Weavers Headwater Havens conservation report to be presented October 1

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Join us Tuesday October 1, 2013 for a presentation by John Weaver.

Weavers Headwater Havens conservation report

with John Weaver

Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 PM

Lebel Mansion, Board Room, Pincher Creek, AB

Some of the best-known National and Provincial Parks in the world are set in the
Rocky Mountains of Alberta. In the midst of international acclaim for these spectacular
Parks, however, the area between them has been overlooked by all but a few.

This rugged, beautiful landscape in southern Alberta is a remnant stronghold for several vulnerable species — grizzly bears and wolverines, mountain goats and bighorn sheep, and native bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout. Expanding human developments and roads, however, have fractured the landscape — with few safe havens for security or safe passages for movement in the face of changing climate.

But where are the key remaining places for wildlife and native fish? Where are the linkages across busy highways and mountain passes that will enable wildlife to move to meet both short-term and long-term needs? What land management options will safeguard these headwater havens of wildlife and water treasures?

John Weaver, senior scientist for the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, will present findings from his recent conservation assessment of southern Alberta.

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