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CSTWS Newsletter, Chapter & Other News Hot off the press! The April Newsletter is now available online! Read a brief write up from the recent Manitoba Chapter of TWS Winter Get-Away Proposed Amendments to the Fisheries Act To read a document containing proposed amendments to the fisheries act click here. Canadian Section Letter Regarding Habitat and Fisheries Act Click here to view a letter sent to Minister Ashfield regarding proposed changes to the Fisheries Act. Saskatchewan Chapter News (SCTWS)
We are happy to announce that the SCTWS continues to grow and executive members have been busy recruiting members through government, industry, universities, and colleges. Currently, there are 48 members from 8 communities throughout the province. The executive of the SCTWS has been meeting regularly and has decided to circulate a quarterly newsletter to the membership, with the first newsletter to be distributed in late March. Additionally, we will be having our 1st Annual Mixer before everyone heads off to the field in early April. Because the executive of the SCTWS was not established until late 2011, the executive decided to extend membership dues paid in 2011 to the 2012 calendar year, which has hopefully resulted in a couple of happy members. A few members had already renewed their SCTWS memberships through TWS online and many have graciously donated these funds to the Chapter. We’d like to thank these members for their contributions. Be sure to look for the first issue of the SCTWS newsletter in late March. If you reside in Saskatchewan, consider purchasing a SCTWS membership for only $5 (good through Dec. 31, 2012)! Any questions, concerns, or comments can be directed to the executive of SC TWS via email at
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. Warren Ballard Scholarship A scholarship has been established in Warren's name at Texas Tech University. Details will eventually be posted on the TTU Natural Resources Management departmental website but, briefly, the scholarship will be for graduate students who exemplify Warren's drive and commitment to the wildlife profession. Donations may be made via this web site: http://www.give2tech.com/ (click on the Donate Online now link - Warren's name currently appears at the bottom of the first list).
I want to thank you all for your words of support - they are greatly appreciated. I look forward to seeing many of you in person at the Texas Chapter meeting later this month.
Best regards,
Janet
Janet Wallace
WSB Editorial Assistant TWS Position statements
As you may already know, The Wildlife Society regularly prepares position statements that address national and international issues affecting the current and future status of wildlife. These position statements are not intended for exclusive application to the United States but are meant to define issues and describe the most probable biological, social, and economic results of alternative actions throughout North America and the world. Prior to their adoption by TWS Council, these position statements are open for review and comment by the membership. Consequently, there is opportunity for Canadian members of TWS to comment on these position statements and, most importantly, to provide a Canadian perspective on critical issues affecting wildlife on our continent and beyond. Animals do not carry passports, nor do they recognize political boundaries, why should we? Click on this link to go to the position statements webpage. Information For Students! See what TWS students are talking about. Go to http://sdwgtws.ning.com/ and check out the new Official Student Communication Network of TWS. Sign up, get involved, and spread the word! See you on the OSCN! back to top
Canadian Section Membership To sign up for an International and Canadian Section TWS membership click here . Additionally, when signing up for your international membership, don't forget to add the Canadian Section!
student travel award 2012 The Canadian Section of The Wildlife Society (CSTWS) has made a fund available to encourage student participation in professional meetings of The Wildlife Society (TWS) for up to $500. This year, the Section is offering a travel award to help students attent the upcoming 2012 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon from October 13th to 17th 2012. Applications are due September 1st 2012. For more information or to apply see the PDF form by clicking "Applications" above or contact Art Rogers at
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Webinar Courses for Natural Resource Managers CSTWS Electronic Education Series The first CSTWS Electronic Education Series presentation was given by Dr. Lee Foote, University of Alberta, on Tuesday April 5th, 2011. Dr. Foote’s talk was titled “Sustainable Use of North American Wildlife: What can Africa Teach Us? A summary of his presentation was given in the March 2011 newsletter (Vol. 4, No. 2). Given the feedback received, the Education Committee hopes to bring the series back in 2012. The Committee would like to see the series become more than just another online “webinar” and has proposed that sessions could also include workshops or even panel discussions such as a workshop on using the R statistical package, constructing Resource Selection Functions, wildlife diseases or a waterfowl ID session. If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics you would like included in the series please contact Art Rodgers (Past-President CSTWS) Teaching Adaptive Management (TAM) Network Launched
