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Upper Athabasca Region surface water quality management framework for the Upper Athabasca River

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Surface water quality management frameworks are a key component of Alberta's cumulative effects management system. These frameworks are designed to monitor, evaluate and proactively manage the... More ≫

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Surface water quality management frameworks are a key component of Alberta's cumulative effects management system. These frameworks are designed to monitor, evaluate and proactively manage the cumulative effects of human activity on ambient surface water quality in Alberta's major rivers. The frameworks do not replace existing regulatory processes, but rather add to and complement existing policies, legislation, regulations and management tools. This particular framework is focused on the upper Athabasca River.

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Operational policy : lower Athabasca River weekly flows

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This operational policy provides additional information on the process for the determination, communication, and application of weekly flows that is used in the implementation of the Lower... More ≫

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This operational policy provides additional information on the process for the determination, communication, and application of weekly flows that is used in the implementation of the Lower Athabasca Region Surface Water Quantity Management Framework for the Lower Athabasca River weekly management triggers and water withdrawal limits.

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Alberta pygmy whitefish recovery plan

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This is the recovery plan for the pygmy whitefish, a small, rare fish in Alberta that is listed as Threatened under the Wildlife Act. It includes a situational analysis, threats assessment,... More ≫

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This is the recovery plan for the pygmy whitefish, a small, rare fish in Alberta that is listed as Threatened under the Wildlife Act. It includes a situational analysis, threats assessment, recovery goals and objective, and strategies and actions to recover the species.

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Trail plan for Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park, Northeast Region

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Presents a trail plan for Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park, which is located between the Athabasca River and the Pembina River. The intent is to develop a designated trail system that allows... More ≫

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Presents a trail plan for Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park, which is located between the Athabasca River and the Pembina River. The intent is to develop a designated trail system that allows park users to continue their recreational activities while directing them away from sensitive areas that are easily damaged by off-highway vehicle use. The trail plan aligns with Alberta’s Plan for Parks, 2009-2019, which is a 10-year blueprint for guiding management of Alberta’s parks system to ensure sustainability of Alberta’s landscapes, while enhancing recreational opportunities.

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Lower Athabasca region : surface water quantity management framework for the Lower Athabasca River

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The Surface Water Quantity Management Framework for the Lower Athabasca River establishes weekly management triggers and water withdrawal limits to enable proactive management of mineable oil... More ≫

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The Surface Water Quantity Management Framework for the Lower Athabasca River establishes weekly management triggers and water withdrawal limits to enable proactive management of mineable oil sands water use from the Athabasca River. The Framework also introduces a series of adaptive management triggers that will indicate when river flow and water use conditions are close to-, or outside of-, the range of predicted future conditions used in modelling and development of the weekly management triggers and water withdrawal limits.

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Alberta Athabasca rainbow trout recovery plan 2014-2019

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The Athabasca rainbow trout, a small salmonid native to small streams and rivers of the upper Athabasca watershed, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to increase... More ≫

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The Athabasca rainbow trout, a small salmonid native to small streams and rivers of the upper Athabasca watershed, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to increase the number of Athabasca rainbow trout populations in low risk categories by a minimum of 10 per cent and to reverse the trend of an increasing number of populations in high risk categories. The plan provides background information on the Athabasca rainbow trout, describes the threats facing the species, outlines proposed strategies to address these threats, and presents an action plan that lists priority actions required to maintain and restore the species.

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Lower Athabasca Region : surface water quality management framework for the Lower Athabasca River

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's three Lower Athabasca Region management frameworks were designed to maintain flexibility and to proactively manage cumulative effects to air... More ≫

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's three Lower Athabasca Region management frameworks were designed to maintain flexibility and to proactively manage cumulative effects to air quality, surface water quality and groundwater quality and quantity within the Lower Athabasca Region. The frameworks provide context for development and related regulatory processes and facilitate sustainable resource management. They are intended to add to and complement, not replace, existing policies, legislation, regulations and management tools.

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Athabasca River sandhills access and protection plan

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The Athabasca River Sandhills Access and Protection Plan was initiated to reconcile the demands of motorized and non-motorized recreational users with the need to protect significant portions of... More ≫

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The Athabasca River Sandhills Access and Protection Plan was initiated to reconcile the demands of motorized and non-motorized recreational users with the need to protect significant portions of areas outlined in the local integrated resource plan.

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Athabasca River sandhills local integrated resource plan

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The purpose of the Athabasca Sandhills Local Integrated Resource Plan is to provide direction for managing and using public land and resources in the planning area to provide a variety of benefits... More ≫

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The purpose of the Athabasca Sandhills Local Integrated Resource Plan is to provide direction for managing and using public land and resources in the planning area to provide a variety of benefits for Albertans. A resource is defined as anything perceived by society as having value, including such traditional resources as land, timber and minerals as well as less tangible resources without an obvious market value, such as unique ecosystems and recreational opportunities. Generally the plan maximizes benefits by specifying where, when and how resources will be managed and used.

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Big Bend sub-regional integrated resource plan

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Presents the provincial government’s intentions for the allocation, use and management of public lands and resources in the Big Ben subregion. It is intended to be a guide to resource managers,... More ≫

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Presents the provincial government’s intentions for the allocation, use and management of public lands and resources in the Big Ben subregion. It is intended to be a guide to resource managers, industry and publics having responsibility or interests in the area rather than a regulatory mechanism. Resource potentials and opportunities for development are identified with a view to assisting in the economic progress of Alberta.

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