NORTHERN LEOPARD FROG

Our Work Through our Northern Leopard Frog Project, Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) aims to raise public awareness about the importance of northern leopard frogs and other amphibians in ecosystems where they function to control insect pests, limit algae growth that contributes to oxygen depletion in wetlands, and help cycle energy and nutrients by providing…

STEWARDSHIP OF SPECIES AT RISK

Assessing Species at Risk in the Waterton Biosphere Region White Bark Pine In 2014/15 the Waterton Biosphere Region (WBR) completed a review of species at risk (SAR): including westslope cutthroat trout, bull trout, Rocky Mountain sculpin, northern leopard frog, western toad, grizzly bear, little brown myotis (bat), whitebark pine, limber pine, and other species. Status…

WBRA October 2022 Update

What’s new with WBRA Exploring Wetlands Near You Wetland Field Day Police Outpost Provincial Park provided a beautiful backdrop for a fun-filled day of outdoor learning during our recent Wetland Field Day! In this curriculum linked field trip, grade 5 students from Cardston Elementary School explored the great outdoors where they learned various aspects of…

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WBRA Sept 2022 Update

What’s New with WBRA Stewarding Trumpeter Swans Through the Seasons Our summer Species-at-Risk Workshop Series concluded with our swan workshop on August 17 and featured a presentation from guest speaker Dale Becker, a retired biologist who worked extensively on trumpeter swan reintroductions with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Dale shared his experiences and wonderful…

WBRA 2022 SAR Workshop Poster

WBRA AGM and SAR Workshops

What’s New with WBRA Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association 2022 Annual General Meeting Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association would like to invite you to join us for our upcoming Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 7:00 PM This year’s AGM will be held via Zoom and the link to join can be found below: Zoom Meeting…

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WBRA April 2022 Update

What’s New with WBRA Carnivores and Communities Program CACP Podcast Interview Coffee Cows & Crops Podcast host, Johanna Murray, interviewed Jeff Bectell, WBRA’s Carnivores and Communities Program Coordinator for a feature episode that aired in March. In this episode, Jeff and Johanna discuss the challenges that come with large carnivores on agricultural operations and the…

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Day on the Creek 2022 Volunteer Call

Day on the Creek Volunteer Call   Can you join our team on May 25, 2022? Day on the Creek is returning to Pincher Creek, AB Day on the Creek is a unique outdoor learning experience where students, parents, teachers and the general public can learn about the environment and human history along Pincher Creek…