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Who is fRI Research?

Ecosystems are more than the trees, the water, and the animals. And...

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The deadline to apply is tomorrow!
fRI Research@fRIresearchJul 15
Be part of a team conducting applied research on aquatic ecosystems in Alberta. Build models, publish and present findings, and make a difference for threatened fish species in Alberta. Closing date: July 31, 2026. Full details on our website. friresearch.ca/news/job-oppo…
watercolour of a stream in a forest. job opportunity water and fish scientist

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In the latest blog from the field crew, Javier & Landon tell us about what made a shift memorable: experiencing the hospitality of Swan River First Nation, 6 am swims in Lesser Slave Lake and, inevitably, the woes of rough roads. friresearch.ca/news/data-by-…
three field techs smile into the camera, wearing bathing suits, towels, and rubber boots. they are in a trailer park. photo: skylar shepherd

ALT three field techs smile into the camera, wearing bathing suits, towels, and rubber boots. they are in a trailer park. photo: skylar shepherd

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"The day started with the raising of a tipi, followed by a traditional pipe ceremony and sweat lodge ceremony, along with plenty of time to get to know community members. Afterwards, we were rewarded with a delicious meal of goose chili and fresh bannock."
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"It was a fantastic day full of new experiences for most of us, and we all left feeling very thankful to the great folks at Swan River for so graciously welcoming us into their community and traditional lands."
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"Long days in the field, shared meals after work, and those campfire conversations that create memories that can last a lifetime." Zach Burns talks about what the crew like to do – and the incredible-sounding meals they make – when they get back to camp. friresearch.ca/news/life-at-…
a double rainbow over a conifer forest and a lake. photo: zach burns

ALT a double rainbow over a conifer forest and a lake. photo: zach burns

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"The phrase Dirty Hands, Clean Data isn’t born from naught." Darko Gojsic shares the realities of fieldwork, where trucks are critical scientific equipment and problem solving is just as important as the data collection protocol. friresearch.ca/news/dirty-ha…
A white pickup truck on orange skid plates sunk into deep mud.

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Be part of a team conducting applied research on aquatic ecosystems in Alberta. Build models, publish and present findings, and make a difference for threatened fish species in Alberta. Closing date: July 31, 2026. Full details on our website. friresearch.ca/news/job-oppo…
watercolour of a stream in a forest. job opportunity water and fish scientist

ALT watercolour of a stream in a forest. job opportunity water and fish scientist

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Welcome Bijaya and Tyler, our newest biologists! One is a threat on the cricket pitch, the other is an even more literal threat if you are rash enough to challenge him to medieval combat. Both explain the research they'll be working on here: friresearch.ca/news/meet-bij…
Bijaya is in a field, holding an ungulate skull complete with antlers. Tyler stands with a backpack on, mountains in the background.

ALT Bijaya is in a field, holding an ungulate skull complete with antlers. Tyler stands with a backpack on, mountains in the background.

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We have something fun to announce: science communication grad student Brianna is joining our team for the summer! Over the next two months, she'll be finding and sharing stories about our research and adding a fresh voice to our communication efforts. friresearch.ca/news/meet-bri…
Brianna Lyman stands in the parking lot before doing the Charlie Half Marathon Trail Race. She holds two thumbs up and is smiling.

ALT Brianna Lyman stands in the parking lot before doing the Charlie Half Marathon Trail Race. She holds two thumbs up and is smiling.

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What fuels fieldwork? Everyone has their own go-to snacks. In a blog post, all ten members of the caribou crew share their favourite field foods, a bit of their own backgrounds, and some warnings on what you should definitely NOT do. friresearch.ca/news/introduc…
collage of the ten caribou field techs in a variety of poses in the forest

ALT collage of the ten caribou field techs in a variety of poses in the forest

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We're at the NACW in Yellowknife to present Caribou Program research. Catch @lfinnegal this morning and swing by the poster session Wednesday evening!
20th north american caribou workshop tuesday 10:30 am katimavik c well how's it growin wildlife respones to wellsite reclamation and restoration in caribou ranges wednesday 5 pm caribou room cause-specific mortality of sympatric caribou and white-tailed deer in west central alberta.

ALT 20th north american caribou workshop tuesday 10:30 am katimavik c well how's it growin wildlife respones to wellsite reclamation and restoration in caribou ranges wednesday 5 pm caribou room cause-specific mortality of sympatric caribou and white-tailed deer in west central alberta.

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In addition to Leonie's poster, you can also find our friends from the @winewak, who will be sharing info about a virtual fence pilot project to protect caribou along Highway 40!
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⏰ 1 week left before this position closes! Please share with your network.
fRI Research@fRIresearchMay 13
Help author the next chapter for the Healthy Landscapes Program which has, for over 30 years, explored the application of EBM principles and built partnerships with dozens of land management organizations, NGOs, and universities. Apply by June 15, 2026. friresearch.ca/news/career-o…
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It's a #FieldworkFriday double header! The crews are bringing the data we need – trail camera photos, veg measurements, fish surveys, and as a bonus, a cool science fact and a new song recommendation! Find out how frogs keep an eye on their food here: friresearch.ca/news/meet-the…
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Next: a rookie field tech far from home shares the good and the bad from his first ever shift: friresearch.ca/news/a-green-…
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The 2026 field season launched this month, and Sue is back to tell us about it! What's new this year, what makes field work special, and what's the latest on Sew the cat? Photos and answers in the first blog: friresearch.ca/news/2026-gri…
Four biologists in PPE stand on a snowy hilltop with mountains in the background

ALT Four biologists in PPE stand on a snowy hilltop with mountains in the background

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Help author the next chapter for the Healthy Landscapes Program which has, for over 30 years, explored the application of EBM principles and built partnerships with dozens of land management organizations, NGOs, and universities. Apply by June 15, 2026. friresearch.ca/news/career-o…
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If you're at the @CSEE_SCEE 2026 conference @UofT, you can catch preliminary results from 2 of our projects: 1⃣ What's affecting moose population trends 2⃣ The accuracy vs time sweet spot for #AI image classification
CSEE-SCEE Toronto 2026. Talk: tuesday 4:45 at BA-1220 by Caroline Lesage. Moose population parameters correlate to forest management activities, wildfire and climate conditions in Alberta, Canada. Poster Tuesday 5:00 at the varsity ice rink by Rebecca Viejou. Optimal MegaDectector thresholds vary across taxa and image trigger type

ALT CSEE-SCEE Toronto 2026. Talk: tuesday 4:45 at BA-1220 by Caroline Lesage. Moose population parameters correlate to forest management activities, wildfire and climate conditions in Alberta, Canada. Poster Tuesday 5:00 at the varsity ice rink by Rebecca Viejou. Optimal MegaDectector thresholds vary across taxa and image trigger type

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The deadline for this position is this Sunday!
fRI Research@fRIresearchApr 8
The Caribou Program is looking for a new member of the team! Apply by April 26. friresearch.ca/news/employme…
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The Caribou Program is looking for a new member of the team! Apply by April 26. friresearch.ca/news/employme…
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