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Managing riparian areas

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Riparian areas on public land are the vegetation zones next to flowing and standing water bodies. Although they make up only about two per cent of the land in Alberta, they are often far more... More ≫

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Riparian areas on public land are the vegetation zones next to flowing and standing water bodies. Although they make up only about two per cent of the land in Alberta, they are often far more productive than the adjoining upland. Because of this, they are used extensively by wildlife, agricultural producers and recreationists. This backgrounder provides general information on the importance of riparian areas and industrial use of riparian areas.

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Lesser Slave Lake water level needs scoping study

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This study was conducted as part of the process of developing a water management plan for the Lesser Slave Lake and River basins. In order to facilitate an evaluation of the effects of... More ≫

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This study was conducted as part of the process of developing a water management plan for the Lesser Slave Lake and River basins. In order to facilitate an evaluation of the effects of manipulating lake elevations in the development of a water management plan for the basins, this study addressed the extent and availability of existing information that could be considered in the determination of the likely consequences of various lake surface elevations on the lake’s ecosystem.

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