalleled opportunity to learn from one of North America’s top wildlife trackers. It offers an opportunity for naturalists, field biologists, and outdoor enthusiasts of any skill-level to advance their abilities in wildlife track and sign identification and interpretation, and potentially earn an internationally recognised Track and Sign Certification from Tracker Certification North America. Find more information and register HERE
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SEMINARS, WEBINARS & CONFERENCES
MARCH
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Cochrane Ecological Institute Symposium:
Wilderness, Wildlife and Human Interaction
The Cochrane Ecological Institute is hosting its Annual Symposium on March 2, 2024. This year's focus is on Wilderness, Wildlife and Human Interaction and features a lineup of speakers including author and bison expert Wes Olson, founder of the Foothills Bison Restoration Society Mike Judd, and Joe Duff from the WildLife Canada Society. The event will be held at the Bragg Creek Community Centre, opens at 9:30 am and runs until 5:00 pm. It features information booths, concessions, an art exhibit and a silent auction. Tickets are $30.00 per person and all proceeds support the Cochrane Ecological Institute. You can register HERE.
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Alberta Chapter of the CLRA
2024 Annual Conference
The Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA) will host its annual conference at the Edmonton Convention Centre on March 6-8, 2024. There will be over 45 presentations and workshops, networking opportunities and a banquet and awards presentation. Organizers expect to welcome more than 600 delegates across different industry sectors including oil & gas, forestry, mining, municipalities, renewable resources, consulting companies, industry service providers, government and regulatory bodies, research institutes, academics, and post-secondary students. You can register HERE
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Paragon Soil Science Courses:
Soil Classification (SOIL410 Wi24)
March 27 and 28, 2024 (online)
Instructor: Konstantin Dlusskiy, PhD, PAg, Senior Soil Scientist
Registration: https://SOIL410-Wi24.eventbrite.ca
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Alberta Wetlands:
From Classification to Policy
AQUALITY has announced the dates and registration for the following wetlands course, as follows:
March 27-28, 2024
This 2-day course will be taking place both in person (Edmonton) and online via Zoom on March 27-28, 2024, from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm each day.
This comprehensive course is designed to help consultants, industry professionals, resource managers, not-for-profit organizations, and government regulators understand the theoretical component used in wetland assessments. If you or any of your colleagues are interested in registering, you can visit our website at http://www.wetlandpolicy.ca/alberta-wetlands-from-classification-to-policy to register and obtain further information.
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SEMINARS, WEBINARS & CONFERENCES
APRIL
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Paragon Soil Science Courses:
Soil Mapping (SOIL420 Wi24)
April 3 and 4, 2024 (online). Instructor: Konstantin Dlusskiy, PhD, PAg
Registration: https://SOIL420-Wi24.eventbrite.ca
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SEMINARS, WEBINARS & CONFERENCES
MAY
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School of Fish Workshop:
Fishes of Alberta - Field Identification
This fish ID course will be instructed by Shona Derlukewich, B.Sc., P. Biol., at Mount Royal University in Calgary May 5, 2024 (Sunday), from 1300h to 1630h (please arrive a few minutes early to start on time). The workshop will focus on majority of Fishes of Alberta with emphasis on small body fishes. The cost per student is $150; pre-payment by etransfer/credit card to hold seat. Field guides are included in the workshop cost and will be provided to participants upon arrival. Additional details (map for parking and room number) will be supplied to registered participants. To register, email Shona Derlukewich and for more fishy details check out the WEBSITE.
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Paragon Soil Science Courses:
Soil Classification and Mapping (EXCPE 4297)
May 7 to 13, 2024 (online with in-person field trip, 3-credit course)
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School of Fish Workshop:
Fishes of Alberta - Field Identification
This fish ID course will be instructed by Shona Derlukewich, B.Sc., P. Biol., at MacEwan University in Edmonton May 26, 2024 (Sunday), from 1300h to 1630h (please arrive a few minutes early to start on time). The workshop will focus on majority of Fishes of Alberta with emphasis on small body fishes. The cost per student is $150; pre-payment by etransfer/credit card to hold seat. Field guides are included in the workshop cost and will be provided to participants upon arrival. Additional details (map for parking and room number) will be supplied to registered participants. To register, email Shona Derlukewich and for more fishy details check out the WEBSITE.
