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Peat Depth as a Control on Sphagnum Moisture Stress During Seasonal Drought
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A critical ‘threshold’ peat depth specific for different hydrogeological and hydroclimatic regions can be used to assess what peatlands are especially vulnerable to climate change mediated drought.
Peat Surface Compression Reduces Smouldering Fire Potential as a Novel Fuel Treatment for Boreal Peatlands
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This resource is available on an external database and may require a paid subscription to access it. It is included on the CCLM to support our goal of capturing and sharing the breadth of all...
Peat Swamp Hydrological Connectivity and Runoff Vary by Hydrogeomorphic Setting: Implications for Carbon Storage
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Despite their importance in carbon cycling and catchment runoff dynamics, the hydrology of temperate peat swamps in response to changing hydrometeorological conditions is largely understudied. We...
Perspectives on Safeguarding Soil Health in Indigenous Agroecosystems
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Event Date and Time
February 13th, 2024 at 3:30pm MST to February 13th, 2024 at 4:45pm MST
Edmonton, AB
Bentley Lecture in Sustainable Agriculture Agriculture is the dominant land use in First Nations in the Canadian Prairies. In this lecture, soil biochemist Melissa Arcand will provide an overview of...
PhytoPet© – A Database of Plants that Play a Role in the Phytoremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons
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The cold climate and short growing season characteristic of the major oil and gas producing regions of western Canada make it particularly important to conduct phytoremediation research on plants...
Pollution timebombs: Contaminated wetlands are ticking towards ignition
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Wetlands across the globe have long served as natural repositories for humanity’s toxic legacy, absorbing and retaining hundreds to thousands of years’ worth of pollution. These swampy vaults have...
Population and Habitat Ecology of Boreal Caribou and their Predators in the Saskatchewan Boreal Shield
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Research completed by the University of Saskatchewan in collaboration with a consortium of industry and government partners. Research included a multi-faceted program on the population dynamics and...
Population and Habitat Ecology of Boreal Caribou and their Predators in the Saskatchewan Boreal Shield
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Research completed by the University of Saskatchewan in collaboration with a consortium of industry and government partners. Research included a multi-faceted program on the population dynamics and...
Population Trend Analysis for Boreal Caribou in SK2 Central using Non-invasive Capture-Recapture Analysis (2007 – 2019)
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"A 3-year population monitoring program was put in place for a study area within SK2 Central covering 16,092 km2 using fecal DNA based capture–recapture methods to estimate population sizes and...
Primary Drivers of Reptile Overwintering Habitat Suitability: Integrating Wetland Ecohydrology and Spatial Complexity
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Identifying ecosystems resilient to climate and land-use changes is recognized as essential for conservation strategies. However, wetland ecosystems may respond differently to stressors depending on...
Remediation in Northern Climates: How Can Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation be Assessed in Soils Under Seasonal Freeze-thaw Conditions?
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Accurate assessment for bioremediation feasibility plays a critical role in developing cost-effective and efficient remediation strategies adapted to northern climates, where warm seasons are short...
SALMTEC ABWRET-A: Interactive Class
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December 8th, 2023 at 12:00pm MST to December 8th, 2023 at 2:30pm MST
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Use of the ABWRET method is required by the Government of Alberta’s Wetland Policy, when Water Act approval is sought and wetlands will be permanently impacted. A strong understanding of the ABWRET-A...
SALMTEC ABWRET-A Interactive Class
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Event Date and Time
April 28th, 2023 at 12:00pm MST to April 28th, 2023 at 2:30pm MST
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Use of the ABWRET method is required by the Government of Alberta’s Wetland Policy, when Water Act approval is sought and wetlands will be permanently impacted. A strong understanding of the ABWRET-A...
SALMTEC ABWRET-A Interactive Class
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Event Date and Time
April 26th, 2024 at 12:00pm MST to April 26th, 2024 at 2:30pm MST
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Where: Online Description: SALMTEC has designed this course to provide participants with a strong understanding of the Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool Actual (ABWRET-A). This course targets an...
SALMTEC Biophysical Bootcamp Blended Course
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April 12th, 2024 at 12:00pm MST to April 12th, 2024 at 2:30pm MST
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When: Interactive Class Friday April 12, 2024, 12:00pm – 2:30pm, Field Training Date May 2024 (exact date TBD) Where: Online content and Interactive Class are Online. Field training is held in person...
SALMTEC Biophysical Bootcamp Field Course
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Event Date and Time
May 30th, 2023 at 8:00am MST to May 30th, 2023 at 5:30pm MST
South of Bragg Creek, AB
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SALMTEC designed this course for participants to get their hands dirty, interact with multiple Subject Matter Experts, hone field skills, and benefit from cross-disciplinary learning. Course topics...