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Chronic wasting disease in Alberta : prevalence (% infected) of CWD in male mule deer

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Comparative maps of chronic wasting disease infection detected in male mule deer in Alberta. The maps cover a number of wildlife management units located in the southeastern portion of the province.

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Chronic wasting disease in Alberta by wildlife management unit

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This annual report lists statistics about the spread of chronic wasting disease cases in Alberta's deer species over time, starting from 2005, when the first such cases were reported. Statistics... More ≫

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This annual report lists statistics about the spread of chronic wasting disease cases in Alberta's deer species over time, starting from 2005, when the first such cases were reported. Statistics are organized by the wildlife management unit in which cases were found, highlighting new cases by the calendar year in which the report was compiled.

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Chemical Monitoring in Local Foods: Mercury in Fish

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Mercury (Hg) enters the environment through natural processes and human activities. There are three forms of Hg: elemental (metallic) mercury, inorganic mercury salts and organic mercury... More ≫

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Mercury (Hg) enters the environment through natural processes and human activities. There are three forms of Hg: elemental (metallic) mercury, inorganic mercury salts and organic mercury compounds. Methylmercury (MeHg) is often formed from inorganic mercury during biological processes such as methylation by microorganisms in water and sediment. MeHg can accumulate in aquatic organisms including fish. People are exposed to very low levels of mercury in the air, water and food. Some people may be exposed to relatively higher levels of mercury by eating MeHg-containing fish. MeHg accumulates in the human body over time and because it is a known neurotoxin, it is necessary to limit human exposure to MeHg. To protect public health, Health Canada has proposed mercury guidelines and advisories for fish consumption based on total mercury (THg; all forms of Hg in a sample). This dataset was collected as part of long-term monitoring of mercury levels in various species of fish in Albertan...

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Chronic wasting disease in wild cervids - Alberta : surveillance season (final)

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Maps showing locations of positive chronic wasting disease cases in wild deer and other cervids detected in Alberta. Updated annually. Numbered geographic divisions in the maps indicate wildlife... More ≫

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Maps showing locations of positive chronic wasting disease cases in wild deer and other cervids detected in Alberta. Updated annually. Numbered geographic divisions in the maps indicate wildlife management units. The reporting period for each surveillance season is April to March of the following year.

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Fish research licences

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This fact sheet describes when a fish research licence is required, how to apply, who to contact, approval considerations and how to use your fish research licence.

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Chronic wasting disease in Alberta : year of first detection in a wildlife management unit (WMU)

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A colour-coded map depicting the years in which chronic wasting disease was first detected in various wildlife management units in the southeastern portion of the province of Alberta.

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Alberta native trout science workshop proceedings : February 1-3, 2023

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This report is a compilation of abstracts, extended abstracts and papers presented at the Alberta Native Trout Science Workshop on February 1-3, 2023. The workshop was jointly sponsored by the... More ≫

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This report is a compilation of abstracts, extended abstracts and papers presented at the Alberta Native Trout Science Workshop on February 1-3, 2023. The workshop was jointly sponsored by the Office of the Chief Scientist (Environment and Protected Areas) and fRI Research (non-governmental organization).

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Species at risk survey report : loggerhead shrike survey 2019

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In Alberta, the loggerhead shrike is considered to be a Species of Special Concern. Since 1987, a prairie-wide roadside survey has been conducted every five years to monitor populations. This... More ≫

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In Alberta, the loggerhead shrike is considered to be a Species of Special Concern. Since 1987, a prairie-wide roadside survey has been conducted every five years to monitor populations. This report summarizes results of the 2019 survey conducted in Alberta, and compares results with surveys conducted in 1987, 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013.

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Species at risk survey report : greater sage-grouse lek census 2023

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The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is arguably Alberta’s most “at risk” species. Monitoring of sage-grouse in Alberta has been sporadic since it began in 1968. However, since the... More ≫

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The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is arguably Alberta’s most “at risk” species. Monitoring of sage-grouse in Alberta has been sporadic since it began in 1968. However, since the species decline was documented in the mid-1990s a concerted effort has been made to monitor the population each spring. This report summarizes results of the lek counts conducted in 2023.

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Species at risk implementation report : limber and whitebark pine recovery implementation 2022

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This report provides a synopsis of provincial recovery implementation actions taken in 2022 related to the whitebark pine and limber pine recovery plans.

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