This is an interim report of Site Inspections for the SAPAA Annual General Meeting. It will be updated and finalized in January, 2025 and represents cumulative inspections conducted since June 2023.
Continue reading2024 was another growth year for SAPAA’s Social Media presence. Social media refers to both our website (sapaastewards.com) and a Facebook.com site.
Continue readingSix individuals submitted four site inspection reports for Tawatinaw Natural Area. While mostly consistent, those with a botanical background noted significant invasive plant species colonization of the area.
Continue readingTony returns to Snakes Head but this time on the West side of the river. See 2024-10-03: Snakes Head (PNT); Tony B. for his survey of the East side of the Red Deer River.
Continue readingThe North OC parcel of Coyote Lake NA is tucked away and not subject to human disturbances. Unfortunately a full survey was cut short by a flooded boot.
Continue readingA site inspection for the ‘NCC-Corner’ of Coyote Lake PNTs. Significant disturbances caused by cattle grazing, though these have limited other disturbances (e.g. dumping).
Continue readingThe ‘Tetris parcel’ of the Coyote Lake PNT is found in the West and is under a grazing lease.
Continue readingLong time member, Patsy Cotterill reflects on SAPAA’s early days, people, and reasons for existence. This is also a way to honour Alison Dinwoodie 1932-2024 who passed away recently and was a driving force behind the organization for many years.
Continue readingFor many years, Alison was the voice and face of SAPAA. A long time colleague and friend, Patsy Cotterill looks back at Alison’s remarkable life and impact on Alberta’s Natural Areas.
Continue readingOpen to SAPAA Paid Members and those interested in the association.
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