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Recreation in alpine and subalpine meadows : protect sensitive ecosystems and species

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This two-page fact sheet describes Alberta's alpine and subalpine meadows and offers advice to recreational users on how to respect and protect the sensitive ecosystems and species of these areas.

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Wildlife Management Unit biologist contacts

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This map provides current contact information for biologists assigned to various wildlife management units across the province. These biologists can be contacted for various fish and wildlife... More ≫

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This map provides current contact information for biologists assigned to various wildlife management units across the province. These biologists can be contacted for various fish and wildlife related queries, including: hunting information for specific WMUs; trapping related questions and issues including registered trap line information updates; wildlife survey or handling permit requests for industrial land-use requirements; and advice on mitigating the impacts of industrial activities on wildlife populations.

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MacKenzie Creek restoration & trail project

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Background information and map showing the restoration work and trail upgrades in the MacKenzie Creek watershed, located SE of Hinton, between 2019 and 2021. The rehabilitation work will... More ≫

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Background information and map showing the restoration work and trail upgrades in the MacKenzie Creek watershed, located SE of Hinton, between 2019 and 2021. The rehabilitation work will mitigate environmental impacts on the stream’s fish habitat from recreational use.

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Bighorn Dam

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The Bighorn Dam is located west of Nordegg in Clearwater County, downstream of Abraham Lake and is managed by TransAlta. The leased lands around the dam are popular for recreation and increased... More ≫

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The Bighorn Dam is located west of Nordegg in Clearwater County, downstream of Abraham Lake and is managed by TransAlta. The leased lands around the dam are popular for recreation and increased random camping and OHV use has raised dam and public safety concerns. The Government of Alberta is implementing recreation management efforts and funding investments to conserve and protect the area and public safety.

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Ministerial order 51/2021 [Environment and Parks]

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The Kananaskis conservation pass order signed by Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks on May 27, 2021.

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Ministerial order 52/2021 [Environment and Parks]

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The Public Lands Camping Pass Order signed by Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks on May 27, 2021.

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Wildlife management unit map

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This provincial base map outlines the boundaries of Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) in Alberta. Also included are areas delineated for provincial parks, provincial wildland and wilderness parks,... More ≫

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This provincial base map outlines the boundaries of Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) in Alberta. Also included are areas delineated for provincial parks, provincial wildland and wilderness parks, First Nations Reserves and Metis Settlements, zones where hunting is restricted or prohibited, bird and wildlife sanctuaries, ecological reserves, areas with special vehicle and/or weapons restrictions and other special land-use areas across the province.

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