Conklin is one of the few communities in Alberta that is involved in this unique process that allow community members and representatives from Alberta Environment and Parks to work together to identify key berries and gathering locations. These berries are then tested to determine if they are safe to eat.
In 2017, as a direct result of the berry monitoring program, Integrated Toxicology Solutions Ltd. finalized a technical report as a supplement to the Traditional Knowledge Report. While the Traditional Knowledge Report focuses on the importance of berries in traditional activities, cultural practices and community specific berry picking locations, the technical report focuses more on the understanding of the laboratory data and the potential risk to the community.