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Exploring new ways to provide customized biodiversity information
The ABMI is fortunate to have a regular column in the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists’ Quarterly newsletter, BIOS. The following post is adapted from a piece that appeared in the newsletter’s summer issue. “Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place.” When he wrote [...]
The down-low on downloading NatureLynx data
After a busy winter, the ABMI’s NatureLynx team is gearing up for an even busier spring and summer as we roll out new functions and welcome new members to the growing NatureLynx community. Community is at the heart of NatureLynx, but today we’re talking about something a little more technical: the data that our community [...]
Beat the cold and be a winter wildlife detective with NatureLynx
Calling all wildlife detectives! With the frigid weather we’ve been having, you might think that most of Alberta’s critters would be hibernating. While this is true for some species, many stay active right through the deep freeze, going about their business just fine—all without the aid of down parkas, Sorel boots, or hot-pockets. Winter is [...]
Putting the Science in the ABMI’s 10-year Science and Program Review
As you’ve probably heard by now, the ABMI celebrated 10 years of operations last year by conducting a major review of its overall operations. This review process had two distinct components: a Stakeholder Needs Assessment, to evaluate the ABMI’s success in meeting the needs of its key partners and stakeholders; and a Science Review, to [...]
Register now for the ABMI’s 2019 Information Forum
Join the ABMI to discuss the future of environmental monitoring in Alberta. During our recent Stakeholder Needs Assessment process, we heard the call for more outreach about the ABMI’s activities. With that in mind, we’ve been working to offer new ways to connect with our monitoring work, data products, and broader research and development program. [...]
Looking Back on 10 years of Biodiversity Monitoring for Alberta
Happy birthday to us! Last year, the ABMI celebrated 10 years of operations. While others might have had a cake, we’re a nerdier bunch: to celebrate, we launched a complete review of our first 10 years. We wanted to take a step back, have frank conversations with our stakeholders, and learn from their perspective how [...]
Happy holidays from the ABMI!
2018 was a big year for the ABMI, as we completed a major 10th anniversary review of our operations and began to look ahead to the next 10 years and beyond. Thank you to you, our friends, partners, and collaborators, for your ongoing support—we look forward to working with and for you again in 2019.