Our Support Group
The ABMI would not be possible without the strong support from our partners at InnoTech Alberta, The University of Alberta (UofA), and the University of Calgary (UofC). This showcase of collaboration allows the Institute to capitalize on inherent strengths offered by all of its delivery partners as well as remains a leader in biodiversity monitoring. These partners have master operating agreements with the ABMI as part of their multi-faceted relationship with the ABMI. These agreements clearly define the respective roles, responsibilities, financial relationships and performance commitments to be assumed by the partners.
The ABMI’s Monitoring Centre is located at the InnoTech Alberta offices in Vegreville where it coordinates the monitoring of a wide range of species in Alberta. This is done through seasonal field and aquatic species surveys: winter mammal tracking, spring bird surveys and summer field surveys across the province. Field crews also use the regional facilities of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development as bases for the data collection.
InnoTech Alberta is part of Alberta's research and innovation system and is helping build healthy, sustainable businesses in the province. Through a suite of programs and services directed towards entrepreneurs, companies, researchers and investors, InnoTech Alberta is preparing Alberta for a next generation economy.
The University of Alberta (UofA) provides capacity for the ABMI in a number of key functional areas and allows the ABMI to create key partnerships in the university environment, which improves our scientific analysis, projects and communication work.
The UofA houses and supports the ABMI’s Executive Office and its Science, Information, Geomatics and Application Centres in the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science.
Opened in 1908, the University of Alberta is one of Canada's largest research-intensive universities. The UofA is also a Top five Canadian university and one of the Top 100 in the world.
It is home to more than 500 graduate programs, 200 undergraduate programs and 450 active student groups.
The University of Calgary (Foothills Facility for Remote Sensing & GIScience) has a long-standing research agreement with the ABMI (2008). They work collaboratively with the ABMI to identify research projects of mutual benefit that serve our strategic priorities. In 2014/15, priorities included the use of remote sensing and geospatial technologies for vegetation recovery on human-disturbed sites, and for assessing rangeland conditions.
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. The university has a clear strategic direction –Eyes High– to become one of Canada’s top 5 research universities by 2016, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community of Calgary.