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Drought and flood protection program grant approvals

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Lists and describes approved grants under Round one of the Drought and Flood Protection Program. The program funds community-level projects that will protect public safety and critical... More ≫

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Lists and describes approved grants under Round one of the Drought and Flood Protection Program. The program funds community-level projects that will protect public safety and critical infrastructure from drought and floods. All approved projects are cost-shared, with the Government of Alberta covering up to 70% of total eligible costs and the grant recipient covering the remaining 30%.

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Raccoon roundworms

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Raccoon roundworms are quite new to Alberta but are likely to become more common wherever raccoons occur. This fact sheet provides basic information about the disease, its transmission cycle,... More ≫

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Raccoon roundworms are quite new to Alberta but are likely to become more common wherever raccoons occur. This fact sheet provides basic information about the disease, its transmission cycle, distribution in Alberta, importance for wildlife management, as well as its possible public significance and prevention/control methods.

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State of current knowledge on fertility control methods for feral horses

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Describes the various methods available to implement fertility control methods in feral horse populations. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state... More ≫

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Describes the various methods available to implement fertility control methods in feral horse populations. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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State of current knowledge on survey methods to monitor Alberta’s feral horse populations

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Describes the advantages and disadvantages of minimum count surveys and distance sampling as the two methods used to determine feral horse populations in Alberta. This information sheet is one of... More ≫

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Describes the advantages and disadvantages of minimum count surveys and distance sampling as the two methods used to determine feral horse populations in Alberta. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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State of current knowledge on the relationship of feral horses and coexisting ungulates

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Describes how feral horse behaviour, population dynamics and distribution patterns differ from native ungulates in Alberta. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents... More ≫

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Describes how feral horse behaviour, population dynamics and distribution patterns differ from native ungulates in Alberta. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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State of current knowledge on feral horse impacts on rangeland ecosystems

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Looks at the impacts of feral horse populations on rangeland ecosystems and how this compares to other large herbivores on the landscape. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge... More ≫

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Looks at the impacts of feral horse populations on rangeland ecosystems and how this compares to other large herbivores on the landscape. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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State of current knowledge on feral horse population dynamics and Alberta population trends

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Provides an overview of the origin of horses in Alberta, factors affecting feral horse population dynamics and a summary of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas' minimum count survey. This... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the origin of horses in Alberta, factors affecting feral horse population dynamics and a summary of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas' minimum count survey. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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Get to know your water flow : helping water users predict and prepare for water shortages

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This fact sheet will help water users predict and prepare for water shortages using the Alberta River Basins website. It explains how to find and interpret data from streamflow and lake level... More ≫

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This fact sheet will help water users predict and prepare for water shortages using the Alberta River Basins website. It explains how to find and interpret data from streamflow and lake level gauges, precipitation stations, and snow pillow stations. It also covers water supply outlook and water shortage advisories.

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