Introducing Our New GrizzCast Series: Alberta's Threatened Grizzlies
Alberta’s threatened grizzly bears are making headlines, but there’s much more to the story.
Our new GrizzCast mini-series, Alberta’s Threatened Grizzlies: Recovery Beyond the Headlines, goes deeper, bringing together researchers, wildlife experts, and conservation leaders to explore the science, challenges, and diverse perspectives shaping grizzly bear recovery in Alberta.
From understanding the challenges of human-bear coexistence to defining what meaningful recovery looks like, these conversations explore what it will take to secure a future for Alberta’s grizzlies.
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In this series, we explore:
- The status of Alberta's grizzlies
- Research and evidence-based management
- Defining and measuring recovery
- Habitat conservation and connectivity
- Indigenous knowledge and cultural relationships
- Recovery plans, policy, and implementation
- Community perspectives and coexistence
- The future of grizzly bear recovery
Episode 1 | Gord Stenhouse
What does the science tell us about Alberta’s grizzly bear recovery?
Grizzly bear researcher Gord Stenhouse draws on decades of research to explore population trends, habitat connectivity, human-caused mortality, and the science informing Alberta’s grizzly bear recovery efforts.
Episode 2 | Andrea Morehouse
How do we turn research into meaningful conservation action?
Wildlife ecologist Andrea Morehouse explores the challenges of translating research into policy and practice, the role of communities in coexistence, and the opportunities to strengthen conservation efforts on the ground.
Episode 3 | Jay Honeyman
What does it take for people and grizzly bears to coexist in Alberta?
Bear conflict specialist Jay Honeyman shares insights from years of working to reduce human-bear conflict, exploring practical evidence-based tools and approaches to keeping people and bears safe.
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More Conversations Coming Soon!
Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring Indigenous perspectives, bear advocates, storytellers, and more voices working toward grizzly bear recovery in Alberta.
Take Action for Alberta’s Grizzlies
We've been working alongside Exposed Wildlife Conservancy to advocate for meaningful recovery action for Alberta's threatened grizzlies, including evidence-based conflict prevention, non-lethal management, and continued closure of the grizzly bear hunt.
Your voice can help shape the future of Alberta's grizzlies. Join us in calling on the provincial government to:
- Keep the hunt closed: Send Letter 1
- Prioritize prevention and coexistence: Send Letter 2
- Recognize the value of living grizzlies: Send Letter 3
Photos by John E. Marriott
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