What’s New with the WBRA Photo by Jeff Bectell Unique yet Connected WBRA Conservation Biologist Elizabeth Anderson atCanadian Biosphere Reserves Association (CBRA) national gathering in Ottawa, Ontario Our recent participation in the Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association (CBRA) National Gathering in Ottawa and the Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference in Calgary (hosted by the…
A most Happy New Year from the WBRA As the new year emerges, we would like to wish you all joy, health, growth, and fun. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and forming new connections in 2023! What’s new with WBRA Carnivores and Communities Community meetings Join us this week as we explore and…
WBRA IS HIRING FOR TWO POSITIONS The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) is looking to hire for two unique positions to support our work on the landscape. Apply by January 9, 2023! ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The WBRA is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Administrative Assistant to join our team. The Administrative Assistant will provide support…
A Holiday Message What’s new with WBRA South West Invasive Managers A new page has sprouted on the WBR website The South West Invasive Managers (SWIM) represent a diverse group of agencies and organizations committed to the sharing of resources and promotion of best practices toward managing invasive plant species within these cherished southwestern Alberta…
Adopt-A-Highway – Annual Fall Cleanup Since 2013 the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) has participated in the “Caring for Alberta’s Highways” program. Each fall WBRA volunteers join with others from the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Wieners of Waterton to pick litter along the highways leading into Waterton Lakes National Park. After cleaning the ditches, we…
About the South West Invasive Managers The South West Invasive Managers (SWIM) represent a diverse group of agencies and organizations committed to the sharing of resources and promotion of best practices toward managing invasive plant species within our cherished southwestern Alberta landscapes. Intention SWIM will promote their collaborative, harmonized, and consistent approach to invasive species…
CACP Background Photo by Angela Carter Waterton Biosphere Region’s Carnivores and Communities Program (CACP) was initiated in 2009 in response to increasing conflicts between large carnivores and people in southwestern Alberta. In this unique corner of the province, farmers and ranchers share the landscape with several large carnivore species including wolves, cougars, black bears, and…
Waterton Biosphere Reserve Assoc. Past Projects Waterton Biosphere Reserve Coordination Project (2008-2012) In 2008, Environment and Climate Change Canada provided four years of core funding to help support biosphere reserves across Canada. The Waterton Biosphere Region (WBR) received a portion of this funding through June 2012 to manage the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Coordination Project. This…
Day on the Creek 2024 Join us on May 16, 2024, for a full day of outdoor learning and discovery. Day on the Creek 2024 Event Information Class presentations and open demonstrations will run throughout the day at learning stations along Pincher Creek. Everyone is welcome to attend and explore! Please return to the webpage…
Wetland Education Field Day Grade 5 students heading off for a Wetland Field Day project. Each September since 2012, the Waterton Biosphere Region has hosted a Wetland Field Day for students from Cardston Elementary School. The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) formed a unique partnership with the school, local landowners, and Alberta Environment and Parks…