A growing number of graduate programs are offering courses in the Open Standards approach to adaptive management. Foundations of Success (FoS) is currently building a Teaching Adaptive Management (TAM) Network that hopes to capitalize on this opportunity and lead the academic community towards making adaptive management training an essential part of graduate programs. Through this online network, conservation graduate programs with new or existing courses have access to tried and tested teaching materials and benefit from the experience and lessons learned from colleagues who have taught a similar course. See the TAM Network website for more information. USGS is offering several online courses. For more details go here.Also check out the diverse working groups in TWS (http://joomla.wildlife.org, then click on working groups), among them the College and University Wildlife Education Working Group: http://www.rw.ttu.edu/colluniv/ back to top
THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY ONLINE MENTORING PROGRAM
TWS’ Online Mentoring program is a great way to build professional relationships that will help advance a student’s or young professional’s career, while gaining knowledge from a wildlife professional. Already a professional? We are always looking for mentors to volunteer. It is easy to sign up, just go online to our Online Mentoring Program with your TWS Member ID number and register. Want to help but don’t have the time to contribute? If you are interested in being a donor, please send your donations to The Wildlife Society, 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814 with Investor’s Campaign in the memo field. Contributions are tax-deductible. back to top
EDUCATION This new section will outline educational opportunities available by providing links:
CONFERENCE AND MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS Banff, AB, Canada May 11th-12th Sackville, NB May 27-31, 2012 Ottawa, Ontario
May 27-31, 2012 For details and registration, visit: http://www.nfwcc.com/ ONTARIO ECOLOGY, ETHOLOGY AND EVOLUTION COLLOQUIUM McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
May 11-13, 2012 Every year for the past 4 decades, undergraduates, graduates, post-docs, and faculty from across Ontario and beyond have come together to present their research at the Ontario Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution Colloquium (OE3C). This graduate student organized conference is a great way for young researchers to present their work in a constructive and collegial environment, and for faculty to recruit promising new students. OE3C welcomes research posters and talks on diverse topics such as evolution, genetics, psychology, conservation, and environmental science, as well as ecology and behaviour. This year, McMaster University welcomes undergraduate students, graduate students, post-docs and faculty alike to share their work May 11-13, 2012. Abstract submission deadline: April 6th 2012 For details and registration, click here 2nd MUSKOKA SUMMIT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
June 6th-7th 2012
Bracebridge, ON Biodiversity loss is one of the biggest challenges facing our generation. The theme, Biodiversity Loss-from Science to Policy, will feature 7 speakers that will highlight issues and trends and examin policy options for future action. The speakers range from scientists to policy writers to front line people implementing local programs. Dr. John Smol (Queen's) will moderate the event, while Paul Kennedy (from CBC's "Ideals") will moderate the panel discussion and record the event for broadcast. CSEE has co-sponsored the event this year. The objective of the summit is to engage and motivate the public, students, academics and other professionals in an open debate and discussion on the implications of biodiversity loss. A formal communique will be developed and circulated to local, regional, provincial, or national governments to encourage action on halting biodiversity loss. Graduate students are stronglyencouraged to attend and discounted registration is available for students. Seating is limited and the 1st MSE Freshwater Summit in 2010 was sold out! 2012 PETER YODZIS COLLOQUIUM IN FUNDAMENTAL ECOLOGY
June 7th-8th 2012
University of Guelph Sustainability, Socio-Ecological Complexity and Adaptive Management: Opportunities and Challenges The 2012 Peter Yodzis Colloquium will focus on complex soci-ecological interactions among human apex predators and their wild, renewing resources, and practices for confronting complexity, reducing uncertainty and learning through management experiments ONTARIO MINE RECLAMATION SYMPOSIUM AND FIELD TRIP June 20-22, 2012 at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Ontario. The Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA) and the Ontario Mining Association (OMA) are pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Ontario Mine Reclamation Symposium and Field Trip. For more info click on blue highlighted title above. EVOLUTION
Ottawa, ON
July 6-10,2012 1st Joint Congress on Evolutionary Biology.A congress on ecology and evolution through a partnership of: • American Society of Naturalists
• Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution
• European Society for Evolutionary Biology
• Society for the Study of Evolution
• Society of Systematic Biologists for more details go to: www.Evolution2012.org 26th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY Baltimore, Maryland, USA
July 21st-25th Get Ready for ICCB 2013
The Society for Conservation Biology is pleased to announce the 26th International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) will take place 21-25 July 2013 in historic and charming BALTIMORE, Maryland, USA!
Baltimore, one of the oldest cities in the United States, is just 45 minutes from Washington, DC, two hours from Philadelphia, and three hours from New York City. It also sits on the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States, and home to numerous conservation-related efforts in restoration, fisheries management, and the effects of urbanization and agriculture on watersheds and aquatic life. In addition to being served by nearby Baltimore-Washington International Airport, the city is within driving distance of two more airports that serve the greater Washington, DC area.
