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Quirk Creek fisheries data series : summary and analysis

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Brook trout have become established in the Quirk Creek watershed, raising concern about native, Threatened westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout. Several partners established the brook trout... More ≫

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Brook trout have become established in the Quirk Creek watershed, raising concern about native, Threatened westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout. Several partners established the brook trout suppression project, running from 1998 to 2015, to test the efficacy of selective harvest in controlling brook trout and promoting recovery of the threatened trout. Westslope cutthroat trout recruitment was negatively affected by brook trout; native trout have not recovered despite the suppression of brook trout. This report explores several potential mechanisms to explain the lack of recovery and provides recommendations for management of this fishery.

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MULTISAR: multi-species conservation value modelling within the Grasslands Natural Region of Alberta

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To enable the prioritization of management activities in the Grassland Natural Region (GNR) of Alberta, a multi-species conservation value (MCV) model was created for 14 priority wildlife species... More ≫

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To enable the prioritization of management activities in the Grassland Natural Region (GNR) of Alberta, a multi-species conservation value (MCV) model was created for 14 priority wildlife species using existing resource selection function and habitat suitability index models developed by MULTISAR. The MCV model is an index that incorporates habitat value, conservation status designations, distribution and habitat patch size for each of the 14 priority wildlife species within the GNR. Areas with "very high" MCV scores have more high-quality habitat, more priority species, priority species with higher conservation status, and/or priority species with more restricted ranges. Areas with "low" MCV scores have relatively low habitat value, fewer priority species, species with lower conservation statuses, and/or more wide-ranging species. An MCV map was produced to identify areas with high multi-species value for conservation and management and may be used to guide the application of...

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Situational analysis and jurisdictional review for the recovery of burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) in Alberta

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The burrowing owl is an Endangered species in Alberta. This situational analysis provides the current state of the burrowing owl in Alberta, including a summary of biology, distribution,... More ≫

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The burrowing owl is an Endangered species in Alberta. This situational analysis provides the current state of the burrowing owl in Alberta, including a summary of biology, distribution, population, success of recovery actions to date, and knowledge gaps. The jurisdictional review examines recovery actions undertaken in other jurisdictions, the success of these actions and their applicability in Alberta. Recommendation for the future of Alberta's burrowing owl recovery program are provided.

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Bow River reservoir options, Phase 1 : conceptual assessment, main report

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A May 2017 report by the Bow River Working Group provided advice on new reservoir storage on the Bow River upstream of Calgary to reduce flood and drought risk, and identified three reservoir... More ≫

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A May 2017 report by the Bow River Working Group provided advice on new reservoir storage on the Bow River upstream of Calgary to reduce flood and drought risk, and identified three reservoir options that warranted further study. From November 2018 to spring 2020, the Alberta government completed a conceptual assessment of the 3 water storage options. This package contains the conceptual assessment’s final report and its appendices.

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Provincial flood damage assessment study : Town of Canmore : damage estimates

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Flood damage estimates are required for evaluating the cost effectiveness of projects designed to alleviate flood impacts. The Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Tool enables the standardized... More ≫

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Flood damage estimates are required for evaluating the cost effectiveness of projects designed to alleviate flood impacts. The Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Tool enables the standardized calculation of flood damages for varying levels of inundation within a community. Using this tool, a community-specific damage model for different flood frequencies has been developed for the Town of Canmore. Direct damages are presented as being caused by overland flooding and sewer backup/groundwater flooding. Indirect damages includes residential displacement, business interruption, and intangible impacts to households.

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Provincial flood damage assessment study : City of Red Deer : damage estimates

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Flood damage estimates are required for evaluating the cost effectiveness of projects designed to alleviate flood impacts. The Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Tool enables the standardized... More ≫

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Flood damage estimates are required for evaluating the cost effectiveness of projects designed to alleviate flood impacts. The Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Tool enables the standardized calculation of flood damages for varying levels of inundation within a community. Using this tool, a community-specific damage model for different flood frequencies has been developed for the City of Red Deer. Direct damages are presented as being caused by overland flooding and sewer backup/groundwater flooding. Indirect damages includes residential displacement, business interruption, and intangible impacts to households.

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Provincial flood damage assessment study : Town of Sundre : damage estimates

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Flood damage estimates are required for evaluating the cost effectiveness of projects designed to alleviate flood impacts. The Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Tool enables the standardized... More ≫

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Flood damage estimates are required for evaluating the cost effectiveness of projects designed to alleviate flood impacts. The Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Tool enables the standardized calculation of flood damages for varying levels of inundation within a community. Using this tool, a community-specific damage model for different flood frequencies has been developed for the Town of Sundre. Direct damages are presented as being caused by overland flooding and sewer backup/groundwater flooding. Indirect damages includes residential displacement, business interruption, and intangible impacts to households.

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Provincial flood damage assessment study : City of Fort McMurray : damage estimates

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Flood damage estimates are required for evaluating the cost effectiveness of projects designed to alleviate flood impacts. The Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Tool enables the standardized... More ≫

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Flood damage estimates are required for evaluating the cost effectiveness of projects designed to alleviate flood impacts. The Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Tool enables the standardized calculation of flood damages for varying levels of inundation within a community. Using this tool, a community-specific damage model for different flood frequencies has been developed for the City of Fort McMurray. Direct damages are presented as being caused by overland flooding and sewer backup/groundwater flooding. Indirect damages includes residential displacement, business interruption, and intangible impacts to households.

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Provincial flood damage assessment study : Town of Peace River : damage estimates

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Flood damage estimates are required for evaluating the cost effectiveness of projects designed to alleviate flood impacts. The Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Tool enables the standardized... More ≫

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Flood damage estimates are required for evaluating the cost effectiveness of projects designed to alleviate flood impacts. The Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Tool enables the standardized calculation of flood damages for varying levels of inundation within a community. Using this tool, a community-specific damage model for different flood frequencies has been developed for the Town of Peace River. Direct damages are presented as being caused by overland flooding and sewer backup/groundwater flooding. Indirect damages includes residential displacement, business interruption, and intangible impacts to households.

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Environmental Assessment - Castle Mountain Resort Inc. Future Development

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Castle Mountain Resort Inc. future development. Castle Mountain Resort Inc. is proposing an expansion of their winter ski and... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Castle Mountain Resort Inc. future development. Castle Mountain Resort Inc. is proposing an expansion of their winter ski and snowboard resort to include summer activities, increase winter activities and develop additional base area facilities to accommodate a larger number of visitors. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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