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10 ways to protect your water well

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This postcard highlights ten ways to protect your water well. A private water well can provide a reliable, safe source of drinking water if properly operated and maintained. This resource is in... More ≫

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This postcard highlights ten ways to protect your water well. A private water well can provide a reliable, safe source of drinking water if properly operated and maintained. This resource is in support of the Working Well Program.

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10 reasons to test your well water

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This postcard highlights 10 important reasons to test your private water wells water quality & safety. This resource supports the Working Well Program.

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Working well : clean water. Well protected [2023]

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are to: advise private well owners of their... More ≫

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are to: advise private well owners of their responsibility to manage and maintain their wells to ensure safe drinking water supplies; provide well owners with a basic understanding of groundwater science, how to operate and maintain water wells and how to recognize the potential impacts their land-use activities have on provincial groundwater resource; and provide the knowledge and skills needed to adopt recommended best management practices.

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MULTISAR : a multi-species conservation strategy for species at risk in the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, 2022–2023 report

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is... More ≫

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is a collaborative effort among landholders, Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks, and the Prairie Conservation Forum. This report summarizes MULTISAR's accomplishments in 2022-2023 in its three primary program areas: habitat conservation strategies; education, outreach and awareness; and research, monitoring, and evaluation.

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Respect our lakes : responsible lake living

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This brochure highlights actions individuals can take in the watershed, on the shore and in the water to help maintain or improve the health of Alberta lakes.

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Respect our lakes : lake legislation in Alberta

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This one-page infographic provides a handy overview of a lakeshore property in Alberta, indicating what part of a property is private land, what part is public land, and the provincial and federal... More ≫

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This one-page infographic provides a handy overview of a lakeshore property in Alberta, indicating what part of a property is private land, what part is public land, and the provincial and federal legislation that applies to each of these areas.

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Respect our lakes : responsible lake recreation

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This brochure explains how to enjoy recreational activities on Alberta's lakes while minimizing the impacts of these activities, to ensure that our lakes remain healthy and safe for everyone to enjoy.

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Respect our lakes : roles of key lake organizations in Alberta

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This one-page infographic provides a handy listing of the various organizations working together to support healthy lakes in Alberta and the role each plays.

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Respect our lakes : agriculture around Alberta lakes

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from... More ≫

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from agricultural activity out of Alberta's lakes.

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Respect our lakes : cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)

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This brochure provides information on blue-green algal blooms, how they affect the water quality of a lake, and what lake users should do to protect the health of themselves, their families, and... More ≫

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This brochure provides information on blue-green algal blooms, how they affect the water quality of a lake, and what lake users should do to protect the health of themselves, their families, and their pets if a bloom is present in their lake.

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