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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Jul 24

Caught in the act: one bear, one itch, zero shame.

The #ReconnectingtheRockies project uses remote cameras to learn more about how to best protect ecological connectivity in BC and AB for bears and other species.

Because every bear deserves a return ticket to their favorite tree in the woods. 🐻🌲

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Jul 11

We were out in the field in early July checking our remote cameras and ARUs for the #PronghornXing project.

These tools help us monitor birds and wildlife that could benefit from improved ecological connectivity in the area.

More at: www.pronghornxing.org/index.php

#RoadEcology #Conservation

Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Jun 26

We have installed 80 wildlife cameras in SW Alberta to monitor wildlife near Highway 3! This was a big effort by our project team and we look forward to sharing project updates and results... and fun wildlife photos. 😎

@claytontlamb.bsky.social @ncccnc.bsky.social @y2y.bsky.social

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Jun 24

Reconnecting the Rockies - BC is focused on improving motorist and wildlife safety on Highway 3 in SE BC. Already, 8.4 km of fencing has been installed and 6 underpasses have been retrofitted to allow for wildlife movement!

@ncccnc.bsky.social @biodivpathways.bsky.social
@claytontlamb.bsky.social

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Jun 10

Partners: Alberta Conservation Association and @cwf-fcf.bsky.social

Funders: Environment and Climate Change Canada, @nfwfnews.bsky.social and Park's Canada's National Program for Ecological Corridors

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Jun 10

What is the Pronghorn Xing project? 🦌
Check out this short video to learn how we're working to improve wildlife movement and road safety across prairie landscapes!

Visit pronghornxing.org to learn more

#PronghornXing #WildlifeCorridors #RoadEcology #PrairieConservation #Pronghorn

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · May 8

Miistakis Institute was thrilled to present at the Bow River Basin Council's Science Forum! We shared tools for urban wetland conservation and ways to identify and support beaver habitat—including monitoring the benefits of beaver dam analogues. 🦫🌿 #UrbanWetlands #BeaverRestoration #Miistakis

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Apr 7

Happy International Beaver Day!
Celebrate with new resources on WorkingWithBeavers.ca?
🌱 Beavers store ~23% of total landscape carbon—learn more on our Carbon page!
🎥 New videos
🛠 How to Wrap Trees: a step-by-step guide from NatureScot! 📽️

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Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek.bsky.social · Mar 17

#MiistakisMonday: We are starting a new series showing some of the NoseCreek/West NoseCreek Trail Cam pictures from the Calgary Connect Project that Miistakis Institute is championing. Starting with this rather wet Coyote from 2019. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCwildlife #yyc #Miistakis @miistakis.bsky.social

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Feb 26

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Feb 26

It’s been a great month for wetland knowledge sharing! 🌿 Huge thanks to BRBC for hosting last week's "Wetlands and Natural Infrastructure in a Changing Climate" workshop. 👏

💧 Check out our guest blog for ABMI: ow.ly/YzEl50V5JIi

🔎 And explore the spatial data here: ow.ly/Wmfm50V5JIj

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Feb 24

Looking for expert insights on ecological connectivity, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions?

🌿🎥 Explore Our Two New YouTube Playlists! 🎥🌿

🔹 Beavers!
🔹 External Miistakis Presentations
🔹 And more!

📢 Watch now: www.youtube.com/@Miistakis

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Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society @weaselheadpark.bsky.social · Feb 22

Come learn about the past years of wildlife monitoring in the Weaselhead from the @miistakis.bsky.social Calgary Connect project & learn how dark skies can support wildlife in the Weaselhead.
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/wildlife-m...

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Feb 19

#Pronghorn #WildlifeCorridors #Conservation #RoadMitigation #WildlifeConnectivity

Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Feb 19

Together, we’re working towards safer, more connected landscapes for wildlife. 🌿

Pronghorn Xing team: Alberta Conservation Association and @cwf-fcf.bsky.social

Funders: @nfwfnews.bsky.social, Environment and Climate Change, Parks Canada

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Feb 19

🚧 Pronghorn Xing Annual Meeting Recap! 🦌
📍 GPS tracking updates on pronghorn & mule deer
📸 Biodiversity insights from cameras & acoustic units
📢 Progress on our communications framework
🚗 Wyoming experts on road mitigation - Thanks to Hall Sawyer (WEST, Inc.) & WYDOT!

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Tiziana A. Gelmi Candusso @urbanzoochory.bsky.social · Feb 14

Just published today! We analyzed the SLOS dilemma for maintaining connectivity through urban sprawl besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Urban planning for wildlife connectivity: A multispecies assessment of urban sprawl and SLOSS renaturalization strategies

Notably, smaller but widely distributed natural areas can serve as a practical and effective management strategy for balancing the trade-offs among economic costs, urban expansion and habitat conserv...

besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Jan 30

We installed cameras to study wildlife movement before + after construction of Rock Creek underpass on Alberta's Hwy 3. Stay tuned for more updates on the Reconnecting the Rockies - Alberta collaborative project!

@adamtford.bsky.social @claytontlamb.bsky.social @ncccnc.bsky.social @y2y.bsky.social

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thank you to The Alberta Reptile and Amphibian Society for supporting a native species conservation project! This spring, we will monitor use of road tunnels that were purpose-built in to improve habitat connectivity of long-toed salamander.

Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Jan 22

❄️ The Miistakis Winter 2025 Newsletter is Here! ❄️

This issue features:
🦌 Updates on ecological connectivity
🔥 Beavers: Architects of Change for Climate Action
🌾 Stories showcasing the power of private land conservation in Alberta, and more!

👉 Read it here: mailchi.mp/c84f423f255b...

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Jan 8

🌟 Wildlife Connectivity in Focus 🌟
We’re using remote cameras to monitor pronghorn activity at potential road mitigation sites 🦌 and discovering what other species might benefit from enhanced connectivity in the area! 🌿

🎥 Check out our latest video to see who we caught on camera 📸

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Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society @weaselheadpark.bsky.social · Dec 12

Objects in photo are closer than they appear! Did you know that black bears often visit the Weaselhead? Staying on designated trails helps give them space to survive and thrive.
#CalgaryConnect #yyc #weaselheadpark @miistakis.bsky.social

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Dec 12

New paper alert!!! We worked with @cityofcalgary.bsky.social and 3 amazing wetland specialists - Dr. Irena Creed and Dr. Kevin Erratt from @utsc.bsky.social and Dr. Felix Nwaishi from @mountroyalu.bsky.social We developed a model to predict urban wetland health. doi.org/10.1016/j.ec...

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Adam Ford @adamtford.bsky.social · Dec 10

news.ok.ubc.ca/2024/12/10/b...

Bears and berries: Researchers highlight critical role of grizzlies in huckleberry health - UBC Okanagan News

UBC study says bears eating the fruit then eliminating the seeds aids germination and dispersal

news.ok.ubc.ca

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Miistakis Institute @miistakis.bsky.social · Dec 11

#CalgaryConnect has shown in areas where there is lots of human activity, most animals avoid the area altogether or shift their use to nighttime. Staying on designated human use trails and staying out of natural areas at night, we can all help wildlife stay comfortable and safe.

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