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Wabamun Lake fisheries management update

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Provides a background to fishing and fish populations in Wabamum Lake, outlines fisheries management objectives for the lake, and identifies the current status of the northern pike, walleye, and... More ≫

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Provides a background to fishing and fish populations in Wabamum Lake, outlines fisheries management objectives for the lake, and identifies the current status of the northern pike, walleye, and lake whitefish populations.

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North Saskatchewan regional plan : lake paleolimnology survey

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Pigeon and Wabamun Lakes are among the most heavily used recreational lakes in Alberta. Recently, apparent increases in algal blooms and fish kills have threatened the ecological integrity of... More ≫

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Pigeon and Wabamun Lakes are among the most heavily used recreational lakes in Alberta. Recently, apparent increases in algal blooms and fish kills have threatened the ecological integrity of these systems and may negatively affect their value to users. Limnological studies for the lakes are limited to the past 35 years, leading to uncertainty about the degree to which water quality has changed due to human activities. This study was initiated to fill this information gap from historical limnological data preserved in lake sediments. To better understand how to effectively manage cumulative impacts on the lakes, it is necessary to understand conditions in the lakes prior to development. Knowing these pre-development conditions will assist in setting reasonable and achievable goals for lake management.

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The Wabamun and area community exposure and health effects assessment final report

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This report summarizes the results of a community exposure and health effects assessment undertaken in the Wabamun area to gauge the impact of airborne contaminants on the health of the... More ≫

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This report summarizes the results of a community exposure and health effects assessment undertaken in the Wabamun area to gauge the impact of airborne contaminants on the health of the population. The report describes the population and personal distribution of exposure to airborne chemicals and particulates in the Wabamun area. Using a personal exposure model, the relative contribution of various exposure sources and pathways to airborne chemicals is estimated and associations between exposure to airborne chemicals and human health effects are described.

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The Wabamun and Area Community Exposure and Health Effects Assessment Program (WACEHEAP) : summary report

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This report summarizes the results of a community exposure and health effects assessment undertaken in the Wabamun area to gauge the impact of airborne contaminants on the health of the... More ≫

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This report summarizes the results of a community exposure and health effects assessment undertaken in the Wabamun area to gauge the impact of airborne contaminants on the health of the population. Information is presented in a summarized, easy-to-read format. Describes the goals of the study, the participant groups studies, results of the study, the contaminants which were studied, and recommendations that resulted from the study.

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Wabamun Lake oil spill August 2005 : data report for water and sediment quality in the pelagic area of the lake (August 4-5 to September 15, 2005)

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This report provides a summary of the chemical data (extractable and volatile priority pollutants, PAH, and trace metals) collected from water and sediments in the pelagic zone of the lake on the... More ≫

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This report provides a summary of the chemical data (extractable and volatile priority pollutants, PAH, and trace metals) collected from water and sediments in the pelagic zone of the lake on the days and weeks following the spill.

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Lake Wabamun water quality and sediment survey : preliminary report

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The 2002 Lake Wabamun water quality and sediment surveys were initiated based on public concerns regarding murky water in Lake Wabamun. The surveys were conducted between March and June 2002.... More ≫

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The 2002 Lake Wabamun water quality and sediment surveys were initiated based on public concerns regarding murky water in Lake Wabamun. The surveys were conducted between March and June 2002. During that time period, Alberta Environment obtained a number of samples of drinking water, lake water and sediment samples from various locations across Lake Wabamun and TransAlta effluent. Preliminary findings and next steps are presented in this report, while Alberta Environment conducts further sampling to determine how typical water and sediment samples taken so far compare to the rest of the lake and other lakes in Alberta.

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