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The Natural Resources Extension Program at VIU offers a three-level Fish Health training series. Level 1 introduces foundational concepts in fish health management for aquaculture and aquarium species. Levels 2 and 3 build on this foundation, with Level 3 focusing on techniques for identifying and diagnosing bacterial pathogens. Each level is delivered as a separate...
Register now for our FREE Community of Practice workshop in Prince George November 25-27, 2025. Registration Link: https://whova.com/portal/registration/97QoQX6rFHThpcYxEp-0/ Costs: Free in person; $30 online Building off our successful launch of the Northern Restoration Community of Practice in 2024, we are excited to reconvene in Prince George November 25-27. We’re bringing together practitioners like you to...
The ASPB celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The ASPB 2025 Conference theme is reflective of this milestone: Evolution of Biological Practice: Celebrating 50 years with the ASPB. The ASPB 2025 Conference will take place at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel November 26-28, 2025. Please watch the conference webpage as more details become available. https://www.aspb.ab.ca/conference
Partnerships for Wetlands: A Case Study from Lac La Biche County Julia Shapka Lac La Biche County Wetlands play a critical role in Alberta’s landscapes, yet many have been lost in settled areas. Alberta’s Wetland Replacement Program (WRP) offers an important opportunity for municipalities to restore and construct wetlands while enhancing local ecosystems and communities....
The ability to remove amphibians and reptiles safely and effectively from a work site is an important skill for environmental professionals. This two-day applied course provides students with key skills and knowledge to capture, identify and handle specimens, effectively plan and conduct a herptiles mitigation project, and prevent disease transfer. What should I bring or...
NRTG’s MicroCourses offer a dynamic training pathway that’s as flexible as it is enriching to build expertise. Our Principles of Erosion and Sediment Control MicroCourse, spanning four hours, delivers in-depth training in an easily digestible format. It’s designed to maximize your skills for immediate application. Our comprehensive course is designed to introduce you to the industry’s...
This four-day course introduces the purpose and application of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR), including the roles and responsibilities of government, proponents, and Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEPs). Participants learn how to conduct field assessments and follow reporting procedures, including electronic submission requirements. The course is intended for environmental consultants and professionals in related fields...
The Society for Ecosystem Restoration in Northern BC has teamed up with McLeod Lake Indian Band to assess and enhance priority areas of winter range for moose amongst other ecological and cultural objectives. Join this Wednesday, December 3, information session at 12 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT—in person or online—to learn more about this...
NRTG’s MicroCourses offer a dynamic training pathway that’s as flexible as it is enriching to build expertise. Our Evaluating Water Quality of Lakes — Collecting High Quality Samples course, spanning four hours, delivers in-depth training in an easily digestible format. It’s designed to maximize your skills for immediate application in lake water quality assessment. Water quality sampling...
NRTG’s MicroCourses offer flexible, focused training designed for immediate on-the-job application. The Water Safety for Environmental Fieldwork MicroCourse provides practical safety skills for environmental work in aquatic settings, delivered in a concise, four-hour format. Environmental professionals often work in and around water – whether conducting fish assessments in fast-moving rivers, sampling vegetation in wetlands, or...
NRTG’s MicroCourses provide a flexible and enriching pathway to build your skills and expertise – one focused, practical course at a time. Birding 101 delivers foundational bird identification training in a streamlined, easy-to-digest format designed for immediate, real-world application. Whether you’re a budding birdwatcher, nature enthusiast, or field researcher just starting out, this introductory MicroCourse will help...
Species at Risk is an applied, two-day, online with a student led field component course focusing on how to determine which species at risk are known to occur in a particular area, how to identify potential habitat opportunities, and how to assign a relative potential for that species to be present. Program Outcomes Upon successful...