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# Multisar

Partnering with Landowners to conserve Grassland Species at Risk in Alberta

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://multisar.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Grassland Gazette Winter 2025-2026](https://multisar.ca/2025/12/grassland-gazette-winter-2025-2026/) - The latest edition of our newsletter, the Grassland Gazette, is here! The Winter 2025–2026 edition highlights key issues in Alberta’s grasslands, including new research on Canada thistle rust fungus, a naturally occurring pathogen showing strong potential as a long-term biological control for Canada thistle. The issue also covers the risks of raptor nesting on distribution
- [Grassland Gazette Winter 2024-2025](https://multisar.ca/2024/11/https-multisar-ca-wp-content-uploads-2023-12-newletter_2023-pdf-2/) - MULTISAR’s Grassland Gazette 2024-2025 is here! Our annual newsletter is here once again! In this edition of the Grassland Gazette we discuss MULTISAR’s amazing funding partners, Alberta Conservation Association’s upcoming research project assessing habitat connectivity for pronghorn, badgers in Alberta, a swift fox monitoring study that is currently underway, and a species profile on the
- [Grassland Gazette Winter 2023-2024](https://multisar.ca/2021/01/https-multisar-ca-wp-content-uploads-2023-12-newletter_2023-pdf/) - MULTISAR’s Grassland Gazette 2023-2024 is here! Our annual newsletter is here once again! In this edition of the Grassland Gazette we discuss the 20th anniversary of the Southern Alberta Grazing School for Women, the 2023 Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference in Calgary, and a species profile on Alberta’s migratory bat species. Read the complete

## Pages

- [Home](https://multisar.ca/) - A Multi-Species Conservation Strategy for Species at Risk in Alberta featuring 22 Species including Birds, Mammals, Amphibians and Reptiles, Plans and Insects
- [Contact](https://multisar.ca/contact/) - MULTISAR stands for “Multiple Species At Risk”, but it also reflects the ideology of multiple organizations working in partnership. Based In Alberta.
- [Who we are](https://multisar.ca/who-we-are/) - MULTISAR = Multiple Species at Risk. We work with multiple partners to reach our goal of conserving Species at Risk through habitat stewardship, while maintaining viable ranching operations in Alberta’s native grasslands.
- [Newsletter](https://multisar.ca/newsletter/)
- [What Landholders Can Do (to help Species at Risk)](https://multisar.ca/landowner/) - What Landholders Can Do (to help Species at Risk) There are many actions that landholders can take to help grassland Species at Risk. Some may require little to no effort, while others may need a greater investment of time and other resources. Keep What You Have The single most important thing that landowners can do
- [Why are Species at Risk?](https://multisar.ca/why-are-species-at-risk/) - There are many reasons why grassland plants and animals are at risk: Disappearing Habitat, Habitat Degradation, Human Disturbance, Introduction of Exotic Species', Over-harvesting, Pesticides, Disease.
- [What are Species at Risk](https://multisar.ca/what-are-species-at-risk/) - There are many reasons why grassland plants and animals are at risk: Disappearing Habitat, Habitat Degradation, Human Disturbance, Introduction of Exotic Species', Pesticides, Disease
- [Frequently Asked Questions About Species At Risk](https://multisar.ca/frequently-asked-questions/) - FAQs re Species at Risk in Alberta. Who is responsible, Species at Risk on my property, What are the issues and answers for landowners
- [Learn More](https://multisar.ca/learn-more/) - Learn More For more information about Species at Risk in Alberta please download our booklet: At Home on the Range: Living with Alberta’s Prairie Species at Risk If you would like a hard copy of this booklet, please contact us and we will send you one. Our MULTISAR Fact Sheets contain useful information on a variety of
- [What the Public Can Do (to help Species at Risk)](https://multisar.ca/what-the-public-can-do-to-help-species-at-risk/) - Many things the public can do to help grassland Species at Risk: Educate Educate yourself, visit and enjoy Parks like Cypress Hills or Waterton Lakes National Park
- [Species at Risk Conservation Plans](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk-conservation-plans/) - An assessment of the key wildlife habitats provides landholders with information on how subtle management changes may benefit Species at Risk and other wildlife.
- [What is Native Prairie?](https://multisar.ca/what-is-native-prairie/) - Native Prairie Native prairie ecosystems have been shaped by climate, soils, grazing and fire. Includes Mixed grassland, Northern Fescue and Foothills Fescue
- [The Value of Native Prairie](https://multisar.ca/the-value-of-native-prairie/) - The Value of Native Prairie Native prairie ecosystems are of vital importance to both Species at Risk and to Alberta’s ranching community. Healthy native prairie provides many ecological services for Albertans and for ranchers: Forage Production Healthy plant communities use sunlight and water to produce a reliable and high quality source of forage for livestock
- [Managing Native Prairie (Keeping Rangelands Healthy)](https://multisar.ca/managing-native-prairie/) - Managing Native Prairie (Keeping Rangelands Healthy) Alberta’s native prairie has been shaped by fire, drought, flooding and grazing by large mammals such as bison, elk and pronghorn. The following range management practices help to ensure quality habitat for Species at Risk and a sustainable forage supply for livestock:
- [Threats to native Prairie](https://multisar.ca/threats-to-native-prairie/) - In Alberta, only 26% of native prairie habitats remain in a relatively natural state and more than 75% of Alberta’s Species at Risk are found in the Grassland Natural Region.
- [What we do](https://multisar.ca/what-we-do/) - MULTISAR develops Habitat Conservation Strategies, Beneficial Management Practices and Species at Risk Conservation Plans. MULTISAR also strives to increase public awareness of Species at Risk
- [Habitat Conservation Strategies](https://multisar.ca/habitat-conservation-strategies/) - A Habitat Conservation Strategy (HCS) is a detailed plan developed by a team of people including landholders, wildlife biologists and range agrologists.
- [News and Current Events](https://multisar.ca/news/) - Multisar in Alberta - News and Event information including links to the latest newsletters > Grassland Gazette
- [Meet Grassland Species at Risk](https://multisar.ca/meet-grassland-species-at-risk/) - Get to know the grassland Species at Risk in Alberta. Find out about their habitats, life history, population, threats. Test your Species at Risk knowledge with a short quiz.
- [The Value of Species at Risk](https://multisar.ca/the-value-of-species-at-risk/) - Landholders receive many benefits from having Species at Risk on their land. The value of Species at Risk extends far beyond those who live in ranching communities, to everyone in Alberta
- [Where we work](https://multisar.ca/where-we-work/) - Where we work? MULTISAR currently operates on over 473,400 acres in the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta. Core Areas MULTISAR focuses on parts of the Grassland Natural Region where there is a high diversity of Species at Risk and large tracts of native prairie, as this is where the most impact can be made. MULTISAR’s
- [Beneficial Management Practices](https://multisar.ca/beneficial-management-practices/) - Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) for Species at Risk are management actions that reduce the risk that those species will disappear from Alberta.

