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White-nose syndrome (WNS)

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Provides basic information about the disease that causes significant mortality in bat species.

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Accessing water for household purposes in Alberta : municipal, water co-operatives and private systems

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The Water Act protects water being used for household purposes by providing a statutory right for household purposes and giving it top priority over all other uses of water. This fact sheet covers... More ≫

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The Water Act protects water being used for household purposes by providing a statutory right for household purposes and giving it top priority over all other uses of water. This fact sheet covers the three ways households may receive water including a municipal source, a water co-operative, or a private system.

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Species at risk implementation report : Rocky Creek Bull Trout Recovery Project

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This report summarizes the results of a reclamation project at Rocky Creek, a tributary to the Clearwater River. The project was initiated in 2017 to reduce sedimentation, to eliminate direct... More ≫

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This report summarizes the results of a reclamation project at Rocky Creek, a tributary to the Clearwater River. The project was initiated in 2017 to reduce sedimentation, to eliminate direct threats of recreational use of the area on bull trout habitat, and to monitor the response of the bull trout population.

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Species at risk implementation report : Fall Creek reclamation project

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This report summarizes the results of a reclamation project at Fall Creek, a tributary to the Ram River, that was initiated in 2018 to reduce sedimentation and to eliminate direct threats of... More ≫

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This report summarizes the results of a reclamation project at Fall Creek, a tributary to the Ram River, that was initiated in 2018 to reduce sedimentation and to eliminate direct threats of recreational use of the area on bull trout habitat.

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Water apportionment : how water is shared in the prairie provinces

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This document describes Alberta's apportionment agreement with the other prairie provinces. The Rocky Mountains in Alberta are the headwaters of many rivers that flow east into the other prairie... More ≫

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This document describes Alberta's apportionment agreement with the other prairie provinces. The Rocky Mountains in Alberta are the headwaters of many rivers that flow east into the other prairie provinces. To help ensure that downstream provinces can meet their water needs, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have agreed to share water resources between the three provinces. The process of determining each province’s portion of water is referred to as apportionment.

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Water conservation : what you can do

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This fact sheet includes tips and strategies for conserving water in your home, in your yard and at your place of business. Links to other helpful online resources are also included.

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Common carp (aka Eurasian carp)

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This alert provides information on Common Carp, a fish species that was introduced into East Pit Lake, which is west of Edmonton. The fact sheet includes a description of common carp, why it is of... More ≫

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This alert provides information on Common Carp, a fish species that was introduced into East Pit Lake, which is west of Edmonton. The fact sheet includes a description of common carp, why it is of concern, and how it impacts Alberta ecosystems.

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Alberta drought response plan : preparing the province for drought

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Alberta’s Drought Response Plan is designed to help government, irrigators, communities, businesses and others respond quickly and effectively to drought. The objective of each action in the plan... More ≫

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Alberta’s Drought Response Plan is designed to help government, irrigators, communities, businesses and others respond quickly and effectively to drought. The objective of each action in the plan is to protect the health and safety of Albertans from the impacts of drought. This information sheet explains the five stages of drought response and drought response tools.

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2024 drought support : expedited Water Act licence support for surface water diversions

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is... More ≫

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is implementing expedited Water Act licence and approval processes to support Albertans impacted by drought conditions. Water users and those who wish to conduct work in or around water can receive expedited assistance from EPA to help minimize the impact of drought.

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2024 drought support : expedited Water Act licence support for groundwater diversions

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is... More ≫

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is implementing expedited Water Act licence and approval processes to support Albertans impacted by drought conditions. Well owners and water well drillers can receive expedited assistance from EPA to help minimize the impacts from drought.

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