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An assessment of wetland health and values in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland

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Wetlands are an important part of an ecosystem, supporting a higher biodiversity than surrounding landscapes and benefitting the watershed by reducing floods, improving water quality and... More ≫

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Wetlands are an important part of an ecosystem, supporting a higher biodiversity than surrounding landscapes and benefitting the watershed by reducing floods, improving water quality and maintaining surface water during dry periods. The Industrial Heartland area northeast of Edmonton is home to more than 12,000 wetlands occupying 45 square kilometres, or eight per cent of the total land area. This report is intended to improve the understanding of the current state of wetlands in the area, an integral step in the development of a wetland management strategy.

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Wetlands : a wetland education partnership science program for Grade 5 students

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This curriculum guide was developed by the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre as a full day field study with multidisciplinary preparatory and post-activity support. The intent is to offer... More ≫

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This curriculum guide was developed by the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre as a full day field study with multidisciplinary preparatory and post-activity support. The intent is to offer natural world experiences for students which reflect the curriculum expectations of Topic E: Wetland Ecosystems from the Grade 5 Alberta elementary science curriculum.

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Wetlands : webbed feet not required

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Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required is a resource guide that combines a variety of hands-on, interactive activities with inquiry-based learning. Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required aligns with... More ≫

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Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required is a resource guide that combines a variety of hands-on, interactive activities with inquiry-based learning. Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required aligns with curriculum expectations for Grade Five Science Topic E: Wetland Ecosystems. The activities in this guide also make connections to other subjects such as Language Arts, Physical Education, Geography and Social Studies. Supplementary resources related to the activities can be found on Alberta Environment’s website.

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Guideline for wetland establishment on reclaimed oil sands leases. Second edition

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This second edition of the wetlands guideline is an update of the state of knowledge regarding reclamation of wetlands in the oil sands region. It describes an integrated approach to the planning,... More ≫

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This second edition of the wetlands guideline is an update of the state of knowledge regarding reclamation of wetlands in the oil sands region. It describes an integrated approach to the planning, design, construction, monitoring and adaptive management of reclaimed wetlands.

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Provincial wetland restoration/compensation guide

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This guide has been written for government regulators, land developers, the public, wetland restoration agencies, and government departments whose mandates or activities affect wetlands. It... More ≫

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This guide has been written for government regulators, land developers, the public, wetland restoration agencies, and government departments whose mandates or activities affect wetlands. It explains how applications under the Water Act will be reviewed when loss of wetland area will occur. It also explains wetland compensation; a process to help reduce loss of wetland area by restoring drained or altered naturally occurring wetlands.

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Guideline for wetland establishment on reclaimed oil sands leases (2007)

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This updated guideline provides information on ways to create wetlands (such as peatlands, marshes and shallow ponds) in areas affected by mineable oil sands development.

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Wetlands in Alberta

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This brochure answers basic questions about wetlands such as: What is a wetland? What is a peatland? How do wetlands contribute to water quality? How can you restore wetlands?

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Wetland restoration program : Water Act approval administrative guide

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The Wetland restoration program guide provides information about the types of wetland restorations.

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Wetlands at work for you

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Summarizes information about the importance of wetlands.

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Focus on wetlands

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This paper provides a basic introduction to wetlands of Alberta, describes the importance of wetlands and their contribution to water quality, and wetland conservation efforts.

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