What’s New with the WBRA Photo by Jeff Bectell Unique yet Connected WBRA Conservation Biologist Elizabeth Anderson atCanadian Biosphere Reserves Association (CBRA) national gathering in Ottawa, Ontario Our recent participation in the Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association (CBRA) National Gathering in Ottawa and the Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference in Calgary (hosted by the…
A most Happy New Year from the WBRA As the new year emerges, we would like to wish you all joy, health, growth, and fun. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and forming new connections in 2023! What’s new with WBRA Carnivores and Communities Community meetings Join us this week as we explore and…
WBRA IS HIRING FOR TWO POSITIONS The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) is looking to hire for two unique positions to support our work on the landscape. Apply by January 9, 2023! ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The WBRA is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Administrative Assistant to join our team. The Administrative Assistant will provide support…
A Holiday Message What’s new with WBRA South West Invasive Managers A new page has sprouted on the WBR website The South West Invasive Managers (SWIM) represent a diverse group of agencies and organizations committed to the sharing of resources and promotion of best practices toward managing invasive plant species within these cherished southwestern Alberta…
Adopt-A-Highway – Annual Fall Cleanup Since 2013 the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) has participated in the “Caring for Alberta’s Highways” program. Each fall WBRA volunteers join with others from the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Wieners of Waterton to pick litter along the highways leading into Waterton Lakes National Park. After cleaning the ditches, we…
About the South West Invasive Managers The South West Invasive Managers (SWIM) represent a diverse group of agencies and organizations committed to the sharing of resources and promotion of best practices toward managing invasive plant species within our cherished southwestern Alberta landscapes. Background The intention of SWIM is to promote a collaborative, harmonized, and consistent…
SPECIAL BULLETIN: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT BY GOA July 16, 2024 The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association, in response to announcements made by the Government of Alberta on July 9th, 2024; and in the Alberta Gazette on Jun 29, 2004, regarding management of wildlife, has released the following statement: “The Waterton Biosphere Region’s Carnivores and Communities Program…
Waterton Biosphere Reserve Assoc. Past Projects Waterton Biosphere Reserve Coordination Project (2008-2012) In 2008, Environment and Climate Change Canada provided four years of core funding to help support biosphere reserves across Canada. The Waterton Biosphere Region (WBR) received a portion of this funding through June 2012 to manage the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Coordination Project. This…
Day On The Creek has been shortlisted for a prestigious Emerald Award This award is presented by the Alberta Emerald Foundation, and acknowledges those that have raised the bar by showing leadership and creativity in educating students of all ages about environmental matters. Thank you to everyone involved for your unwavering support. About Day on…
Wetland Education Field Day Grade 5 students heading off for a Wetland Field Day project. Each September since 2012, the Waterton Biosphere Region has hosted a Wetland Field Day for students from Cardston Elementary School. The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) formed a unique partnership with the school, local landowners, and Alberta Environment and Parks…
