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McGregor reservoir erosion protection : fact sheet

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McGregor Reservoir is a popular camping and recreation area located in Vulcan County, approximately 100 km southeast of Calgary. Erosion from high waves is impacting private lands and prevents the... More ≫

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McGregor Reservoir is a popular camping and recreation area located in Vulcan County, approximately 100 km southeast of Calgary. Erosion from high waves is impacting private lands and prevents the reservoir from being filled to its full capacity. This fact sheet outlines a project to build rock berms along the McGregor shoreline to protect private lands from erosion and preserve aquatic habitat.

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Bighorn Backcountry public land use zones [2022]

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Trail access, user information, contact information and requirements when recreating in the public land use zones of the Bighorn Backcountry. Off-highway vehicle users are required to obtain a... More ≫

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Trail access, user information, contact information and requirements when recreating in the public land use zones of the Bighorn Backcountry. Off-highway vehicle users are required to obtain a current copy of the brochure and have it with them. Also includes information on individual public land use zones in the Bighorn Backcountry.

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Bighorn Backcountry public land use zones [area and trail brochures] [2022]

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Each brochure in this set includes a map of the trail system in a specific area of the Bighorn Backcountry and information on proper use of the area to ensure protection of the environment.

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Hinton/Coal Branch area : public land use zones

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Three separate public land use zones within the Coal Branch Integrated Resource Plan area were designated in May 1999 to manage access and add greater protection to sensitive areas (including... More ≫

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Three separate public land use zones within the Coal Branch Integrated Resource Plan area were designated in May 1999 to manage access and add greater protection to sensitive areas (including reclaimed mine sites) and key wildlife habitat in the region. This georeferenced map highlights designated access and identifies the boundaries of the Coal Branch PLUZ, the Athabasca Ranch PLUZ, and the Brule Lake PLUZ.

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Recreation on public land : know before you go

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This resource outlines current provincial rules and regulations for motorized outdoor recreation activities and random camping on public land for Albertans and visitors.

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Camping on Crown land

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Provincial parks and provincial recreation areas with camping amenities such as washrooms, showers, firewood, lake access and maintained trails can be found all over Alberta. This fact sheet... More ≫

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Provincial parks and provincial recreation areas with camping amenities such as washrooms, showers, firewood, lake access and maintained trails can be found all over Alberta. This fact sheet presents some rules to be followed while camping on Crown lands.

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Non-motorized recreation

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Explains how to reduce the impact on public land when using non-motorized transportation.

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MacKenzie Creek restoration & trail project

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Background information and map showing the restoration work and trail upgrades in the MacKenzie Creek watershed, located SE of Hinton, between 2019 and 2021. The rehabilitation work will... More ≫

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Background information and map showing the restoration work and trail upgrades in the MacKenzie Creek watershed, located SE of Hinton, between 2019 and 2021. The rehabilitation work will mitigate environmental impacts on the stream’s fish habitat from recreational use.

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Bighorn Dam

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The Bighorn Dam is located west of Nordegg in Clearwater County, downstream of Abraham Lake and is managed by TransAlta. The leased lands around the dam are popular for recreation and increased... More ≫

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The Bighorn Dam is located west of Nordegg in Clearwater County, downstream of Abraham Lake and is managed by TransAlta. The leased lands around the dam are popular for recreation and increased random camping and OHV use has raised dam and public safety concerns. The Government of Alberta is implementing recreation management efforts and funding investments to conserve and protect the area and public safety.

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Alberta watercourse crossing inventory App

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This factsheet provides an overview of the Alberta Watercourse Crossing Inventory (ABWCI) Application for mobile devices. The ABWCI App is a tool for documenting stream crossings and supporting... More ≫

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This factsheet provides an overview of the Alberta Watercourse Crossing Inventory (ABWCI) Application for mobile devices. The ABWCI App is a tool for documenting stream crossings and supporting fish habitat remediation and conservation across the province.

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