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Provincial wetland restoration/compensation fact sheet

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This fact sheet provides an overview of 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... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides an overview of 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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2013 overview of Pigeon Lake water quality, sediment quality, and nonfish biota

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Severe cyanobacterial blooms in Pigeon Lake led to an increased concern about the lake's water quality. In order to better understand the ecology and chemistry of the lake and all the factors that... More ≫

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Severe cyanobacterial blooms in Pigeon Lake led to an increased concern about the lake's water quality. In order to better understand the ecology and chemistry of the lake and all the factors that may affect its water quality, an enhanced lake and watershed monitoring program was initiated in 2012 and expanded in 2013. Data was collected to provide insight into potential causes of blooms, to develop a nutrient budget in order to partition phosphorus sources in the watershed and to objectively evaluate what management approaches may be most appropriate for improving the water quality in the lake. This report provides a synopsis of all 2013 data collected.

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Quick facts : aquatic invasive species [2013]

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This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of the problem of aquatic invasive species in Alberta's waterways and steps that can be taken to prevent their spread.

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Stepping back from the water : a beneficial management practices guide for new development near water bodies in Alberta's settled region [2012]

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The question often arises: what is the minimum setback needed to protect aquatic ecosystems from development such as buildings, roads and other permanent structures? This handbook answers this... More ≫

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The question often arises: what is the minimum setback needed to protect aquatic ecosystems from development such as buildings, roads and other permanent structures? This handbook answers this question by providing decision makers with information for determining setback widths and designing effective buffers adjacent to water bodies.

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Water for life : progress report, December 1, 2008-March 31, 2011

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This progress report highlights a selection of the activities, programs, and tools being pursued under the Water for Life strategy within the timeframe of December 2008 to March 2011. Each section... More ≫

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This progress report highlights a selection of the activities, programs, and tools being pursued under the Water for Life strategy within the timeframe of December 2008 to March 2011. Each section of the report contains a selection of accomplishments and a featured story. A table outlining actions planned for the goals or key direction is also included.

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The Alberta desktop method for determining environmental flows (instream flow needs)

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This fact sheet provides a summary of information contained in the report A Desktop Method for Establishing Environmental Flows in Alberta Rivers and Streams. The main report was developed... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides a summary of information contained in the report A Desktop Method for Establishing Environmental Flows in Alberta Rivers and Streams. The main report was developed primarily for rivers that have natural flows and to make a full protection environmental flow recommendation where site-specific instream flow needs data is not available.

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Aquatic environmentally significant areas in Alberta

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The department has led the development of a report, map and GIS files identifying aquatic environmentally significant areas (AESA) in Alberta based on ecological criteria identified by the Alberta... More ≫

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The department has led the development of a report, map and GIS files identifying aquatic environmentally significant areas (AESA) in Alberta based on ecological criteria identified by the Alberta Water Council. Using the systematic conservation planning approach, the AESA project assembled aquatic ecosystem data, established parameters for combining the data and developed a model with map output depicting geographic areas.

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Alternative water supply storage & management methods : adding tools to Alberta’s water toolbox

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To meet the Water for Life strategy's third goal to provide reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy Alberta's water, managers and agencies may consider many potential sources of... More ≫

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To meet the Water for Life strategy's third goal to provide reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy Alberta's water, managers and agencies may consider many potential sources of water and a wide array of supply storage and management methods. In 2008, Alberta Environment and Water commissioned a review of methods for water supply storage and management that have never or rarely been used in Alberta. All the methods in the report are applicable to Alberta's mountain and prairie regions and all have been used in other parts of the world.

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Pigeon Lake fisheries management : update January 2010

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Provides an overview of and update on fish management issues in Pigeon Lake, including an update on the implementation of the 2003 Pigeon Lake Fisheries Management Plan and results of the... More ≫

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Provides an overview of and update on fish management issues in Pigeon Lake, including an update on the implementation of the 2003 Pigeon Lake Fisheries Management Plan and results of the 2008-2009 review of the plan.

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Water for life : action plan

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The Water for Life strategy outlines the Government of Alberta's commitments to manage and safeguard Alberta's water resources. The strategy has been the vehicle for managing Alberta's precious... More ≫

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The Water for Life strategy outlines the Government of Alberta's commitments to manage and safeguard Alberta's water resources. The strategy has been the vehicle for managing Alberta's precious water resources since its release in 2003. The goals and key directions outlined in the Strategy will be achieved through the Water for Life action plan, which is designed to ensure achievable and timely outcomes that reflect growing pressures on the province's water supplies.

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