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Southern Alberta fisheries habitat enhancement and sustainability program : planning framework 2014-2017

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The FISHES program will take collaborative, partnership-based approach to planning and project implementation such that post-flood impacts to fish and fish habitat from remedial works are... More ≫

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The FISHES program will take collaborative, partnership-based approach to planning and project implementation such that post-flood impacts to fish and fish habitat from remedial works are minimized and habitat enhancement projects planned by the government, partners or stakeholders are prioritized and leveraged to maximum effect.

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Species at risk 2013-14 recovery action summary : Athabasca rainbow trout

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Presents background information on the Athabasca rainbow trout, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the... More ≫

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Presents background information on the Athabasca rainbow trout, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the Athabasca rainbow trout, strategies being used to reach the recovery goal, a short summary of progress on recent and ongoing recovery actions, and any upcoming actions being considered to aid recovery of the species.

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Fish conservation and management strategy for Alberta

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Sets out the government’s vision, guiding principles, goals, objectives and success indicators for management of the province's fishery resources. It's what the government will do to manage... More ≫

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Sets out the government’s vision, guiding principles, goals, objectives and success indicators for management of the province's fishery resources. It's what the government will do to manage Alberta's fish resources for conservation and sustainable use. It covers the basics of day-to-day fisheries management decision-making and details on the roles of government agencies, the public, aboriginals, and industry sectors in collaborating on fisheries management. It also includes information about innovative management approaches.

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Alberta Athabasca rainbow trout recovery plan 2014-2019

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The Athabasca rainbow trout, a small salmonid native to small streams and rivers of the upper Athabasca watershed, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to increase... More ≫

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The Athabasca rainbow trout, a small salmonid native to small streams and rivers of the upper Athabasca watershed, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to increase the number of Athabasca rainbow trout populations in low risk categories by a minimum of 10 per cent and to reverse the trend of an increasing number of populations in high risk categories. The plan provides background information on the Athabasca rainbow trout, describes the threats facing the species, outlines proposed strategies to address these threats, and presents an action plan that lists priority actions required to maintain and restore the species.

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Limitations and caveats of Alberta's Fish Sustainability Index (FSI)

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Province-wide fisheries management strategies must rely on the basic building block of assessments of the status of individual stocks of fish. For fisheries management strategies and plans to be... More ≫

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Province-wide fisheries management strategies must rely on the basic building block of assessments of the status of individual stocks of fish. For fisheries management strategies and plans to be consistent across Alberta, fish stock assessments must be comparable between stocks, areas and time. To achieve this objective, a standardized process of assessment, called the Fish Sustainability Index (FSI) has been developed. While the FSI is an innovative tool developed to support Alberta fisheries management, users must also understand the limitations to the data presented in assessments. These limitations are outlined in this publication.

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A generic rule set for applying the Alberta Fish Sustainability Index, second edition

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The Alberta Fish Sustainability Index (FSI) is a standardized process that brings consistency to individual stock assessments province-wide. This level of evaluation allows for a landscape-level... More ≫

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The Alberta Fish Sustainability Index (FSI) is a standardized process that brings consistency to individual stock assessments province-wide. This level of evaluation allows for a landscape-level assessment and broad temporal comparisons of fish sustainability and status. Further, it assists in planning fisheries management priorities and actions. Diligently following the above outlined generic rule set and revising it when necessary, will allow for provincially reliable and scientifically defensible fish stock assessments.

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Species at risk : pygmy whitefish

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This fact sheet provides information about pygmy whitefish

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Status of the brassy minnow (Hybognathus hankinsoni) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at brassy minnow, which is found in is three disjunct subpopulations in Alberta: The Milk River drainage in southeastern Alberta; Musreau Lake in the Peace River... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at brassy minnow, which is found in is three disjunct subpopulations in Alberta: The Milk River drainage in southeastern Alberta; Musreau Lake in the Peace River basin in northwestern Alberta; and in the Athabasca River near Ft. McMurray in northeastern Alberta. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Alberta shortjaw cisco recovery plan 2013-2023

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The shortjaw cisco, a freshwater fish that occurs at relatively low densities in lakes across central Canada, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to maintain a... More ≫

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The shortjaw cisco, a freshwater fish that occurs at relatively low densities in lakes across central Canada, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to maintain a self-sustaining population of shortjaw cisco in Barrow Lake, Alberta over the long term. The plan provides background information on the shortjaw cisco, describes the threats facing the species, outlines proposed strategies to address these threats, and presents an action plan that lists priority actions required to maintain and restore the species.

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Alberta stonecat recovery plan 2013-2023

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The stonecat, a small, bottom-dwelling fish that only occurs in one river system in Alberta, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to protect and maintain... More ≫

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The stonecat, a small, bottom-dwelling fish that only occurs in one river system in Alberta, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to protect and maintain self-sustaining populations of the stonecat within its current range in the Milk River. The plan provides background information on the stonecat, describes the threats facing the species, outlines proposed strategies to address these threats, and presents an action plan that lists priority actions required to maintain and restore the species.

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