Abbie Stewart has worked with MSES since 2007 as an environmental consultant, specializing in Large Mammal Landscape Ecology. Abbie has conducted numerous Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Third Party Reviews and has lead various academic research projects resulting in a number of peer-reviewed publications. She earned a Master’s degree in Landscape Ecology

(photo by PXHere Public Domain) Wolverine; Gulo gulo The wolverine is the largest of the weasel family. Their known aliases are “glutton“, “carcajou (evil one)” or “skunk bear“. While known for their ferocity, the wolverine occasionally consume eggs, berries and insects to supplement their diets. Through the winter they are

Image Rights: Unsplash.com; Dominik Vanyi; Open License   “And the concerns extend beyond southern Alberta. Coal leases stretch hundreds of kilometres to the north in Alberta’s Rockies and Foothills, cutting through grizzly and elk ranges. The headwaters of the North and South Saskatchewan rivers, which provide water for much of

Dr. Petr Komers founded Management and Solutions in Environmental Science in 2002 and has been a scientific advisor with the company for over 18 years. Petr specializes in the fields of Conservation Biology, Behavioral Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment and has extensive experience leading research projects, developing environmental standards and

(photos by Stacey Andersen, Calgary, AB) Great Blue Heron; Ardea herodias The Great Blue Heron is the largest of the North American herons. It has a captivating stature with a large beak, slender body and a striking black stripe above the eye. The Great Blue Heron is even more eye-catching

Wetlands are areas that are inundated or saturated for at least part of the year. They cover vast areas of Canada allowing them to have diverse plant communities. Below are some common wetland plant indicators:   bog laurelbog laurel speckled alderspeckled alder labrador tealabrador tea horsetailhorsetail blue joint grassblue joint