Conservation Blog

Grizzlies in the Crosshairs: Unpacking the Decision to Reinstate the Grizzly Hunt

18 October 2024

BY RICHARD SCHNEIDER

The decision to reinstate a grizzly bear hunt is deeply concerning from a conservation
perspective. We look at the history of grizzly declines and recovery planning in Alberta
and examine the confounding reasons behind this questionable policy change.

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Death by a Thousand Invasive Cuts: Slowing the Spread of Plant Invasions in Alberta

18 October 2024

BY MEGAN EVANS

Attack of the Zombie Weed! This is no Hollywood horror—it’s the onslaught of invasive plants facing the province right now. Find out what you can do to slow the spread… while you still can!

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Alberta’s Fish and Wildlife Management: Headed Backwards to Dark Times?

18 October 2024

BY LORNE FITCH

Science-based stewardship of fish and wildlife is being systematically undermined by political interests, and Lorne Fitch isn’t going to be quiet about it.

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Alberta’s Grizzlies Aren’t Out of the Woods

24 July 2024

Delve into the decline and conservation of grizzly bears in Alberta, as well as the province’s recent controversial decision to hunting this Threatened species.

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Kananaskis. BARRY PHIPPS

Conserving Kananaskis

6 July 2024

BY RICHARD SCHNEIDER

A look at conservation issues in Kananaskis Country.

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Battling Lethal Bacteria in Wild Bighorn Sheep

5 July 2024

BY MARK BOYCE

Bighorn sheep face conservation challenges when it comes to the spread of disease.

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Defending the Dark Sky

5 July 2024

BY GLEN HVENEGAARD

Dark skies are under threat by light pollution, but public interest may be the thing that flips the switch.

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Lake Sturgeon – From the Depths of Time

5 July 2024

BY LORNE FITCH

Learn about the fascinating history of lake sturgeon and the conservation efforts to protect them.

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Caribou Update: Rhetoric Meets Reality

22 April 2024

In the Spring issue of Nature Alberta Magazine: An honest appraisal of the gap between rhetoric and reality in caribou conservation.

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The Kleskun Hills, rising up over the surrounding plains, are the largest remaining tract of upland Peace River Parkland. REG ARBUCKLE

The Kleskun Hills: Alberta’s Newest Provincial Park

22 April 2024

Explore Alberta’s newest Provincial Park, Kleskun Hills, in the Spring issue of Nature Alberta Magazine!

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