May 2023 | Volume 15 Issue 5 | |
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Is it possible that spring has finally sprung?
This year is PCAP's 25th Anniversary! In 1998, Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan Partnership was established and the 1998-2003 Action Plan launched in June 1998 with 16 partners. Tara Mulhern Davidson wrote a great article about PCAP's 25th anniversary. You can find it here.
Last week, the PCAP Partner representatives got together for our Spring PCAP Meeting. We discussed a new 5-year strategic plan. It was a great facilitated meeting with almost 30 engaged Partner representatives. We'll continue to work on the plan in the Fall!
You can register for the May Native Prairie Speaker Series webinars. The first webinar is tomorrow, May 3rd at noon CST, and will be about Golden Eagles by Dr. Joe Schmutz. Register for free here. The second webinar will be about data collection, sharing and uses, presented by the staff at the SK Conservation Data Centre on May 15th at noon, SK time. You can register for the SK CDC webinar here.
If you miss either of the May webinars, they will be on our YouTube Channel within a few days!
And finally, we would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support: Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association, North American Helium, Nutrien, Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association, SaskEnergy, SaskPower, SaskTel, Wildlife Habitat Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada, as well as the continuous support of all the PCAP Partners.
Carolyn Gaudet, SK PCAP Manager
pcap@sasktel.net
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Employment Opportunities
Meewasin is recruiting a Resource Management Field Coordinator. Deadline is May 12, 2023
SaskOutdoors is looking to fill four part-time contract positions and two summer student positions. You can find the postings here.
Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve is looking to hire a Redberry Lake Biosphere Nursery Manager. Apply by May 8, 2023
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is hiring two Ecologists, one for Greater Sage-Grouse and one for Vancouver Island Marmot
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Native Prairie Appreciation Week is next month!
Native Prairie Appreciation Week 2023 (June 18th - 24th) is coming up fast! We have a one webinar planned. We'll also be doing our Youth Poster Contest and Native Prairie Photo Contest again this year! There is more information on our NPAW webpage.
The webinar will be : Archeology in Saskatchewan by Dr. Karin Steuber, Registered Professional Archaeologist and Public Outreach Coordinator, Saskatchewan Archaeological Society on Monday June 19th, 2023 at 12:00pm. Stay tuned for more details! You can register here!
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EcoStress Regina
EcoStress Regina offers free 8-week groups to discuss distress caused by environmental threats and losses. Groups will meet for 2 hours weekly by Zoom. Group meetings will be facilitated and include conversation and sharing of our experiences, as well as instruction and practice of coping and self-care knowledge and skills. Groups will also discuss moving forward, meaningful ways to take action, and building community. If you are interested in further information and/or to be put on the list for the next group, please contact ecostressregina@gmail.com.
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Partner Spotlight:
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
Submitted by Courtney Devins, SWF
The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is a non-profit, non-government, charitable organization of over 33,000 members in 123 branches across Saskatchewan, representing every walk of life. Established in 1929, the SWF has become an acknowledged leader in conservation, and per capita, is the largest wildlife conservation organization of its kind in the world.
Through the Habitat Trust Program, the SWF has secured over 76,000 acres of habitat lands for wildlife, and helps to manage an additional 225,000 acres through the Fish & Wildlife Development Fund. Each year, the SWF hosts an annual golf tournament, in support of the Habitat Trust Program. The 17th Annual Habitat Trust Golf Tournament is set to take place on June 20, 2023, at the Harbour Golf Club & Resort, in Elbow, SK. To register, contact the SWF Central Office at 306-692-8812.
The SWF provides outdoor education initiatives to over 25,000 youth & adults each year, with programs including the Youth Conservation Camps, Sporting Clay Shoot, Classrooms in the Marsh/Classrooms on Ice, the Fish in Schools Program, National Archery in the Schools Program, Women’s Outdoor Weekend, artwork contests, and so much more. This year, the 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot will take place on May 27, 2023 at the Hanley Sporting Grounds, in Hanley, SK, with all proceeds going towards SWF educational programming. Each of these programs lead individuals toward a greater appreciation for Saskatchewan’s natural landscape and wild inhabitants, under the framework that developing a connection with nature translates into stronger support for conservation practices.
