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Alberta native trout science workshop proceedings : February 1-3, 2023

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This report is a compilation of abstracts, extended abstracts and papers presented at the Alberta Native Trout Science Workshop on February 1-3, 2023. The workshop was jointly sponsored by the... More ≫

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This report is a compilation of abstracts, extended abstracts and papers presented at the Alberta Native Trout Science Workshop on February 1-3, 2023. The workshop was jointly sponsored by the Office of the Chief Scientist (Environment and Protected Areas) and fRI Research (non-governmental organization).

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Annual fire weather report

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Each annual report summarizes the fire season from a synoptic weather perspective, highlighting the weather conditions that lead up to extreme fire danger. Changes to the weather section and new... More ≫

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Each annual report summarizes the fire season from a synoptic weather perspective, highlighting the weather conditions that lead up to extreme fire danger. Changes to the weather section and new instruments being implemented are also covered. The reports are produced by meteorologists from the Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre.

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Bow River maximum allowable load, source identification and assessment of total phosphorus

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In this study, all existing sources including point sources, non-point sources and background sources, that are contributing phosphorus to the Bow River from headwater to Bow Mouth were... More ≫

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In this study, all existing sources including point sources, non-point sources and background sources, that are contributing phosphorus to the Bow River from headwater to Bow Mouth were identified, assessed and compared for their spatial and seasonal contributions based on best available data. Source identification and quantification provide fundamental information to the next step, Maximum Allowable Load determination.

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Bow River maximum allowable load, linkage of the total phosphorus sources and the dissolved oxygen target

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This study calculated the Maximum Allowable Load for total phosphorus that the Bow River can receive while maintaining water quality standards (eg. Dissolved Oxygen) based on best available data.

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MULTISAR : a multi-species conservation strategy for species at risk in the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, 2022–2023 report

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is... More ≫

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is a collaborative effort among landholders, Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks, and the Prairie Conservation Forum. This report summarizes MULTISAR's accomplishments in 2022-2023 in its three primary program areas: habitat conservation strategies; education, outreach and awareness; and research, monitoring, and evaluation.

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The WaterSHED monitoring program : technical progress report 2018-2021

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This is the second technical report from the multistakeholder WaterSHED water quality monitoring program of North Saskatchewan River Basin tributaries. The report includes a summary of program... More ≫

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This is the second technical report from the multistakeholder WaterSHED water quality monitoring program of North Saskatchewan River Basin tributaries. The report includes a summary of program operation, results from water quality sampling and flow monitoring, assessments of water quality relative to surface water quality guidelines, and quantification of mass export of several water quality parameters from tributaries across the basin. The report concludes with a review of program learnings realized during operation of the WaterSHED monitoring program and descriptions of ongoing and future work.

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Alberta's irrigation : a strategy for the future : strategy measures

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In 2014 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released Alberta's Irrigation: A Strategy For The Future. The document included five key strategies which together laid out the department's... More ≫

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In 2014 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released Alberta's Irrigation: A Strategy For The Future. The document included five key strategies which together laid out the department's blueprint for the future of the irrigation industry in Alberta. In an effort to manage and measure each of these strategies, an annual measurement and reporting of results was implemented.

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2023-24 sportfishing regulation engagement : what we heard report

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This document summarizes the feedback received from stakeholders during the sportfishing regulation engagement held in the winter of 2023.

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Oldman River fish community, 2012 : Oldman River Dam environmental monitoring program

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The report describes the fish community of the Oldman River between the Oldman River Dam and the confluence with the Bow River, based on the results of field sampling conducted in 2012. Assessment... More ≫

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The report describes the fish community of the Oldman River between the Oldman River Dam and the confluence with the Bow River, based on the results of field sampling conducted in 2012. Assessment of the fish community was completed as part of the Oldman River Dam environmental monitoring program. Monitoring was intended to determine the environmental impacts of the construction and operation of Oldman River Dam and the effectiveness of environmental mitigation measures. In 2012, the fish community in the Oldman River was similar to the pre-dam fish community, but the range of fish had likely shifted downstream in response to changes in flow and water temperature. Stocked brown trout persist, but additional work is needed to determine if a sport fishery has developed.

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Lake trout working group for Cold Lake summary report

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This summary report outlines the work that was completed by the Lake Trout Working Group for Cold Lake. The working group was established to provide advice, ideas, input, expertise and feedback... More ≫

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This summary report outlines the work that was completed by the Lake Trout Working Group for Cold Lake. The working group was established to provide advice, ideas, input, expertise and feedback to Environment and Protected Areas to develop new lake trout harvest regulation options for Cold Lake.

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