ICCB is the Society's premier event bringing together conservation scientists, students, and practitioners from around the world to present and discuss the latest conservation science, practice and policy. While the hallmark of each ICCB is its top notch lineup of symposia, workshops and short courses; what makes the Congress special is its emphasis on people and relationships, local culture, collegiality, and professional networking. SCB will continue this tradition at the 26th ICCB and looks forward to seeing you in "Charm City" 21-25 July 2013.
More information on the 26th ICCB will be available soon, including the announcement of the conference theme! NORTHEASTERN TRANSPORTATION AND WILDLIFE CONFERENCE Jordan Grand Resort Hotel and Conference Centre, Newry, Maine
Sept 9th-12th 2012 Call For Papers!
Deadline March 23rd 2012 Theme: Road ecology in economically challenging times FIRST INTERNATIONAL WOLF & CARNIVORE CONFERENCE
Thompson, MB
October 23-24th 2012 Thompson is attracting attention due to its isolated location, virgin surroundings, and opportunities
for scientific wildlife research and eco-tourism in conjunction with a state-of-the-art
new university campus to open in 2013. This conference will explore the role of wolves in northern
ecosystem dynamics. What should be studied here before large scale development projects occur?
How will climate change impact wolves and the survival of polar bears in Canada? Who can support
more research? Will ecotourism visitations grow? What has been learned in other regions? What are
global trends in wolf management? These are some of the issues to be discussed. Venue: Riverlodge Place, Jasper Drive. Near McCreedy Campground. COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS WILDLIFE HANDLING AND CHEMICAL IMMOBILIZATION FOR WILDLIFE PROFESSIONALS Country Village, Ishpeming, Michigan
May 8-10, 2012 Benton County Fairgrounds. Corvallis Oregon
June 19-21, 2012
Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, New York
August 7-9, 2012
Dakota Zoo, Bismarck, North Dakota
August 21-23, 2012 Course content includes:
Five-step Preparation for Field Operations * Legal Responsibilities * Professionalism* Drug Delivery Systems
* Immobilizing Drugs * Patient Monitoring* Marking * Sampling * Veterinary Emergencies* Euthanasia *
Human Safety * The Y Pole * Honoring each animal through equipment and techniques
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President's Message Kathreen Ruckstuhl, Associate Professor, University of Calgary, Biological Sciences, Calgary, Alberta
Calgary, Febraury 28, 2012: CSTWS is now in its 5th year, believe it or not!!! Over the past year, CSTWS has been extremely active in forming various committees (conservation affairs, education, awards, membership and audit) and has drafted several white papers on topics of concern, such as for example the “white-nose syndrome” in bats, and we also started a new electronic education series with invited speakers who give seminars to interested parties via teleconference. Together with TWS we further drafted a letter to Prime Minister Steven Harper to offer our expert advice on wildlife related matters. To sum up, our Section and chapters are growing fast and we are being increasingly heard and listened to. That is a good thing! As you’ve probably all heard by now Manitoba was successful in getting the 2015 TWS conference to Winnipeg! We are extremely exited to bring the TWS back to Canada after having hosted it only once before, in Calgary, in 2004. The Manitoba chapter and CSTWS are starting to get organized and will welcome anybody who would like to be part of the organizing them or participate in one way or another. So please get involved! For details on CSTWS activities and more please read the current bimonthly newsletter. Well, that’s all for now. Enjoy the newsletter!
Best, Kathreen
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Officers and Board Members 2010-2011 - Canadian Section Representative: Rick Baydack
- President: Kathreen Ruckstuhl
- President-Elect: Evelyn Merrill
- Vice-President: Garth Mowat
- Past-President: Art Rodgers
- Secretary-Treasurer: Marci Trana
- Alberta Chapter: Dave Hobson
- British Columbia Chapter: Christopher Fragassi
- Manitoba Chapter: Fiona Scurrah
- Ontario Chapter: Brent Patterson
- Saskatchewan Chapter: Jennifer Sheppard
- Student Chapter Representative: Timothy Sobey
- Student Chapter Presidents:
- University of Alberta: Katrina Jansen & Angela Rideout
- Lakehead University: Tim Sobey
- Trent University: Agnès Pelletier
- Université Laval: Orphé Bichet
- University of Northern British Columbia: Matt Dyson
- LethbridgeCommunity College: TBA
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