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Respect our lakes : responsible lake recreation

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This brochure explains how to enjoy recreational activities on Alberta's lakes while minimizing the impacts of these activities, to ensure that our lakes remain healthy and safe for everyone to enjoy.

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Respect our lakes : agriculture around Alberta lakes

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from... More ≫

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from agricultural activity out of Alberta's lakes.

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Assessing toxicity of treated oil sands process-affected water : experimental study design

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Describes efforts being taken by provincial regulators (Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator) to gather scientific information to inform future decisions around the... More ≫

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Describes efforts being taken by provincial regulators (Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator) to gather scientific information to inform future decisions around the potential for the release of treated oil sands process water into the Lower Athabasca River.

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Indigenous Lake Monitoring Program

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Describes the Indigenous Lake Monitoring Program, which was developed in response to Indigenous communities concerns about the quality of lakes of local importance and the impact on resources.... More ≫

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Describes the Indigenous Lake Monitoring Program, which was developed in response to Indigenous communities concerns about the quality of lakes of local importance and the impact on resources. This program is part of the Provincial Lake Monitoring Program designed to collect baseline lake quality data across Alberta.

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Alberta River Water Quality Index results (years)

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The Alberta River Water Quality Index was developed as a way to summarize physical, chemical and biological data into a simple descriptor of water quality. The index is based on values annually... More ≫

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The Alberta River Water Quality Index was developed as a way to summarize physical, chemical and biological data into a simple descriptor of water quality. The index is based on values annually for four variable groups: metals, nutrients, bacteria, and pesticides. This record includes the overall water quality index in chart format for all major river systems in the province.

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Alberta River Water Quality Index Graphs : Alberta River Water Quality Index [years]

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The Alberta River Water Quality Index was developed as a way to summarize physical, chemical and biological data into a simple descriptor of water quality. The index is based on values annually... More ≫

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The Alberta River Water Quality Index was developed as a way to summarize physical, chemical and biological data into a simple descriptor of water quality. The index is based on values annually for four variable groups: metals, nutrients, bacteria, and pesticides. This record includes the overall water quality index in graph format for all major river systems in the province from 1996 to present.

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History of the Alberta River Water Quality Index

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Presents a brief history of the Alberta River Water Quality Index reporting from 1996 to present. The index was developed as a way to summarize physical, chemical and biological data into a simple... More ≫

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Presents a brief history of the Alberta River Water Quality Index reporting from 1996 to present. The index was developed as a way to summarize physical, chemical and biological data into a simple descriptor of water quality. Since it was first reported in 1996, the index has evolved with changing methods and water quality guidelines.

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Sub-index values for northern and southern rivers (years)

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The Alberta River Water Quality Index was developed as a way to summarize physical, chemical and biological data into a simple descriptor of water quality. The index is based on values annually... More ≫

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The Alberta River Water Quality Index was developed as a way to summarize physical, chemical and biological data into a simple descriptor of water quality. The index is based on values annually for four variable groups: metals, nutrients, bacteria, and pesticides. This resource presents the sub-index values for northern and southern rivers by years in chart format.

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The effects of wastewater treatment plant upgrades, flow, and other basin influences on water quality in the Bow, Red Deer, and North Saskatchewan rivers

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Provides the effects of wastewater treatment plant upgrades, flow, and other basin influences on water quality in the Bow, Red Deer and North Saskatchewan Rivers from 1990 to present, as measured... More ≫

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Provides the effects of wastewater treatment plant upgrades, flow, and other basin influences on water quality in the Bow, Red Deer and North Saskatchewan Rivers from 1990 to present, as measured by the bacterial sub-index of the Alberta river water quality index.

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Water quality and phosphorus

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Presents information about water quality and phosphorus. Phosphorous is not considered toxic in aquatic environments, but high concentrations heighten the potential for increased biological... More ≫

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Presents information about water quality and phosphorus. Phosphorous is not considered toxic in aquatic environments, but high concentrations heighten the potential for increased biological productivity and may lead to more frequent and widespread occurrences of algal and aquatic plant growth.

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