## Portfolio

- [Swift Fox](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/swift-fox/) - Status in Alberta:
- [Sprague’s Pipit](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/spragues-pipit/) - Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [American Badger](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/american-badger/) - Status in Alberta:
- [Great Plains Toad](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/great-plains-toad/) - Western Spiderwort Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Greater Sage-Grouse](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/greater-sage-grouse/) - Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Burrowing Owl](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/burrowing-owl/) - Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Ferruginous Hawk](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/ferruginous-hawk/) - Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Loggerhead Shrike](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/loggerhead-shrike/) - Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Prairie Rattlesnake](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/prairie-rattlesnake/) - Western Spiderwort Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Northern Leopard Frog](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/northern-leopard-frog/) - Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Plains Spadefoot](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/plains-spadefoot/) - Western Spiderwort Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Prairie Falcon](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/prairie-falcon/) - Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Short-Horned Lizard](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/short-horned-lizard/) - Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Richardson’s Ground Squirrel](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/richardsons-ground-squirrel/) - Status in Alberta:
- [Long-billed Curlew](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/long-billed-curlew/) - Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Pronghorn](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/pronghorn/) - Status in Alberta:
- [Sharp-tailed Grouse](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/sharp-tailed-grouse/) - Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Western Blue Flag](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/western-blue-flag/) - Western Spiderwort Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Western Spiderwort](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/western-spiderwort/) - Western Spiderwort Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Weidemeyer’s Admiral](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/weidemeyers-admiral/) - Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Western Small-footed Bat (Myotis)](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/western-small-footed-bat-myotis/) - Western Spiderwort Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:
- [Soapweed and Yucca Moth](https://multisar.ca/species-at-risk/soapweed-and-yucca-moth/) - Ferruginous Hawk Status in Alberta:

## Categories

- [Latest News](https://multisar.ca/category/latest-news/)
- [Grassland Gazette](https://multisar.ca/category/grassland-gazette/)

## Project Categories

- [Mammals](https://multisar.ca/project-type/mammals/)
- [Birds](https://multisar.ca/project-type/birds/)
- [Amphibians and Reptiles](https://multisar.ca/project-type/amphibians-and-reptiles/)
- [Plants](https://multisar.ca/project-type/plants/)
- [Insects](https://multisar.ca/project-type/insects/)

## Project Attributes

- [Endangered (At Risk)](https://multisar.ca/project-attributes/endangered/)
- [Species of Special Concern (May Be At Risk)](https://multisar.ca/project-attributes/special-concern-may-be-at-risk/)
- [May Be At Risk](https://multisar.ca/project-attributes/may-be-at-risk/)
- [Species of Special Concern (At Risk)](https://multisar.ca/project-attributes/special-concern-at-risk/)
- [Threatened (At Risk)](https://multisar.ca/project-attributes/threatened/)
- [Secure](https://multisar.ca/project-attributes/secure/)
- [Sensitive (Data Deficient)](https://multisar.ca/project-attributes/data-deficient/)
- [Sensitive](https://multisar.ca/project-attributes/sensitive/)
- [Species of Special Concern (Sensitive)](https://multisar.ca/project-attributes/special-concern-sensitive/)