Press Release: January 20, 2017 (Provided by the Bert Riggall Environmental Foundation) The Bert Riggall Environmental Foundation is pleased to announce the support of its Canada 150 project from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwest Alberta Canada 150 Fund Background: The story of conservation in southwest Alberta is of national significance. Many innovative approaches…
On June 1st, 2016 the Alberta Government released a new draft of the Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan (2016-2021). Recovery plans aim to maintain or recover threatened or endangered species. The Alberta Government is conducting a public survey on the draft plan and the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) would like to encourage everyone to comment…
Results of the Southwest Alberta Grizzly Bear Monitoring Project show that since 2007 there has been a 4% per year increase in the grizzly bear population in Bear Management Area 6. June 28, 2016, Twin Butte, Alberta – In 2011, Dr. Andrea Morehouse embarked on the Southwest Alberta Grizzly Bear Monitoring Project (GBMP), a collaborative…
Grizzly Bear Monitoring Project Final results of the 2011-2014 Grizzly Bear Monitoring Project in Bear Management Area 6 to be released as a part of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association’s Annual General Meeting on June 28th, 2016. Over the years there have been many different opinions on the grizzly bear population in southwestern Alberta. While…
The Kainai Ecosystem Protection Agency will be hosting their annual KEPA Summit on June 1st to 3rd, 2016. This event is based out of Standoff, Alberta and hosts a variety of speakers, exhibits and field tours. The theme for the 2016 Summit is “Climate Change Resilience & Adaption”. The goal of the KEPA Summit is to initiate…
The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association would like to invite you to attend an upcoming Carnivores and Communities meeting regarding bear and wolf activity in southwestern Alberta, which will include updates on support available to help landowners reduce the risk of conflict with carnivores on their land. The Carnivores and Communities program was developed in 2009, building…
Waterton Biosphere Reserve recognized for their efforts in southwestern Alberta. On October 2nd, 2015 the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association proudly accepted the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) Ted Smith Award on behalf of the people of the Waterton Biosphere Reserve. The annual award is granted to an individual or group that collaboratively and effectively…
On June 24th, 2015 the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association invites you to join us as we celebrate life in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve and hold our Annual General Meeting. The AGM will be held at 7pm in the Waterton Community Centre, Waterton Lakes Park, AB. Plan to come early as prior to the meeting there…
Sharing the Range: A film about ranch families living with grizzly bears in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve to be released May 8th, 2015. Pincher Creek, AB – April 29, 2015 – The Waterton Biosphere Reserve is proud to announce the upcoming release of a short film, Sharing the Range, on May 8, 2015. The film…
Experience the wonders of winter in Waterton Lakes National Park ! Participate in interpretive snowshoe hikes to Crandell lake, horse drawn carriage rides, documentary viewings, avalanche awareness, and more indoor and outdoor fun for your entire family ! For more information or to view a complete schedule of events please visit http://www.watertonfestivals.org/ The Waterton Biosphere Reserve…