Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
THE ASPB PROTECTS THE PUBLIC INTEREST
In Alberta, Professional Biologists are registrants of the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB), and are subject to a code of ethics, continuing competency requirements, and a disciplinary process. The ASPB is a self-regulated organization under legislation in the Province of Alberta, meaning its purpose is to protect the public of Alberta by ensuring biologists are qualified to practice biology in accordance with that legislation.
Potential and current applicants: Please review the Become a Member page.
ASPB Board Elections are Closed
Results will be Announced at AGM #49 - Friday, November 8, 2024
10:00am–10:30am @ Red Deer Resort and Casino
Please Click Here to View the 2024 ASPB Board Election Information
(accessible to members only)
ASPB ANNUAL CONFERENCE: RESILIENCE
November 6-8, 2024
The ASPB 2024 Conference and AGM is returning to the
Red Deer Resort and Casino on November 6-8, 2024.
The Call for Abstracts for the RESILIENCE CONFERENCE is now closed.
Sponsor Packages are now available.
See the Conference Page for more details.
Technical and Regulatory Resources
December 11, 2023
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, a proposed Order to amend Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette
September 07, 2023
As of September 7, ECCC has posted new SARA documents for Yukon Podistera, Haida Gwaii Slug, Magnum Mantleslug, Pygmy Slug, Sheathed Slug, and for Buffalograss
August 29, 2023
Management Plan for the Dune Tachinid Fly (Germaria angustata)
August 25, 2023
Consultation document for the Silver Lamprey, including Saskatchewan and Nelson River populations
August 16, 2023
Management Plan for the Red Necked Phalarope in Canada
BIWEEKLY NEWSLETTERS
The ASPB publishes newsletters biweekly, on the 1st and 15th of each month. They include relevant news items and notices, as well as upcoming professional development courses and events. Click on the date to view the newsletter (most recent at top).
- NOVEMBER 1, 2024
- OCTOBER 15, 2024
- OCTOBER 1, 2024
- SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
- SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
- AUGUST 15, 2024
- AUGUST 1, 2024
- JULY 15, 2024
- JULY 1, 2024
- JUNE 15, 2024
- JUNE 1, 2024
- MAY 15, 2024
- MAY 1, 2024
- APRIL 15, 2024
- APRIL 1, 2024
- MARCH 15, 2024
- BIOS SEMI-ANNUAL SPRING 2024
- MARCH 1, 2024
- FEBRUARY 15, 2024
- FEBRUARY 1, 2024
- JANUARY 15, 2024
- JANUARY 1, 2024
- DECEMBER 15, 2023
- DECEMBER 1, 2023
- BIOS SEMI-ANNUAL AUTUMN 2023
- NOVEMBER 15, 2023