by Michaela Seal | Nov 27, 2025
Invasive mosquito species pose a significant risk to public and wildlife health in Alberta. In 2018 an invasive mosquito species, the northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens), was discovered in Alberta and has since spread to four major municipalities including...
by Pieter Aukes | Dec 17, 2024
Water level monitoring in household water supply wells in Rocky View County and adjacent areas.
by Stephanie Weizenbach | Dec 17, 2024
Franklin’s ground squirrel was once common in central Alberta; however, it has become increasingly rare over the years. Nature Alberta initiated a project and is collaborating with MacEwan University to gather more data on this species to help determine whether it is...
by Stephanie Weizenbach | Dec 17, 2024
Thirteen-lined ground squirrels are uncommon in Alberta and their official status is “undetermined.” Nature Alberta and MacEwan University have initiated a citizen science project to help fill information gaps about their distribution and status. If you...
by Stephanie Weizenbach | Dec 17, 2024
The annual Winter Bug Count was started by John Acorn in 2011 to document Arthropods – insects, spiders, and crustaceans such as sow bugs – in Alberta and Saskatchewan through December, January, and February. Accepted species include any free living...
