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Critical Habitat of Aquatic Species at Risk

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Critical habitat is identified for species listed as Endangered or Threatened under the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA) and where federal critical habitat protection orders are in effect.... More ≫

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Critical habitat is identified for species listed as Endangered or Threatened under the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA) and where federal critical habitat protection orders are in effect. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is the responsible authority for the protection, recovery and conservation of all listed aquatic species at risk in Canada. Critical habitat is defined as the habitat that is necessary for the survival or recovery of a listed wildlife species and that is identified as such in the recovery strategy or action plan for the species (https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/species-risk-public-registry.html). SARA makes it illegal to destroy any part of the critical habitat of a listed species and may impose restrictions on development and construction. Species in this layer have federal protection of critical habitat under a Critical Habitat Order pursuant to subsections 58(4) and (5) of SARA, which brings into force the subsection 58(1)...

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Wildlife Regulation

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The regulation supports the Wildlife Act in managing Alberta’s wildlife. It addresses: hunting, trapping, collection, and possession of wildlife, and adds protections for endangered animals; sale,... More ≫

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The regulation supports the Wildlife Act in managing Alberta’s wildlife. It addresses: hunting, trapping, collection, and possession of wildlife, and adds protections for endangered animals; sale, import and export of wildlife, controlled animals (non-native animals that are regulated), and endangered species, and the possession of animals in captivity; identification and categorization of wildlife species and controlled animals; permits - many species of wildlife and all controlled possessed live animals require permits. Permits are required for the import, export, research, wildlife rehabilitation and falconry, and for commercial activities such as outfitting and guiding, buying fur, taxidermy, tanning and zoos; wildlife damage to property; and wildlife sanctuaries and other special areas where wildlife are protected from the activities of humans.

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Species at risk implementation report : Rocky Creek Bull Trout Recovery Project

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This report summarizes the results of a reclamation project at Rocky Creek, a tributary to the Clearwater River. The project was initiated in 2017 to reduce sedimentation, to eliminate direct... More ≫

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This report summarizes the results of a reclamation project at Rocky Creek, a tributary to the Clearwater River. The project was initiated in 2017 to reduce sedimentation, to eliminate direct threats of recreational use of the area on bull trout habitat, and to monitor the response of the bull trout population.

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Species at risk implementation report : Fall Creek reclamation project

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This report summarizes the results of a reclamation project at Fall Creek, a tributary to the Ram River. The project was initiated in 2018 to reduce sedimentation and to eliminate direct threats... More ≫

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This report summarizes the results of a reclamation project at Fall Creek, a tributary to the Ram River. The project was initiated in 2018 to reduce sedimentation and to eliminate direct threats of recreational use of the area on bull trout habitat.

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Species at risk survey report : greater sage-grouse habitat management (2023)

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The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is arguably Alberta’s most “at risk” species. Monitoring of sage-grouse in Alberta has been sporadic since it began in 1968. However, since the... More ≫

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The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is arguably Alberta’s most “at risk” species. Monitoring of sage-grouse in Alberta has been sporadic since it began in 1968. However, since the species decline was documented in the mid-1990s a concerted effort has been made to monitor the population each spring. This report summarizes results of Greater sage-grouse habitat assessments conducted in 2023.

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Alberta ferruginous hawk recovery plan [2024]

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The ferruginous hawk, a migratory bird of prey which occurs exclusively in North America, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The Alberta Ferruginous Hawk Recovery Plan refines the long-term... More ≫

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The ferruginous hawk, a migratory bird of prey which occurs exclusively in North America, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The Alberta Ferruginous Hawk Recovery Plan refines the long-term recovery goal for the species and identifies indicators of success to continue to implement recovery strategies and actions necessary for the recovery and conservation of ferruginous hawk in Alberta as outlined in the Alberta Ferruginous Hawk Recovery Plan 2009-2014. The goal of this recovery plan is to achieve a viable, self-sustaining ferruginous hawk population distributed across suitable habitat in Alberta's Grassland Natural Region through maintenance and/or enhancement of a functional prairie ecosystem. The plan provides background information on the ferruginous hawk, describes the threats facing the species, outlines proposed strategies to address these threats, and presents an action plan that lists priority actions required to maintain and restore the species.

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Species at risk survey report : loggerhead shrike survey 2019

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In Alberta, the loggerhead shrike is considered to be a Species of Special Concern. Since 1987, a prairie-wide roadside survey has been conducted every five years to monitor populations. This... More ≫

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In Alberta, the loggerhead shrike is considered to be a Species of Special Concern. Since 1987, a prairie-wide roadside survey has been conducted every five years to monitor populations. This report summarizes results of the 2019 survey conducted in Alberta, and compares results with surveys conducted in 1987, 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013.

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Species at risk survey report : greater sage-grouse lek census 2023

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The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is arguably Alberta’s most “at risk” species. Monitoring of sage-grouse in Alberta has been sporadic since it began in 1968. However, since the... More ≫

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The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is arguably Alberta’s most “at risk” species. Monitoring of sage-grouse in Alberta has been sporadic since it began in 1968. However, since the species decline was documented in the mid-1990s a concerted effort has been made to monitor the population each spring. This report summarizes results of the lek counts conducted in 2023.

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Species at risk implementation report : limber and whitebark pine recovery implementation 2022

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This report provides a synopsis of provincial recovery implementation actions taken in 2022 related to the whitebark pine and limber pine recovery plans.

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Species at risk survey report : ferruginous hawk inventory 2022

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The ferruginous hawk is a large raptor within the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, inhabiting areas dominated by native prairie. It is currently listed as an Endangered species under Alberta’s... More ≫

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The ferruginous hawk is a large raptor within the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, inhabiting areas dominated by native prairie. It is currently listed as an Endangered species under Alberta’s Wildlife Act. The provincial ferruginous hawk population has been estimated every five years since 1982, except between the years 1993 and 1999. This report presents the findings of the 2022 survey.

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