Teslin Lake Bird Observatory

The primary goal of this project is to collect migration monitoring data for migratory birds in the Teslin region; this will be completed through the standardized operation of the Teslin Lake Bird Observatory during the fall migration season. The secondary goal of...

Teslin Lake Trout Study

This project will work will local users of Teslin Lake to gather local knowledge on lake trout spawning areas. This will be followed up by field investigations on the lake by an experienced Yukon fisheries biologist to identify lake trout spawning sites and to collect...

Lakeshore Habitat Management

Yukon currently lacks any government-mandated and publicly accessible policy framework, planning principles and management guidelines for stewardship of lakeshores and associated habitats – key habitats for many wildlife and fish species. This project will propose...

Being Wild Wise

This project aims to protect wildlife species that may be attracted to food sources associated with people, including garbage, compost, fish guts, remains of a picnic etc. Wildlife that are habituated to such foods often end up being relocated or eradicated due to...

Investigating Winter Tree Cavities

The purpose of this research is to answer two questions related to the winter ecology of bird and mammal species: a) what are the tree and cavity preferences of roosting/resting cavity users and b) what are the habitat preferences that may influence roosting/resting...