Parks Canada is working to slow the spread of white-nose syndrome among bats in Alberta. Multiple outlets report that Parks Canada crews are active in bat caves as part of efforts to address the deadly fungal disease that is associated with white-nose syndrome. The approach described involves applying a blend of bacteria in and around affected areas. The intent is to counter the fungal infection that causes the disease and contributes to bat declines.
While the sources focus on the on-the-ground response in Alberta bat habitats, they do not provide details in the excerpts about specific cave locations, timelines, quantities used, or measurable outcomes. All accounts characterize the fungal threat as deadly and indicate that the bacteria-based intervention is meant to reduce harm as the infection spreads. The coverage is consistent in identifying Parks Canada as the organization conducting the work and in describing the general method: introducing bacteria in bat caves to help protect bats from white-nose syndrome.
