CONSERVATION NEWS
August 10, 2016


Your weekly compilation of Y2Y conservation news stories from national, regional and local newspapers.


 
In This Issue
Top Story
Y2Y In The News
Science News
Also In The News
Employment Opportunities
Events

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Top Story

Mountain biodiversity more vulnerable to climate change
Missoulian  - Two Missoula researchers have punched a slight hole in the prevailing wisdom that wildlife in the world's mountainous regions might more easily overcome climate change than their flatland counterparts.

Y2Y In The News

Y2Y raises concern over development plan near underpass
Global News  - The province of Alberta could soon help decide the future development of an area Y2Y and the town of Canmore say is putting a well-used wildlife underpass under threat.

Science News

The Guardian - Scientists show for the first time that there are 15% more individual plants and animals and 11% more species inside terrestrial conservation zones.

Phys.org - A new study has found that recreational use of private land in the U.S. could have significant benefits for both conservation efforts and economic return, especially when coupled with certain policy mechanisms.
 
Also In The News....

Biologists seeing more grizzly bears north and south of Helena
Helena Independent Record -  State biologists have seen an uptick in grizzly bear activity in recent years east of the Continental Divide with confirmations both north and south of Helena.

Yellowstone makes progress on trout eradication
The Bulletin  - Nearly five years and $10 million into a massive effort to remove millions of invasive lake trout from Yellowstone Lake, the park's signature cutthroats are forging a comeback after literally being munched to the brink of extinction.
 
U.S. Hydropower Vision exposes B.C.'s short-sighted thinking on Site C
DeSmog - Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy, a new report outlines a very different energy path than the "one dam fits all" approach of the B.C. government.

Calgary Herald - The Stoney First Nation held a special ceremony recently to welcome bison back to Banff National Park. The ceremony focused on the spiritual and cultural significance of the bison, traditionally known as buffalo.

Calgary Herald - Research shows the network of remote cameras set up throughout the Rockies is effectively monitoring grizzly bears in the national parks.

CBC - Tracking technology shows migratory birds need broader protection than thought, new report says.

Employment Opportunities

Position - US Executive Director
Organization - Turneffe Atoll Trust
Deadline - August 15, 2016

Position - Climate Adaptation and Resilience Intern
Organization - National Wildlife Federation
Deadline - Until filled

Position  - Communications Manager
Organization -  Idaho Conservation League
Deadline  - August 31, 2016

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