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Annual Report 2019/20 2019/20 Snapshot Annual Report 2019/20 2019/20 Snapshot • Continued improving staff access by • Trappers submitted 214 logbooks with moving to a blend of remote access, 65% of these coming through a new on-premise, and cloud-based structure, online approach. which allows staff to work across the • Along with partners, we stocked 61 province and collaborate with external ponds with three trout species, aerated resources as required. 19 lakes to improve water quality and • In 2019/20, Kids Can Catch events ensure year-round survival of stocked across Alberta welcomed 4,387 adults fish, and worked at restoring sport and children and 100 organizations, fisheries in some of Alberta’s lakes that partners, and sponsors. The flagship have become prone to algal blooms. Wabamun Lake Kids Can Catch was an • 24 rivers/creeks, 25 lakes, and 11 ponds outstanding success with over 1,000 were surveyed, generating information participants. on fish population status, distribution, • In 2019/20, we had 20,246 followers on fishing effort, spawning and rearing Facebook, 6,220 on Twitter, 3,426 on habitat, and water quality. Instagram, 532 YouTube subscribers, • Added 3 new conservation sites, and 66,714 subscribers to our totalling 599 ac (242 ha) with a land e-newsletter. value of approximately $1,558,000. • Ninety-three 4-H members participated • 2,973 calls and 402 online reports about in the sixth year of Raise and Release suspected illegal activity to Report A program, and successfully raised Poacher. As a result, 532 charges were 4,687 hens (and a few roosters too)! laid and $73,200 in rewards paid to A cornerstone of this program is individuals whose call and information education, helping kids to understand led to charges. the resource needs of wildlife. • Conservation, Community and • Our work with producers on ranchlands Education Grants supported 82 expanded greatly with well over conservation activities’ projects that 100,000 acres of new ranching contribute to wildlife, fish and habitat partnerships coming onstream. This health with $969,635 of funding. includes a new focus area in central Alberta with the SHARP project with Alberta Conservation Association 15,000 acres of ranchland entering 101 – 9 Chippewa Road into a long-term commitment to Sherwood Park, AB T8A 6J7 align ranching goals with benefits for wildlife. Tel: 780-410-1999 Toll free: 1-877-969-9091 Fax: 780-464-0990 E-mail: [email protected] This document is available online at: ab-conservation.com/publications Charitable Registration Number: 88994 6141 RR0001 Annual Report 2019/20 Contents Board of Directors ..................................................................................................... 4 About ACA .................................................................................................................. 5 Our Vision Delegated Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................... 5 An Alberta with an abundance and diversity of wildlife, fish and their Message from the Chairman ................................................................................... 7 habitats; where future generations continue to use, enjoy, and value our President and CEO’s Message ................................................................................. 9 rich outdoor heritage. Our People. Our Culture ....................................................................................... 10 Health and Safety ........................................................................................... 10 Our Mission Human Resources .......................................................................................... 10 ACA conserves, protects, and enhances fish and wildlife Information Technology ............................................................................... 11 populations and their habitats for Business Development ............................................................................................ 13 Albertans to enjoy, value, and use. Our Conservation Programs ................................................................................ 15 Information, Education, and Communications Program ....................... 15 Wildlife Program............................................................................................ 21 Fisheries Program .......................................................................................... 33 Land Management Program......................................................................... 41 ACA Conservation Reports ................................................................................... 47 Report A Poacher and Livestock Compensation Programs ..........................49 Grants Program ....................................................................................................... 51 ACA Conservation, Community, and Education Grants ........................ 52 ACA Research Grants .................................................................................... 55 Grants in Biodiversity ....................................................................................56 Auditor’s Report ...................................................................................................... 58 Financial Highlights ............................................................................................... 61 Corporate Partners in Conservation .................................................................. 63 Cover: Fish Trap Installation on Fall Creek, Ram River Bull Trout Assessment Photo: ACA, Mike Rodtka Board of Directors 2019/20 Executive Bill Abercrombie, Chairman – Alberta Trappers’ Association Robert Gruszecki, Vice Chair – Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association Sandra Mellon, Treasurer – Public At Large, Northwest Region Greg Shyba, Secretary – Public At Large, Central Region Directors Ken Ambrock – Northern Board Liaison Tom Bateman – Director Emeritus Dr. Mark Boyce – ACA / University of Alberta Chair in Fisheries and Wildlife Fred Calverley – Trout Unlimited Canada Randy Collins – Alberta Fish & Game Association Robert Grandjambe – Public At Large, Indigenous Board Liaison Dr. Brian Joubert – Nature Alberta Patrick Long – Director Emeritus Matthew Mellon – Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta Perry McCormick – Pheasants Forever Chuck Priestley – Public At Large, Northeast Region Travis Ripley – Minister’s Representative Jeana Schuurman – Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Richard Stamp – Public At Large, Southern Region Brent Watson – Alberta Bowhunters Association Vacant – Public At Large, Academic Representative Vacant – Public At Large, Business Representative Vacant – Treaty 8 Todd Zimmerling – ACA Administration, President and CEO Member Groups 4 Alberta Conservation Association – Annual Report 2019/20 Abbreviations Index Acronym/Abbreviation Definition ABMI Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute ac acre ACA Alberta Conservation Association AEP Alberta Environment and Parks About ACA AFGA Alberta Fish and Game Association Alberta Conservation Association’s AFS ACA Fish Stocking (ACA) Communications, Wildlife, AHEIA Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association Fisheries, and Land Management AJSG Alberta Justice and Solicitor General program staff work on projects AOP Annual Operating Plan around the province to ensure that wildlife, fish, and their ATA Alberta Trappers’ Association habitats flourish. ACA is a non- cm centimetre profit organization dedicated CN Canadian National Railway to conserving, protecting, and COR Certificate of Recognition enhancing these elements for CPIC Corporate Partners in Conservation Albertans to enjoy, value, and use now and for generations to come. CSM Conservation Site Management CWD chronic wasting disease DAO Delegated Administrative Organization Delegated Roles DFO Fisheries and Oceans Canada DO dissolved oxygen and Responsibilities DUC Ducks Unlimited Canada In addition to being a non-profit ECCC Environment and Climate Change Canada organization, and a registered eDNA environmental DNA charity, ACA holds special status FSI Fish Sustainability Index as a Delegated Administrative Organization (DAO), which means FWMIS Fisheries and Wildlife Information System that we deliver responsibilities as h hour outlined in the Wildlife Act and defined ha hectare in a Memorandum of Understanding HLP Habitat Legacy Partnership (MOU) with Alberta Environment HSP Habitat Stewardship Program and Parks (AEP). In our role as a DAO, results from our population studies, HUC Hydraulic Unit Code surveys and assessments feed directly IT Information Technology into AEP management plans and can km kilometre form the basis for fishing and hunting LHP Landowner Habitat Program regulation changes and evaluations MD Municipal District of new management strategies. MOU Memorandum of Understanding NCC Nature Conservancy of Canada NCNT North-Central Native Trout NSS Northern Sagebrush Steppe PCF Prairie Conservation Forum PLUZ Public Land Use Zone PVC polyvinyl chloride RAP Report A Poacher SHARP Species Habitat Assessments and Ranching Partnerships SMRID St. Mary River Irrigation District TUC Trout Unlimited Canada WIN Wildlife Identification Number WSCT westslope cutthroat trout Alberta Conservation Association – Annual Report 2019/20 5 Project: Central Region Angler Survey Photo: ACA, Erin VanderMarel Message from the Chairman Greetings, There is no doubt that this year the conservation community here in Alberta and globally has met with unprecedented challenges. The pain of economic
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