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…

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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…

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What’s New with WBRA March 2022

Carnivores and Communities Program Video on use of electric fences in conflict mitigation with large carnivores Electric fences continue to be an effective tool for decreasing conflict with large carnivores like bears, wolves, and cougars. The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (has joined with Jay Honeyman of Alberta Environment and Parks (also a member of WBRA’s…

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WBR Cooperation Plan Forums Registration Now Open

WBR Cooperation Plan Forums Registration Now Open Tuesday, February 15, 2022 1:00pm – 3:00pm OR Thursday, February 17, 2022 7:00pm – 9:00pm Do you live, work, or have traditional territory in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve? If you live, work, or have traditional territory in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve (i.e. Cardston County, M.D. of Pincher Creek,…

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WBRA Conservation Technician Job Post

Now Hiring Conservation Technician – Apply by 5pm on November 12

WBRA is hiring a Conservation Technician   The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) is looking for a part-time contractor to support our Cooperation Plan implementation, conservation programs, and operation and administration functions. The ideal candidate will be a generalist with a background in conservation and agriculture, having strong research, organizational and communication skills and experience…

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