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MULTISAR : a multi-species conservation strategy for species at risk in the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, 2023–2024 report

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is... More ≫

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is a collaborative effort among landholders, Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Forestry and Parks and the Prairie Conservation Forum. This report summarizes MULTISAR's accomplishments in 2023-2024 in its three primary program areas: habitat conservation strategies; education, outreach and awareness; and research, monitoring, and evaluation.

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MULTISAR : a multi-species conservation strategy for species at risk in the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, 2024–2025 report

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is... More ≫

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is a collaborative effort among landholders, Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Forestry and Parks and the Prairie Conservation Forum. This report summarizes MULTISAR's accomplishments in 2024-2025 in its three primary program areas: habitat conservation strategies; education, outreach and awareness; and research, monitoring, and evaluation.

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Alberta Native Trout Science Workshop and Gathering II proceedings

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This report provides a summary of the proceedings of the Alberta Native Trout Science Workshop and Gathering II.

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Conservation translocations of greater sage-grouse from Montana to Alberta

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Greater sage-grouse populations have declined dramatically throughout their range, which has also seen significant contraction. In 2011 the estimated population of sage-grouse in Alberta reached a... More ≫

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Greater sage-grouse populations have declined dramatically throughout their range, which has also seen significant contraction. In 2011 the estimated population of sage-grouse in Alberta reached a low of 39 individuals confined to a handful of active leks in the southeastern corner of the province. Between 2011 and 2022, 118 sage-grouse were translocated from Montana to Alberta as part of a collaborative program aimed at reversing the population decline to allow time for habitat restoration efforts to positively impact the population. This report summarizes the results of the program to date, including data on hen vital rates, predation, nest depredation, and fidelity. The report also discusses the success of the program.

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Northern leopard frog translocation in Alberta : a review

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The northern leopard frog was listed as Threatened in Alberta in 2004. Recovery plans from 2005–2015 recommended reintroduction based on earlier translocation efforts near Magrath and central... More ≫

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The northern leopard frog was listed as Threatened in Alberta in 2004. Recovery plans from 2005–2015 recommended reintroduction based on earlier translocation efforts near Magrath and central Alberta. A translocation program began in 2006 to restore frogs to vacant sites within their range. This report reviews the program's progress and outcomes over 15 years, including assessments of translocation sites from 2007–2010, 2013–2014, and a follow-up in 2023.

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Long-toed salamander occupancy trends in the Kananaskis

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The Alberta Wild Species General Status Listing (GOA 2010) classifies the long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) as Sensitive because the distribution may be declining due to vulnerability... More ≫

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The Alberta Wild Species General Status Listing (GOA 2010) classifies the long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) as Sensitive because the distribution may be declining due to vulnerability to habitat alteration associated with industrial, recreational, and transportation development. This report provides an update on the population trends of long-toed salamanders in the Bow Valley and Kananaskis area.

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Alberta native trout science workshop proceedings : February 1-3, 2023

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This report is a compilation of abstracts, extended abstracts and papers presented at the Alberta Native Trout Science Workshop on February 1-3, 2023. The workshop was jointly sponsored by the... More ≫

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This report is a compilation of abstracts, extended abstracts and papers presented at the Alberta Native Trout Science Workshop on February 1-3, 2023. The workshop was jointly sponsored by the Office of the Chief Scientist (Environment and Protected Areas) and fRI Research (non-governmental organization).

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MULTISAR : a multi-species conservation strategy for species at risk in the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, 2022–2023 report

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is... More ≫

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is a collaborative effort among landholders, Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks, and the Prairie Conservation Forum. This report summarizes MULTISAR's accomplishments in 2022-2023 in its three primary program areas: habitat conservation strategies; education, outreach and awareness; and research, monitoring, and evaluation.

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MULTISAR : a multi-species conservation strategy for species at risk in the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, 2021–2022 report

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is... More ≫

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is a collaborative effort among landholders, Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks, and the Prairie Conservation Forum. This report summarizes MULTISAR's accomplishments in 2021-2022 in its three primary program areas: habitat conservation strategies; education, outreach and awareness; and research, monitoring, and evaluation.

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Update on Porsild’s bryum (Haplodontium macrocarpum) in Alberta

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This report provides updated information on the conservation status of Porsild's bryum in Alberta, including targeted search efforts, subpopulation size estimates and potential threats to the... More ≫

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This report provides updated information on the conservation status of Porsild's bryum in Alberta, including targeted search efforts, subpopulation size estimates and potential threats to the species, and will be used to inform the provincial recovery planning process for the species. Two new subpopulations and two new subpopulation components are reported on for the first time here. Although the total colony number remains relatively unchanged, estimates for individual subpopulations have increased, decreased or appear to have remained relatively stable over time. Threats to the subpopulations are discussed.

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