CONSERVATION NEWS
June 1, 2016


Your weekly compilation of Y2Y conservation news stories from  national, regional and local newspapers.


 
In This Issue
Top Story
Y2Y In The News
Science News
Also In The News
Employment Opportunities
Events

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Top Story

Calgary Herald - Banff-based wolf recently traveled almost 500 kilometres.... It's a feat that shows the true importance of protecting large interconnected landscapes, says Y2Y Alberta Program Director Stephen Legault.

Y2Y In The News
Watershed Sentinel - More than 250 prominent scientists from across Canada released a statement of concern regarding the Site C dam on the B.C.'s Peace River.

Science News

Scientific Reports - A new study finds that, in areas with spawning salmon and grizzly bears, bear-human conflict is higher in years with low salmon returns, a finding with important implications for wildlife management.

Proceedings of the Royal Society B - This paper presents the first quantitative evaluation of the hypothesis that liberalizing culling will reduce poaching and improve population status of an endangered carnivore.

Also In The News....

Survey suggests Calgarians rate oil and gas more important than water
Calgary Herald - Y2Y's Stephen Legault says a recent survey on how Albertans view their water is an opportunity to shed more light on the state this extremely important resource.

The Western Producer - Alberta is planning to reduce damage along the Oldman River watershed by restricting access and recreational use in critical areas and requiring co-operation among users to reduce disturbance.
 
Bald eagles a model of endangered species recovery
Bozeman Daily Chronicle - Once decimated by habitat loss and pesticides, the bald eagle population has rebounded in the past few decades, so much so that the bird has even been removed from the Endangered Species List.

Flathead Beacon - U.S. officials say building a $57 million concrete dam and fish bypass channel along Montana's Yellowstone River offers the cheapest way to help an endangered species that dates to the time of dinosaurs.

Jackson Hole News and Guide - Dissatisfaction about a higher than expected price tag for a wildlife crossing master plan has county leaders looking to shave tens of thousands of dollars in expense.

Ensia - From Canada's Far North to Australia, researchers are pursuing a more respectful relationship between science and traditional knowledge.

Employment Opportunities

Position - Southern Rockies Conservation and Communications Associate
Organization - Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
Deadline - June 5, 2016

Position - Fundraising Campaign Manager
Organization - RAVEN
Deadline - June 30, 2016

Position- Executive Director
Organization - Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance
Deadline - Until filled
Go to Y2Y's website for a full list of employment opportunities.

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