November 2025 | Volume 17 Issue 11

Happy Fall, Prairie Friends!


The October Native Prairie Speaker Series webinar was about Ducks Unlimited Canada's Biodiversity Mapping and Assessment Tool. The recording is available on our YouTube Channel.


There are 3 exciting in-person presentations in Eastend, Val Marie and Mankota in the next few weeks. Check them out if you are in the area.


The November Native Prairie Speaker Series will be in December so there will be two amazing presentations next month. You can find more information here.


Registration is open for the 2026 Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference, which is occurring May 5 - 7, 2026 in Saskatoon, SK. You can submit abstracts for presentations and posters (deadline is December 10th), as well as check out the tours and workshops that are also available. Spots are limited so register early! You can find more information here: prairiecesc.ca.


Join us for Agribition! We're looking for volunteers to help with our Family Ag Pavilion booth from November 24-28. Many conversations are around how ranching overlaps well with grassland conservation, species at risk, why grasslands are important, etc. Reach out to pcap@sasktel.net if you'd like to do a 4hr shift, talking to kids about species at risk and ranching! You would get free admission to Agribition!


And finally, we would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support: Innovation Credit Union, K+S Youth+Us, North American Helium, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Inc., TC Energy, Wildlife Habitat Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada, as well as the continuous support of all the PCAP Partners!


Have a great long weekend!


Carolyn Gaudet, SK PCAP Manager 

pcap@sasktel.net

Registration is Open for the 14th Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference.


This dynamic gathering brings together researchers, government and NGO staff, Indigenous and ranching communities, and conservation practitioners from across the prairies. Whether you’re working in the field, managing policy, or leading grassroots initiatives — PCESC is your place to connect, learn, and share.



🌟 Register now and save !


Your conference registration includes:

✅ Evening Reception to kick-off the event

✅ Inspiring Keynotes & Breakout Sessions

✅ Poster Session & Tradeshow

✅ Banquet & Awards Night


🎤 Want to present your work? There is a Call for Abstract open now! Deadline is December 10th!


In addition to the regular PCESC events, there are also Tours and Workshops available to get participants out on the landscape and experience native prairie or prairie species.


📍 Learn more: www.prairiecesc.ca


Prairies in the News


Southern Alberta property featuring Prairie grasslands donated to Nature Conservancy of Canada


New conservation project protects key native grasslands in southwest Saskatchewan


Crown Land Auction Paused, then Halted


Alberta irrigation project on grasslands approved


Largest Working Ranch Donation in Montana History

Employment Opportunities


Birds Canada is hiring a Grasslands Program Biologist. Application deadline is November 7th.


Meewasin Valley Authority is looking for Executive Assistant. Application deadline is November 12th.


Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation is hiring a Habitat Management Assistant for the 2026 field season. Application deadline is December 31st.


Milk River Watershed Council Canada is looking for an Office Administrator and Bookkeeper. Application deadline is November 19th.

Check out the SK Working Group's Trello board for upcoming International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists events and range-related content. You can find the Trello board for Canadian Resources here.

Stay tuned for news about our upcoming Native Prairie Speaker Series webinars!

SAVE THE DATE!

December Native Prairie Speaker Series Webinars


Review of Conservation Challenges and Possible Solutions for Grassland Birds of the North American Great Plains


Speaker: Jacy S. Bernath-Plaisted  University of Wisconsin-Madison

Thursday December 4th, 2025 at 12:00pm CT

Register Free




Little Brown Myotis in Cypress Hills


Speaker: Emma Blanken, University of Regina

Wednesday December 17th, 2025 at 12:00pm 

Register Free



Upcoming Events

Transboundary Grassland Partnership Workshop

November 5-6, 2025

Milk River, AB


Indigenous Kinship Circle Webinar

November 12, 2025


Sask Association of Watersheds have a number of events coming up

November 12-20, 2025

Various locations


Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association's Annual Conference

November 12-13, 2025

Brandon, MB


Canadian Forage and Grassland Association's Annual Conference

November 18-21, 2025

Fredericton, NB



Grassland Restoration Forum's Fall Information Session

November 20, 2025

Claresholm, AB


Canadian Western Agribition

November 24-29, 2025

Regina, SK

Supporting Sponsors

2025/26 Education Programs:

Presenting Sponsors:

 
Carolyn Gaudet, Editor, Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan Newsletter
 

SK PCAP gratefully acknowledges financial support in 2025-2026 from:

Ducks Unlimited Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Innovation Federal Credit Union, Nature Saskatchewan, North American Helium, Parks Canada - Grasslands National Park of Canada, K+S youth+us, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Inc, Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds, Saskatchewan Cattle Association, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment - Fish and Wildlife Development Fund, TC Energy, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan - College of Agriculture and Bioresources, the Department of Plant Sciences, and the College of Arts & Science, Water Security Agency and Wildlife Habitat Canada.


SK PCAP gratefully acknowledges in-kind support for 2025-2026 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, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Inc., Redberry Lake Biosphere Region, Salthaven West. Saskatchewan Aboriginal Land Technicians, 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, the Department of Plant Sciences, and the College of Arts & Science and Water Security Agency.