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Paragon Soil Science Courses:
Pedology Field School (SOIL230 Sp23)
May 29 to 31, 2023 (in-person in the Edmonton area).
Instructor: Konstantin Dlusskiy, PhD, PAg
Registration: https://SOIL230-Sp23.eventbrite.ca
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NATURAL RESOURCES
TRAINING GROUP
Technical Writing for Professionals – Online, February 5-6, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/technical-writing-for-professionals-online-february-5-6-2024/
Lake Management Techniques – Online, February 6-7, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/lake-management-techniques-online-february-6-7-2024/
Avian Nest Sweeps and Monitoring Methods – Online – February 13-14, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/avian-nest-sweeps-and-monitoring-methods-online-february-13-14-2024/
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Courtenay, 13th February, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/electrofishing-certification-online-self-paced-courtenay-13th-february-2024/
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & North Vancouver, February 13th, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/electrofishing-certification-online-self-paced-north-vancouver-february-13th-2024/
Experimental Design in Ecology – Online, February 13-14, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/experimental-design-in-ecology-online-february-13-14-2024/
Species at Risk – Online, February 20-21, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/species-at-risk-online-february-20-21-2024/
Wetland Restoration Techniques – Online, February 20-22, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/wetland-restoration-techniques-online-feb-20-22-2023/
For course details and the full calendar of upcoming courses the link is here:
https://nrtraininggroup.com/schedule/
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World Wetlands Day is February 2, 2024
Alberta's wetlands continue to play a vital role in landscape health and in helping to address the impacts of climate change. But they continue to be lost. The time to act is now. The Alberta North American Waterfowl Management Plan has a team of experts ready to tackle the challenge of preserving these critical ecosystems, and – in the spirit of World Wetlands Day they invite you to join them as they take action for wetlands in 2024.
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We regularly receive notifications from Google Scholar Alerts and other sources which we select and share below in the BIWEEKLY. Here is the latest batch (the links are HOT):
Operational+Beneficial+Management+Practices+to.+Support+Urban+Wetland+Biodiversity+in+the+City+of+Calgary.
Coyote (Canis latrans) Family Activity in a Landscape of Fear
To kill or not to kill: Human emotions and coexistence with coyotes
Resource use of mountain caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou), white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), and other sympatric ungulates, in west-central Alberta …
A Prioritization Framework for Conservation of Wetlands and Corridors for The City of Calgary
" Rare Vascular Plants of Alberta. " edited by Gina Fryer, Jane Lancaster, Kimberly Ottenbreit, Christina Metke, Donna Cherniawsky, Amy Griffiths, Kristen Foreman …
Books-Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) in Mount Revelstoke, Banff, Waterton Lakes and Jasper National Parks (1993-2006)
Ramblin'Round Alberta Cactus Country
Banding history and biographies
Carbon stocks and fluxes from a boreal conifer swamp: filling a knowledge gap for modelling the boreal C cycle
CRISPR crops break new ground in Africa
Delayed response of bryophytes to wind disturbance and salvage logging in hemiboreal mixed forests
Seasonal and breeding phenologies of 38 grassland bird species in the midcontinent of North America
Evaluating density-weighted connectivity of black bears (Ursus americanus) in Glacier National Park with spatial capture–recapture models
Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in a captive wood bison herd: diagnostics and disease dynamics overtime
Mechanisms of deer (Cervidae) impacts on birds: A comprehensive review
Biology, Ecology, and Management of Flea Beetles in Brassica Crops
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Banner Image:
This grizzly cub was captured on film by Sandra Scott, P. Biol. and
submitted to the ASPB photo contest in 2023. The photo (cropped to fit here)
was taken in the Arctic... this little critter apparently considered a truck mirror a
wonderful place to play!
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