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2018-2019 whirling disease innovative research and learning grant program

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Description

In August 2016, the first confirmed occurrence of whirling disease in Canada was found in fish from Johnson Lake in Banff National Park and the Bow River Basin. While the disease has no impact on human health, it can severely impact some salmonid fish populations. Alberta Environment and Parks is committed to implementing management strategies to reduce the risk to susceptible fish populations. As a part of this commitment, the Whirling Disease Innovative Research and Learning (WhIRL) Grant Program was created to support research initiatives that will provide novel information on whirling disease in Alberta. A total of $1,000,000 will be allocated in 2018-19 to fund research proposals. This application package provides more information on program eligibility, grant availability, and reporting requirements, and includes the application form.

Updated

June 1, 2018

Tags
aquatic ecosystems fish populations waterbodies whirling disease

Title and publication information

Type
Guide
Extent

16 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Environment and Parks

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic
Environment
Start Date

2018-06-01

End Date

2019-12-31

Resource Dates

Date Created

2018-06-01

Date Added

2018-06-01T15:45:13.503614

Date Modified

2018-06-01

Date Issued

2018-06-01

Date Archived

2019-12-31

Audience information

Identifiers

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

WhIRL Grant Program Application

Contact Email

AEP.WHIRL@gov.ab.ca