As the Administrators of the Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery, located in Fort Qu’Appelle, and with the support of the Ministry of Environment, the SWF is on the cutting edge of fisheries management and aquatic habitat enhancement in the province. The SWF has over 165 active fisheries enhancement projects around the province, with more being added each year. The SWF also takes an active role in advocating for the aquatic species of our province through advisory committees, species at risk recovery teams, and aquatic invasive species prevention.
The SWF is also leading the way for women working and volunteering in conservation across the country through the national Advancing Women in Conservation (AWIC) Summit, a gathering to discuss women’s issues, and empower female leaders in conservation. The 2nd Annual AWIC Summit is set to take place October 20-22, 2023 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Registration is open, and additional information can be found on the SWF website.
To learn more about SWF programs, or how to become an SWF member, visit swf.sk.ca.
Join the team, and Keep Saskatchewan Wild!
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Stay tuned for news about our upcoming Native Prairie Speaker Series webinars! | |
May 2023 Native Prairie Speaker Series
Are Golden Eagles in Saskatchewan's Mixed-Grass Prairie faring better than ever?
Speaker: Dr. Joe Schmutz
Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 at 12:00pm CST
Register here
More information
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SK Conservation Data Centre (SKCDC) Data Collection, Sharing & Uses
Speakers: Andrea Benville, Beryl Wait and Erin Swerdfeger, with the SK Conservation Data Centre, SK Ministry of Environment
Monday May 15th, 2023 at 12:00pm CST
Register here
More information
Save the Date for the June webinar!
Topic: Archeology in Saskatchewan
Speaker: Dr. Karin Steuber, Saskatchewan Archaeological Society
Monday June 19th, 2023 at 12:00pm
Register here
Please visit our Native Prairie Speaker Series webpage regularly for upcoming topics, dates, and registration details.
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MarshWatch - Wetland Wednesdays
Starts May 10, 2023
Ramped up for Restoration at Meeting Lake
May 13, 2023
Meeting Lake, SK
World Migratory Bird Day
May 13, 2023
Regina, SK
Back to the Field 2023: Tame Pasture and Forest Health Assessments
May 30-31, 2023
Tisdale, SK
Joint Annual Meeting:
Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution AND Canadian Botanical Association
June 11-14, 2023
Winnipeg, MB
Nature Saskatchewan Spring Meet
June 16-18, 2023
Kindersley, SK
Society for Ecological Restoration: RE3 Conference
June 11-15, 2023
Quebec City, QC
Native Prairie Appreciation Week
June 18-24, 2023
America's Grassland Conference
August 8-10, 2023
Cheyenne, WY
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2023/24 Education Programs:
Presenting Sponsors:
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Carolyn Gaudet, Editor, Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan Newsletter | |
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SK PCAP gratefully acknowledges financial support in 2023-2024 from:
Canadian Forage and Grassland Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, North American Helium, Nutrien, Parks Canada - Grasslands National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment - Fish and Wildlife Development Fund, SaskEnergy, SaskPower, SaskTel, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan - College of Agriculture and Bioresources, Water Security Agency and Wildlife Habitat Canada.
SK PCAP gratefully acknowledges in-kind support for 2023-24 from:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Association, Environment Canada - Canadian Wildlife Service, Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Meewasin Valley Authority, Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan, Nature Conservancy Canada, Nature Saskatchewan, Parks Canada - Grasslands National Park, Prairie Wind & Silver Sage, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Inc., Redberry Lake Biosphere Region, Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds, Saskatchewan Bison Association, Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre, Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association, Saskatchewan Environmental Society, Saskatchewan Forage Council, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources, Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation, Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, SaskEnergy, SaskOutdoors, SaskPower, Society for Range Management - Prairie Parkland Chapter, South of the Divide Conservation Action Program Inc., University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan - College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
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