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Survey of the odonate fauna in Kakwa Wildland Park, June - July, 2006

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Kakwa Wildland Park is located at the northern edge of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, about 114 km southwest of Grande Prairie. The purpose of this survey was to provide an annotated summary of the... More ≫

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Kakwa Wildland Park is located at the northern edge of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, about 114 km southwest of Grande Prairie. The purpose of this survey was to provide an annotated summary of the odonate species that occur in the park, including notes on such parameters as relative abundance, distribution patterns, range extensions and any other relevant biological or behavioural information. This information will contribute towards an increased understanding of the odonate fauna of the park and, in a broader context, of Alberta.

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Survey of the Lepidoptera fauna from the Holmes Crossing Sandhills Ecological Reserve, the Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Park, and nearby areas

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The Holmes Crossing Sandhills Ecological Reserve (ER) is 8 km southwest and the Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park (WPP) is 9 km east of Fort Assiniboine; both are located within... More ≫

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The Holmes Crossing Sandhills Ecological Reserve (ER) is 8 km southwest and the Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park (WPP) is 9 km east of Fort Assiniboine; both are located within the Central Mixedwood Subregion. Holmes Crossing Sandhills ER occupies 1982 hectares and Fort Assiniboine WPP occupies 7903 ha. The latter area was the focus of a Lepidoptera survey in 2005. Both areas contain a number of vegetated transverse sand dunes dominated by stands of jack pine. Other habitats include aspen forest, dry meadows, fens, marshes, bogs and a series of riparian balsam poplar and alder forests. The purpose of this survey was to provide an annotated summary of the Lepidoptera species that occur in these areas, including notes on such parameters as relative abundance, distribution patterns, range extensions and any other relevant biological or behavioral information. This information contributes towards an increased understanding of the Lepidoptera fauna found in this region...

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Sundance Provincial Park management plan

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Sundance Provincial Park is located in the Foothills Natural Region of west central Alberta approximately 21 kilometres west of Edson. The Sundance Provincial Park Management Plan provides a... More ≫

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Sundance Provincial Park is located in the Foothills Natural Region of west central Alberta approximately 21 kilometres west of Edson. The Sundance Provincial Park Management Plan provides a long-term vision and day-to-day guidance for stewardship of the park. Staff of Alberta Environment, within the context of existing legislation and regulations, prepared the plan. It outlines the type and extent of outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities, facilities and services. The plan provides direction regarding the delivery of heritage appreciation programs that assist Albertans and visitors to understand and appreciate our natural heritage while ensuring its ongoing preservation. The management plan was developed with public input and is intended to provide for the periodic review and revision to reflect the current thinking of Albertans on how our natural heritage will be preserved for present and future generations. The Minister responsible for parks and protected areas has...

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Peter Lougheed & Spray Valley Provincial Parks management plan

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This plan guides management of Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Parks consistent with legislation and policies that are in effect. The plan conforms with the existing Provincial Parks... More ≫

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This plan guides management of Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Parks consistent with legislation and policies that are in effect. The plan conforms with the existing Provincial Parks Act, other related legislation and the Kananaskis Country Recreation Policy 1999. The plan will be reviewed from time to time to ensure that it remains consistent with current legislation and policy. This plan provides a statement of management intent and objectives for the area. In addition, it identifies permissible public recreation activities, related facilities and provides guidelines for their future management and development. It also recognizes existing dispositions for hydro electric power generation, as well as the desirability of maintaining viable recreation/tourism and business opportunities in the area. While this plan focuses on the management of Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Parks, regional and valley-wide perspectives have been considered to ensure proper...

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Sibbald area summer trails

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A map and survival tips for the Sibbald recreation area.

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Spray Valley summer trails

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Trail maps and survival tips for the Spray Valley area.

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Turner Valley Gas Plant : surface water and groundwater monitoring programs

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The Turner Valley gas plant site, used for many decades for petroleum production and refining, was decommissioned after 1985 and was designated as a historic site in 1995. The objectives of the... More ≫

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The Turner Valley gas plant site, used for many decades for petroleum production and refining, was decommissioned after 1985 and was designated as a historic site in 1995. The objectives of the groundwater monitoring program were to: verify that known contaminants on site are not reaching the Sheep River; establish seasonal variation in flow and quality in the surface and groundwater regimes; and to provide information to be used in restoring and reclaiming the historic site in an environmentally effective way.

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Survey of rare vascular plants in La Butte Creek Wildland Provincial Park

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La Butte Creek Wildland Provincial park is one of 81 recently designated protected areas, established in March 1998. It is located in the northeast corner of Alberta, north of Lake Athabasca,... More ≫

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La Butte Creek Wildland Provincial park is one of 81 recently designated protected areas, established in March 1998. It is located in the northeast corner of Alberta, north of Lake Athabasca, about 300 km north of Ft. McMurray. The two main objectives of this reconnaissance survey were to: document the location, habitat and population size information for tracked vascular plant taxa occurring within the study area; and develop a preliminary list of vascular plant species for LBCWPP.

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Survey of rare vascular plants in Fidler-Greywillow Wildland Provincial Park

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Fidler-Greywillow Wildland Provincial Park is one of 81 recently designated protected areas, established in March 1998. It is a remote site located in the northeast corner of Alberta, north of... More ≫

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Fidler-Greywillow Wildland Provincial Park is one of 81 recently designated protected areas, established in March 1998. It is a remote site located in the northeast corner of Alberta, north of Lake Athabasca, about 315 km north of Fort McMurray. This park includes portions of the north shore of Lake Athabasca and a series of islands, two of which are amongst the largest islands in the lake. FGWPP falls within the Kazan Upland and Athabasca Plain subregions of the Canadian Shield Natural Region of Alberta.The two main objectives of this reconnaissance survey were to a) document location, habitat and population size information for tracked vascular plant taxa occurring within the study site, and b) to update the list of vascular plant species for FGWPP.

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Economic impact of provincial heritage facilities in Alberta : 2005 report

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The economic data in this report are based on the 2003/04 fiscal year April 1 to March 31. These data are gathered from surveys given to visitors to the museums, historic sites and interpretive... More ≫

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The economic data in this report are based on the 2003/04 fiscal year April 1 to March 31. These data are gathered from surveys given to visitors to the museums, historic sites and interpretive centres managed by the Government of Alberta. The primary role of these facilities is to preserve and tell the natural and cultural history of Alberta - to both Albertans and visitors to the Province. Over 100,000 school children receive educational programs in these facilities each year. The economic benefit of these services is impossible to estimate but the long-term societal benefit of museums and historic sites, to a region, is well understood. A secondary role of these facilities is to attract visitors from outside the province and to encourage Albertans to travel within the province. Tourist destinations generate economic activity. The direct operation of these facilities produces a positive financial impact in their immediate region through salaries, the purchase of supplies and...

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