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Summary report Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project : 2018–2020 supplement

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Research has shown that in Alberta, the amount of phosphorus in streams increases with agricultural intensity in watersheds. The goal of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project was to determine... More ≫

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Research has shown that in Alberta, the amount of phosphorus in streams increases with agricultural intensity in watersheds. The goal of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project was to determine if wide-spread adoption of environmental beneficial management practices would improve water quality at the watershed scale, as well as to develop the Alberta Phosphorus Management Tool. This report supplements the previously published 2013–2017 Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project progress report by summarizing the results and progress of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project from 2018–2020.

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A third party scientific review of Alberta Environment and Park’s North Central Native Trout Recovery Program

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The primary goal of this review of the North Central Native Trout Recovery Program is to review the scientific foundations for the proposed angling closures in upper portions of select watersheds,... More ≫

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The primary goal of this review of the North Central Native Trout Recovery Program is to review the scientific foundations for the proposed angling closures in upper portions of select watersheds, and habitat enhancements of river reaches in some rivers and streams in the East Slopes. The report is the first of two third-party science reviews completed by the Fisheries Stakeholder Advisory Committee and submitted to the Office of the Chief Scientist, Alberta Environment and Parks.

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Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project progress report 2013-2017

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Highlights work done by the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project between 2013-2017. The purpose of the project was to determine if widespread adoption of agricultural beneficial management... More ≫

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Highlights work done by the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project between 2013-2017. The purpose of the project was to determine if widespread adoption of agricultural beneficial management practices would improve water quality at the watershed scale, and to develop the Alberta Phosphorus Management Tool as a means to identify highest risks for phosphorous loss. Results are presented in a detailed technical science report and an overview and key findings fact sheet.

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Managing effects of livestock on waterways on public land

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This summary document describes the effects of livestock on waterways on public lands. It outlines potential impacts of livestock use, discusses what research has found, and illustrates management... More ≫

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This summary document describes the effects of livestock on waterways on public lands. It outlines potential impacts of livestock use, discusses what research has found, and illustrates management strategies.

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Livestock on waterways : a literature review

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This report reviews scientific research, evidence, and consensus on the effects of livestock on waterways. It reviews all pertinent and available scientific literature on the topic and provides a... More ≫

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This report reviews scientific research, evidence, and consensus on the effects of livestock on waterways. It reviews all pertinent and available scientific literature on the topic and provides a summary of these issues in relation to Alberta's waterways.

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Interim whirling disease decontamination protocol. Version 3.0

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These decontamination procedures aim to prevent Environment and Parks monitoring staff from spreading whirling disease throughout the Bow River basin, as well as into any other basins, while... More ≫

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These decontamination procedures aim to prevent Environment and Parks monitoring staff from spreading whirling disease throughout the Bow River basin, as well as into any other basins, while undertaking their day-to-day duties.

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