The Alberta Society of Professional Biologists and its members respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada. We also acknowledge that our business office is located on the traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region.
WHAT'S NEW AT THE ASPB
The ASBP Conference is back in person this year at Lake Louise. Watch the news and the Conference page for more information! Conference questions? Contact the conference manager at regulatory@aspb.ab.ca.
ASPB fee adjustments for 2023:
The Board of Directors and the ED have completed a review in response to increased demands on the society in areas of registration and applications, government reporting (Ministry of Labour) and competency requirements. The Board has determined there will need to be some fee adjustments going forward: renewals will open Dec 1, and new rates will be in effect Jan 1, 2023. For more information please read the text of the executive review HERE.
Potential and current applicants, please review the FAQ for Applicants page. Most of your questions can be answered here .
Beki Snyder, Manager of Operations
Technical & Regulatory Updates
November 18, 2022
On November 5, 2022, ECCC posted intent to consult on Monarch and Western Bumble Bee
November 18, 2022
ECCC posts recovery strategy for the Gibson’s Big Sand Tiger Beetle
November 16, 2022
ECCC has posted the Management Plan for the Western Grebe on the SARA Registry
October 28, 2022
ECCC SARA postings: Horned Grebe, Blue Felt Lichen, Barn Owl
October 26, 2022
New recovery plans: Alberta Whitebark Pine and Limber Pine, and Alberta Porsild’s Bryum
September 26, 2022
SARA documents for Olive Clubtail, Okanagan Efferia, Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee, Vivid Dancer
August 15, 2022
Recovery Strategy for the Bobolink in Canada