The second Day on the Creek was held in Pincher Creek on May 30, 2018. Many thanks to the teachers, staff members, students, individuals and organizations who made this day possible! More than 850 students, teachers, and community members came out to enjoy the day, experiencing and learning about the environment and human history along…
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On June 5th, 2018 the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Carnivores and Communities Program (CACP) was recognized with a 2018 Emerald Award for outstanding achievement in the community or non-profit sector (grassroots). The Emerald Awards recognize and celebrate environmental excellence achieved by individuals, not-for-profit associations, large and small corporations, community groups and governments from across Alberta. Since…
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The Waterton Biosphere Reserve is excited to announce that the Carnivores and Communities Program (CACP) has been nominated for the 2018 Emerald Awards. For the past 27 years, the Emerald Awards have recognized and celebrated the outstanding environmental achievements of large and small businesses, individuals, not-for-profit associations, community groups, youth, and governments. In 2009, the…
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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 24TH We want to hear from YOU! The Waterton Biosphere Reserve is administering a social survey to better understand landowner perceptions of program effectiveness and participation in our Carnivores and Communities Program. Your response will help make an important contribution to understanding which issues with carnivores are most pressing, how we…
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Attend one of three Carnivores and Communities Program meetings to hear updates about bear and wolf activity in southwestern Alberta. Learn about recent projects completed and support available to help landowners reduce the risk of conflict with carnivores on their land including deadstock removal, bear proofing grain bins, electric fencing, and bear proof garbage bins. Featured…
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Join us on September 26, 2017 for an afternoon workshop to learn more about the northern leopard frog, local recovery efforts for this species at risk, and what you can do to support the northern leopard frog and other amphibians. Directions: Coalfield School is located on the south side of Hwy 507, just east…
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Please consider this a call for nominations to the WBRA Board of Directors. As per our bylaws, the Chair and two Director positions will be open for nomination. Contact Nora Manners at (403) 627-1473 or nmanners(at)watertonbisophere.com if you are interested in serving as a member of the Board. You may also be…
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Join us for an afternoon to learn about bear safety. This workshop is targeted specifically at safety concerns for southwestern Alberta farm and ranch owners, workers, and family members (all ages welcome) as they go about their daily routines, living and working in close proximity with grizzly and black bears. Learn: how to minimize attractants…
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Join us for a “Day on the Creek” A unique outdoor learning experience for students, parents, teachers and the general public to learn more about the environment and human history along Pincher Creek and the importance of watershed stewardship. Everyone is welcome to attend for all or part of the day ! DATE: Wednesday May…
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In September 2015 the Alberta Government announced plans to establish a new provincial park called Castle Provincial Park and an expansion of the Castle Wildland Provincial Park. In January 2017 following a public consultation period the Alberta Government officially announced the designation of these parks and released a draft management plan for them. “The Castle…
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