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ALBERTA BIOLOGISTS' BIWEEKLY
JANUARY 15, 2024
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ASPB Fee Renewal Schedule
Is Now Posted Online
Full information about the 2024 membership fee schedule is available on-line. The Board-approved fee increase for 2024 will apply to all renewals beginning January 01, 2024.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Late renewal fees will apply on
February 01, 2024
More detailed information is available HERE.
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Webinar:
Multi-agency collaboration
on burrowing owl
monitoring and recovery
Speakers at the upcoming edition of the Native Prairie Speaker Series webinar (noon on January 25) will discuss feature multi-agency collaboration on burrowing owl monitoring and recovery. The speakers (all of whom are Alberta-based) include Troy Wellicome (Adjunct Professor, University of Alberta & Senior Species at Risk Biologist, Canadian Wildlife Service); Stefano Liccioli, (Senior Species at Risk Biologist, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas); and Graham Dixon-MacCallum, (Conservation Research Population Ecologist, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo).
Registration is free (GO HERE). The presentation is hosted by Caitlin Mroz-Sailer, Stewardship Coordinator, Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan.
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BUILDING YOUR
CAREER?
See what's new on the
BIOLOGISTS'
JOB BOARD
Intermediate Wildlife Biologist
Electrofishing Instructor
Wetland Ecologist (Authenticating Professional)
LakeWatch Technician (Seasonal)
Vegetation Lead Biologist
Environmental Planner
Intermediate Botanist
Rare Plant Lead
Intermediate Soils Scientist
Aquatic Biologist
FIND INFORMATION
ON THESE AND
MANY OTHER POSITIONS
HERE
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SEMINARS, WEBINARS & CONFERENCES
JANUARY
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Alberta Wetlands:
From Classification to Policy
AQUALITY has announced the dates and registration for the following wetlands course: January 23 - 24, 2024. This 2-day course will be taking place online via Zoom on January 23 - 24, 2024, from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm each day. The comprehensive course is designed to help consultants, industry professionals, resource managers, not-for-profit organizations, and government regulators understand the theoretical component used in wetland assessments. If you or any of your colleagues are interested in registering, you can visit our website at http://www.wetlandpolicy.ca/alberta-wetlands-from-classification-to-policy to register and obtain further information.
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Field Law Annual Webinar:
What are the key legal trends and the
operational implications for regulators?
Presented by Katrina Haymond, KC, Gregory Sim and James Casey, KC, this popular annual webinar is a comprehensive review of key cases from across Canada that will address topics including:
· Delay in discipline proceedings
· Assessing credibility and preparing reasons
· Sexual abuse cases
· Challenges to bylaws
· Procedural fairness requirements in the registration process
· ...and much more!
Who should attend? This webinar on January 31 between noon and 1330 is designed for anyone who wants to stay current with the most important legal cases and trends affecting professional regulators including staff at all levels, council members, committee members, and tribunal members. The cost per attendee is $100.
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SEMINARS, WEBINARS & CONFERENCES
FEBRUARY
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Event Notice and Call for Abstracts:
Perspectives on measuring
and monitoring biological effects
in impact assessment
A symposium co-sponsored by The International Association for Impact Assessment – Western and Northern Canada (IAIA-WNC) and the British Columbia Association of Professional Biology (APB) will be held February 6, 2024 at the Simon Fraser University Wosk Conference Centre in downtown Vancouver. Remote participation will be available.
If you are interested in presenting at this event, please submit a brief abstract to info@professionalbiology.com by January 3, 2024. Abstracts should be no more than 250 words; submissions should also include a talk title, author list, and all author affiliations. We are currently targeting 10-15 min speaking slots, plus time for questions. Abstract acceptance will be based on alignment with the event theme and subject to available time slots. Speakers will be required to attend in-person; registration will be open at later date.
For more detailed comments about the symposium theme, please read HERE.
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10th Annual Native Prairie
Restoration/Reclamation Workshop
Registration is now open for the 10th Native Prairie Restoration/Reclamation Workshop on February 7 and 8, 2024, at Saskatoon. The schedule is online and you can register HERE.
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Standard Track & Sign Evaluation
With David Moskowitz, on February 24 & 25, 2024 in the Edmonton Area (details disclosed at a later date). This 2-day field-based workshop is an unparalleled opportunity to learn from one of North America’s top wildlife trackers. It offers an opportunity for naturalists, field biologists, and outdoor enthusiasts of any skill-level to advance their abilities in wildlife track and sign identification and interpretation, and potentially earn an internationally recognised Track and Sign Certification from Tracker Certification North America. Find more information and register HERE.
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SEMINARS, WEBINARS & CONFERENCES
MARCH
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Cochrane Ecological Institute Symposium:
Wilderness, Wildlife and Human Interaction
The Cochrane Ecological Institute is hosting its Annual Symposium on March 2, 2024. This year's focus is on Wilderness, Wildlife and Human Interaction and features a lineup of speakers including author and bison expert Wes Olson, founder of the Foothills Bison Restoration Society Mike Judd, and Joe Duff from the WildLife Canada Society. The event will be held at the Bragg Creek Community Centre, opens at 9:30 am and runs until 5:00 pm. It features information booths, concessions, an art exhibit and a silent auction. Tickets are $30.00 per person and all proceeds support the Cochrane Ecological Institute. You can register HERE.
