August 2009 Bulletin
August 4, 2009 ASPB Presents a Brown Bag Lunch – Calgary, AB
Movement ecology and road mortality risk of Prairie Rattlesnake and Bullsnake in Alberta
The presentation will include an overview of the biology of prairie rattlesnakes and bullsnakes and how this research can be used by various management and planning organizations to mitigate the negative effects of roads on wildlife.
Location: Husky Building – Conference Room A – 2nd Floor 707 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Presenter: Adam Martinson, BSc (Hons), President and Senior Biologist AJM Environmental, & Masters student in the Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Calgary
Door Prizes – Calgary ZOO Passes!
Everyone is welcome to attend and be sure to bring your lunch!
If you have any questions, please contact Carol Engstrom, 403-298-7044, Carol.Engstrom@huskyenergy.com or Ken Chatel, 403-699-2497, chatelk@shaw.ca
Participation Events
August 6, 2009 Waterton-Glacier Science & History Day – Lake McDonald (Glacier National Park)
What are we learning from science and history research in the Peace Park? Find out at the Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day, an annual event where researchers share their current work with staff, local community and visitors to the Peace Park.
For more details click this link
August 8,2009 10:00 AM – Weed Pull Event in Blairmore Residents’ Backyards – Lyon’s Creek
All Crowsnest Pass residents and visitors are welcome to participate! For more information visit www.town.crowsnestpass.ab.ca and under the Weed Pull Event notice on the bottom right of the page click on “Weed Pull Information” or call Kim Lutz, Weed Control Officer at 403-563-0236.
August 13, 2009 Lyndon Creek Watershed Tour
Call Jeff Porter 403-601-6711 for more information.
June – September – Volunteer for Waterton’s Loon Survey!
Loons are back in Waterton! Waterton Lakes National Park is working once again with Glacier National Park (Montana) on this citizen science project. Help us observe loons in Waterton at various waterbodies this summer (minimum 3 observation dates per waterbody). To sign up or for more info, contact Anna Lee-Carswell at 403-859-5114 or anna.lee-carswell@pc.gc.ca
Weekly Botany Outings – Calgary with Gus Yaki to get to know and/or photograph the wildflowers of Calgary. Contact Gus, 403-243-2248 or gyaki@calcna.ab.ca if you are interested in participating.
Tuesday Tours (7 pm – 9 pm) in Fish Creek Provincial Park
This summer take time to discover the fascinating history and natural wonders of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Join a guided walk offered in a different area of the park each week. Bring your family and friends and explore this beautiful valley. Come prepared for the weather and walking (easy trails). Bring sunscreen, water, a hat, bug spray, binoculars, and a camera. Registration and Information Contact: Roland Kirzinger, Teacher in Residence and Outreach Specialist, Tel: (403) 297-7927 Visit www.fish-creek.org
Upcoming Conferences
September 10 – 13, 2009 WaterEDWest Conference 2009 – Banff, AB
For more information contact Jason Toner at 1.888.421.1497 or visit www.wateredwest.ca
November 3-5, 2009 Sustainable Water & Sustainable Energy – Saskatoon, SK
For more information click here
Releases and Reports
Alberta Government Releases report on high-speed rail
For more information click this link
h3. AWC Reports
The Alberta Water Council’s Healthy Aquatic Ecosystems Project Team produced two short reports: Healthy Aquatic Ecosystems – a Working Definition, and Recommended Projects to Advance the Goal of Healthy Aquatic Ecosystems. These reports are available on the Council’s website at www.awchome.ca