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Species at risk 2013-14 recovery action summary : Athabasca rainbow trout

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Presents background information on the Athabasca rainbow trout, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the... More ≫

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Presents background information on the Athabasca rainbow trout, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the Athabasca rainbow trout, strategies being used to reach the recovery goal, a short summary of progress on recent and ongoing recovery actions, and any upcoming actions being considered to aid recovery of the species.

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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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