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Alberta Wetlands:
From Classification to Policy
AQUALITY has announced the dates and registration for the following wetlands course, as follows:
March 27-28, 2024
This 2-day course will be taking place both in person (Edmonton) and online via Zoom on March 27-28, 2024, from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm each day.
This comprehensive course is designed to help consultants, industry professionals, resource managers, not-for-profit organizations, and government regulators understand the theoretical component used in wetland assessments. If you or any of your colleagues are interested in registering, you can visit our website at http://www.wetlandpolicy.ca/alberta-wetlands-from-classification-to-policy to register and obtain further information.
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GRASSLAND RESTORATION FORUM
Grassland Restoration Forum Webinar
Tuesday January 30th, 12:00-13:00 MST
Register here to receive a link to the webinar:
https://grasslandrestorationforum.ca/events/grassland-restoration-forum-webinar/
Title: Quantification of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with native plants in natural and disturbed grasslands. A project update.
Presenter: Adriana Morrell, Ph.D. Faculty, School of Agriculture Sciences Scientific Lead, Mycology Lab Lethbridge College
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NATURAL RESOURCES
TRAINING GROUP
Technical Writing for Professionals – Online, February 5-6, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/technical-writing-for-professionals-online-february-5-6-2024/
Lake Management Techniques – Online, February 6-7, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/lake-management-techniques-online-february-6-7-2024/
Avian Nest Sweeps and Monitoring Methods – Online – February 13-14, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/avian-nest-sweeps-and-monitoring-methods-online-february-13-14-2024/
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Courtenay, 13th February, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/electrofishing-certification-online-self-paced-courtenay-13th-february-2024/
Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & North Vancouver, February 13th, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/electrofishing-certification-online-self-paced-north-vancouver-february-13th-2024/
Experimental Design in Ecology – Online, February 13-14, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/experimental-design-in-ecology-online-february-13-14-2024/
Species at Risk – Online, February 20-21, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/species-at-risk-online-february-20-21-2024/
Wetland Restoration Techniques – Online, February 20-22, 2024
https://nrtraininggroup.com/events/wetland-restoration-techniques-online-feb-20-22-2023/
For course details and the full calendar of upcoming courses the link is here:
https://nrtraininggroup.com/schedule/
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SALMTEC
COURSES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
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SALMTEC Seminar: Land Use Interpretation
Live online seminar January 23, 2024
SALMTEC Seminar: Technical Report Review
Live online seminar February 21, 2024
SALMTEC Seminar: Landscape Analysis
Live online seminar March 19, 2024
Winter 2024 Registration Now Open!
SALMTEC Blended Course: Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Actual (ABWRET-A)
Online Content + Live Streaming Class (April 26, 2024)
Winter 2024 Registration Now Open!
SALMTEC Blended Course: Grassland Vegetation Inventory (GVI): A User’s Guide
Online Content + Live Streaming Class (April 12, 2024)
SALMTEC Blended Course: Biophysical Foundations
Online Content + Live Streaming Class (April 12, 2024) + Field Training Date (May 2024)
SALMTEC Seminar: Hydrologic Principles and Wetland Design
Live online seminar April 23, 2024
SALMTEC Seminar: Preliminary Wetland Boundary Delineation
Live online seminar May 22, 2024
Ongoing
SALMTEC Online Course: Wetland Policy Basics
Online
Ongoing
SALMTEC Snackable Learning Course: Understanding ACIMS Tools (Alberta Conservation Information Management System)
Online
Ongoing
SALMTEC Snackable Learning Course: Alberta Soil Information Viewer
Online
VISIT THE SALMTEC CONNECTOR
THE CONNECTOR is a compilation of applied science and land management event listings, across a variety of sectors and disciplines, published monthly.
You can find the SALMTEC CONNECTOR HERE.
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The Alberta Remote Camera Steering Committee (RCSC)
is seeking input on survey design and data management tools
The RCSC aims to address the need for tools, standards, and training materials, and to provide opportunities for sharing knowledge among remote camera users. For the past year, the RCSC has developed multiple documents that provide guidance on the types of metadata that should be collected and how it should be reported, and offer recommendations on survey design, deployment methods, and data management. The RCSC is looking for feedback on the usefulness of these resources, and for input on developing future resources, and would appreciate readers taking five minutes to complete this brief survey. As a thank-you, everyone who completes the questionnaire has the option of being entered into a draw for a $50.00 MEC gift card.
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Banner Image:
Setting remote cameras in winter
(photo courtesy of ABMI)
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In Alberta, Professional Biologists are registrants of the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB), and are subject to a code of ethics, continuing competency requirements, and a disciplinary process. The ASPB is a self-regulated organization under legislation in the Province of Alberta, meaning its purpose is to protect the public of Alberta by ensuring biologists are qualified to practice biology in accordance with that legislation. The society is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its registrants.
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