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Quick facts : aquatic invasive species [2018]

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This fact sheet presents some facts on aquatic invasive species and steps that can be taken by the public to prevent their spread.

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Decontamination protocol for watercraft & equipment

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Aquatic invasive species (AIS) and fish disease pose significant risks to the conservation and sustainability of our native species and their habitat. This manual provides consistent protocols for... More ≫

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Aquatic invasive species (AIS) and fish disease pose significant risks to the conservation and sustainability of our native species and their habitat. This manual provides consistent protocols for the inspection and cleaning of vehicles, watercraft, and water-based equipment, which will help prevent the spread of AIS during all field activities of government staff. The manual is accompanied by a quick reference guide, an equipment list, and a map of aquatic invasive species decontamination risk zone.

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Decontamination protocol for watercraft & equipment : quick reference guide

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Aquatic invasive species and fish disease pose significant risks to the conservation and sustainability of Alberta’s native species and their habitat. A Decontamination Protocol was developed to... More ≫

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Aquatic invasive species and fish disease pose significant risks to the conservation and sustainability of Alberta’s native species and their habitat. A Decontamination Protocol was developed to address the detection of whirling disease in the province, but is also intended to address additional aquatic invasive species of concern. This quick reference guide is intended to provide an overview of the steps required by the Decontamination Protocol, which provides in-depth details on the specific steps required in each identified risk zone in the province.

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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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Prevent the spread of whirling disease [poster]

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This information poster provides four steps boaters can take to prevent the spread of whirling disease, which causes mortality in salmonid fish including trout and whitefish.

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Ministerial Order 52/2016 [Environment and Parks] : fish quarantine order

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Quarantined all commercial fish culture operations until individual fish farms and hatcheries licensed for salmonids are tested for the presence of whirling disease. The intent is to protect... More ≫

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Quarantined all commercial fish culture operations until individual fish farms and hatcheries licensed for salmonids are tested for the presence of whirling disease. The intent is to protect Alberta’s fish populations and fishing industry by reducing the risk of whirling disease transmission from fish farms and hatcheries to wild populations.

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Zebra and Quagga mussels

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This infographic provides some quick facts about mussel species that are considered aquatic invasive species in Alberta.

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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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Assessment of 8 Alberta waterbodies

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The objective of the project was to gather sufficient data within each of the eight water bodies to make it possible to determine if each water body has appropriate habitat (depth and water... More ≫

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The objective of the project was to gather sufficient data within each of the eight water bodies to make it possible to determine if each water body has appropriate habitat (depth and water quality) to support stocked fish throughout the year. The recorded information will also determine which fish species would be best suited for stocking based on habitat conditions. The eight lakes that were assessed were Dolberg Lake, Salter’s Lake, Muir Lake, Cardiff Park Pond, Black Nugget Mine Pit Lake, Dillberry Lake, Blood Indian Creek Reservoir, and Tyrell Lake. To achieve the project objective, a bathymetry survey and several water quality profiles at different seasons throughout the year were completed for each lake.

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Pigeon Lake fisheries management update : regulation change notification

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Describes fishing regulation changes being made Pigeon Lake for the 2016-2017 season as part of conservation efforts to recover northern pike populations.

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