Insights from a Collaborative National-Scale and Long-term Genomic Monitoring Strategy (PANEL)

Full title: Insights from a Collaborative National-Scale and Long-term Genomic Monitoring Strategy of an Iconic Model Species-at-risk | GEO BON Global Conference - October 10, 2023
The development of best practices and new technologies for monitoring can benefit from “lessons learned” from existing long-term programs. Here, we will introduce a large-scale collaborative project, spanning 20-years and the systematic sampling of 40,000 non-invasively collected caribou fecal samples, which produced a range of demographic and diversity parameters of importance to Recovery Planning. Our panel will consist of the Co-Principal Investigators of this framework with associated partners representing academia; government; Indigenous communities; and the private sector. The panel will reflect on the history and expansion of the collaborative network, what has been accomplished, benefits and challenges, and future opportunities.
Speakers:
Marc D’Iorio (Assistant Deputy Minister, Science and Technology, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada)
Paul Wilson (Professor, Biology Department, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; Organizer)
David Johns (Senior Species at Risk Biologist, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada)
Rachel Boone (Environmental Specialist, Manitoba Hydro, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
Leon Andrew (Dene Elder and Research Coordinator, Sahtu Renewable Resources Board, Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada)
Rebecca Taylor (Research Scientist, Science and Technology, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Micheline Manseau (Research Scientist, Science and Technology, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Organizer)