A framework for Doing Things in a Good Way: insights on Mshiikenh (Freshwater Turtle) Conservation through weaving western science and indigenous knowledge in Whitefish River First Nation
Co-developed conservation programs for Species At-Risk, created in partnership between Indigenous Nations and non-Indigenous researchers, represent a vital shift toward effective species recovery strategies that are culturally respectful and contribute to reconciliation within… Read More
Conservation of freshwater turtles in the anthropocene: indigenous-engaged approaches to tackle a timeless problem
Critically important to the long-term success in management and conservation of freshwater turtle populations is the engagement of all stakeholders and rightsholders from the beginning of the project, particularly when the target species use habitat on public, private, and… Read More
Modern Toolbox to address a decades-old problem in the conservation of freshwater turtles: Blanding’s turtles as a case study
Traditional monitoring methods to study the movement patterns and habitat use of freshwater turtles include visual encounter surveys and radio telemetry. Both approaches are labour-intensive and time-consuming, and studying behaviours such as nesting attempts is challenging due… Read More
Don’t worry, be happy: Habitat selection of Blanding’s Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) living in a reference condition in Georgian Bay
Few areas within the Great Lakes basin are currently free from impact of human activities, and it is important to study these reference conditions for comparison with degraded sites in those regions. Here, we use radio telemetry to investigate habitat use, movement, and habitat… Read More
Effects of European Common Reed on Blanding’s Turtle Spatial Ecology
European common reed (Phragmites australis; common reed) is an aggressive invader of North American wetlands that forms homogenous patches and replaces native flora. Dense patches of common reed generally provide poor habitat for many species, although specific effects on at-risk… Read More