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A user's guide to the Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability Program evaluation, scoring, and ranking model

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The Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability Program was established with the goal of re-establishing a healthy aquatic environment in select flood-disturbed locations following the 2013... More ≫

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The Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability Program was established with the goal of re-establishing a healthy aquatic environment in select flood-disturbed locations following the 2013 and 2014 flooding in Southern Alberta. The Evaluation, Scoring, and Ranking Model was developed to assist in achieving this goal, by prioritizing sites for restoration work within various high-interest and flood-impacted areas.

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A user's guide to high definition aerial videography

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Describes the aerial videography recording, assessment and scoring methodology used to assess damage to fish habitat resulting from the 2013 and 2014 Alberta floods under the Fisheries Habitat... More ≫

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Describes the aerial videography recording, assessment and scoring methodology used to assess damage to fish habitat resulting from the 2013 and 2014 Alberta floods under the Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability Program. This information should be used in conjunction with the Evaluation, Scoring, and Ranking Model.

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Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability Program habitat data collection manual

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This manual is meant to aid in the field collection of fisheries habitat information for use in the "detailed assessment" phase of a Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES)... More ≫

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This manual is meant to aid in the field collection of fisheries habitat information for use in the "detailed assessment" phase of a Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program project. FISHES was established with the goal of re-establishing a healthy aquatic environment in select flood-disturbed locations following the 2013 and 2014 flooding in Southern Alberta.

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Lyons Creek summary report

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Lyons Creek, a tributary to the Crowsnest River, is located within the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, directly south of Blairmore. The entire Lyons Creek sub-basin was identified as a potential... More ≫

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Lyons Creek, a tributary to the Crowsnest River, is located within the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, directly south of Blairmore. The entire Lyons Creek sub-basin was identified as a potential candidate for the Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program by Regional Fisheries Management staff. Widespread habitat degradation and increased sediment inputs, exacerbated by the 2014 flood, are significant issues for fish in Lyons Creek and the Crowsnest River. This report provides information regarding project goals and objectives, and the current status of the project as of February 2018.

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Waiparous Creek summary report

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The Waiparous Creek Project was ranked as the number five priority project for the FISHES (Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability) Program, tied with Lynx Creek. Widespread habitat... More ≫

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The Waiparous Creek Project was ranked as the number five priority project for the FISHES (Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability) Program, tied with Lynx Creek. Widespread habitat degradation and increased sediment inputs, exacerbated by the 2013 flood, are significant issues for fish in this creek. This report and its update provides information regarding project goals and objectives, and the current status of the project as of January 2018.

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Girardi Creek summary report

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The Girardi Creek Project was ranked as the number seven priority project for the FISHES (Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability) Program, tied with Hidden Creek. Widespread habitat... More ≫

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The Girardi Creek Project was ranked as the number seven priority project for the FISHES (Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability) Program, tied with Hidden Creek. Widespread habitat degradation and increased sediment inputs, exacerbated by the 2013 flood, are significant issues for fish in this creek. This report and its update provide information regarding project goals and objectives, and the current status of the project as of January 2018.

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Silvester Creek summary report

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The Sylvester Creek Project was ranked as the number one priority project for the FISHES (Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability) Program. Widespread habitat degradation and increased... More ≫

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The Sylvester Creek Project was ranked as the number one priority project for the FISHES (Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability) Program. Widespread habitat degradation and increased sediment inputs, exacerbated by the 2013 flood, are significant issues for fish in this creek. This report provides information regarding project goals and objectives, and the status of the project as of January 2018.

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Hidden Creek summary report

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The Hidden Creek Project was ranked as the number seven priority project for the FISHES (Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability) Program, tied with Girardi Creek. Widespread habitat... More ≫

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The Hidden Creek Project was ranked as the number seven priority project for the FISHES (Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability) Program, tied with Girardi Creek. Widespread habitat degradation and increased sediment inputs, exacerbated by the 2013 flood, are significant issues for fish in this creek. This report and its update provide information regarding project goals and objectives, and the current status of the project as of January 2018.

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Lynx Creek summary report

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The Lynx Creek Project was ranked as the number five priority project for the FISHES (Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability) Program, tied with Waiparous Creek. Widespread habitat... More ≫

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The Lynx Creek Project was ranked as the number five priority project for the FISHES (Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability) Program, tied with Waiparous Creek. Widespread habitat degradation and increased sediment inputs, exacerbated by the 2013 flood, are significant issues for fish in this creek. This report and its update provides information regarding project goals and objectives, and the current status of the project as of January 2018.

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Carbondale River summary report

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Carbondale River, a tributary to the Castle River, originates in the newly designated Castle Provincial Park and flows into the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9. The entire Carbondale... More ≫

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Carbondale River, a tributary to the Castle River, originates in the newly designated Castle Provincial Park and flows into the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9. The entire Carbondale River sub-basin was identified as a potential candidate for the Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program by Regional Fisheries Management staff. Widespread habitat degradation, loss of riparian function and increased sediment inputs, exacerbated by the 2014 flood, are significant issues for fish in this creek. This report provides information regarding project goals and objectives, and the current status of the project as of January 2018.

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