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CWD-positive deer : information sheet

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Presents information for hunters who submit a head that is suspected of having chronic wasting disease.

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Echinococcus multilocularis in Alberta

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of echinococcus multilocularis in Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife... More ≫

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of echinococcus multilocularis in Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management, public significance, and prevention and control measures that can be taken. One in a series of fact sheets on common parasites and diseases of fishes and wildlife in Alberta.

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Land exchange - net benefit

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Only proposed land exchanges that offer a net benefit to the province are approved. If approved, the land is exchanged in accordance with any terms and conditions attached to the approval. After... More ≫

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Only proposed land exchanges that offer a net benefit to the province are approved. If approved, the land is exchanged in accordance with any terms and conditions attached to the approval. After the exchange takes place, the land owner continues to be bound by all applicable laws and regulations.

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Authorizations under the Public Lands Act for work within the bed and shore of water bodies

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Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams. With few exceptions, the lands of the bed and shore of... More ≫

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Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams. With few exceptions, the lands of the bed and shore of permanent and naturally occurring bodies of water are public land, and the property of all Albertans. AEP manages access, work, and occupation on these public lands through authorizations under the Public Lands Act.

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Debris removal

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The June 2013 flood resulted in the deposit of unprecedented amounts of debris in rivers and streams. In some cases, debris can result in channel blockages, harmful erosion, localized flooding and... More ≫

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The June 2013 flood resulted in the deposit of unprecedented amounts of debris in rivers and streams. In some cases, debris can result in channel blockages, harmful erosion, localized flooding and may pose a significant public safety hazard.

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Approval amendment [Expedited Authorizations Process for Flood Recovery]

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Under the Water Act and Public Lands Act, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) manages the authorization process for activities in water bodies and Crown lands in the vicinity... More ≫

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Under the Water Act and Public Lands Act, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) manages the authorization process for activities in water bodies and Crown lands in the vicinity of water bodies (beds and shores), includingerosion control, bank stabilization, stream crossings, and the construction of flood mitigation structures. To help Albertans rebuild after the june 2013 flood, ESRD developed an Expedited Authorizations Process for Flood Recovery (EAPFR) projects. The EAPFR combines and streamlines the application process for Water Act Approvals and Public Lands Act Temporary Field Authorizations.

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Restricted activity period fact sheet

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This information sheet explains restricted activity period, which are designed times of the year where in-stream work must be avoided to prevent impacts to fish during sensitive life stages such... More ≫

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This information sheet explains restricted activity period, which are designed times of the year where in-stream work must be avoided to prevent impacts to fish during sensitive life stages such as migration, spawning, egg incubation, emergence, etc.

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Aquatic environment fact sheet

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, streams. creeks. and wetlands. ESRD addresses impacts from this... More ≫

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, streams. creeks. and wetlands. ESRD addresses impacts from this work to the aquatic environment through the approvals process under the provincial Water Act. Section 36 (1) of the Water Act specifies that no person may commence or continue and activity that may impact the aquatic environment except pursuant to an approval.

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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program : Diamond T Loop trail

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on... More ≫

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on public lands. This fact sheet describes work that has been done to restore the Diamond T Loop Trail in Kananaskis Country.

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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program : Elbow Valley trail over Canyon Creek

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on... More ≫

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on public lands. This fact sheet describes work that has been done to restore the Elbow Valley trail over Canyon Creek.

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