Overview
Alberta's Environmental Science Program (AESP) coordinates reporting of scientifically credible data and information about the condition of Alberta's environment, as required under section 15.1 (1) of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA).
Led by the Chief Scientist, the AESP collaborates with other levels of government, academic institutions, industry, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous and local communities to enable monitoring and reporting on the condition of Alberta's environment.
The AESP is guided by a multiple evidence-based approach that braids scientific, Indigenous and community-based knowledge to support environmental sustainability and conservation in Alberta.
Condition of the Environment
The Chief Scientist and the Alberta government are committed to delivering accessible reporting on the condition of Alberta's environment.
Environmental science at work
Research partnership with the University of Lethbridge brings new insights into Alberta’s endangered grassland birds.
Citizen Scientists support researchers’ efforts to estimate Lake Sturgeon populations in Alberta’s Saskatchewan River system.
Bow River Cumulative Effects Modelling Group works collaboratively to better understand stressors affecting trout in Alberta’s Bow River.
Through citizen science, Albertans can help answer questions on Alberta’s environment and contribute to data and information gaps.
Latest developments
Scientific paper: Integrating human trail use in montane landscapes reveals larger zones of human influence for wary carnivores
Date published: January 2025
Authors: Thompson, P.R., J. Paczkowski, J. Whittington and C. Cassady St. Clair
Scientific paper: An estimate of wolverine density for the Canadian province of Alberta
Date published: December 2024
Authors: Fisher, J.T., M. Jahid, R. Gutsell, A. Hubbs, L.L.E. Cowen, M. Barrueto, N. Heim and J. Paczkowski
Scientific paper: Discussion of “Atmospheric reduced nitrogen: Sources, transformations, effects, and management”
Date published: October 2024
Authors: Wierman, S.S.G., B. Schichtel, J.L. Collett Jr., G.R. Wentworth, C. Davidson, A.H. Legge, C.T. Driscoll, M. Bell, D.K. Henze and J.B. Milford
Workshop proceedings: Alberta Native Trout Science Workshop Proceedings: February 1-3, 2023
Date published: February 2024
Authors: Government of Alberta
News release: Alberta wildlife is ready for its close-up – Researchers are using remote cameras and cutting-edge tools to better study and monitor Alberta’s wildlife
Date published: January 2024
Authors: Government of Alberta
New publication tool
Review more scientific papers and reports relevant to Alberta’s Environmental Science program via the AESP publication tool. Additional publications will be added as they become available.
Contact
Contact Alberta's Environmental Science Program or the Office of the Chief Scientist:
Email: [email protected]