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Alberta aquatic invasive species early detection rapid response plan

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The plan provides a consistent framework to guide response actions needed to detect, assess and respond to an aquatic invasive species introduction anywhere in Alberta. It identifies the roles and... More ≫

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The plan provides a consistent framework to guide response actions needed to detect, assess and respond to an aquatic invasive species introduction anywhere in Alberta. It identifies the roles and responsibilities of different levels of government and stakeholders and how they may be involved in a rapid response including monitoring, detection, containment, and treatment procedures. The plan also identifies relevant legislation and authorities as it applies to potential jurisdiction and inter-jurisdictional response scenarios.

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Culturally important wetland plants project

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Presents an overview of the Culturally Important Wetland Plants Project, which is funded under the Oil Sands Monitoring Program and is working to co-produce knowledge about culturally important... More ≫

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Presents an overview of the Culturally Important Wetland Plants Project, which is funded under the Oil Sands Monitoring Program and is working to co-produce knowledge about culturally important wetland plants through community-led, traditional environmental knowledge-based monitoring in the Athabasca and Peace oil sands regions.

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Quick facts : Eurasian water milfoil

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Eurasian water milfoil (EWM) is an invasive aquatic plant species that is native to Eurasia and North Africa. It can form thick, dense mats that decrease oxygen levels, shade native plants and... More ≫

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Eurasian water milfoil (EWM) is an invasive aquatic plant species that is native to Eurasia and North Africa. It can form thick, dense mats that decrease oxygen levels, shade native plants and obstruct recreational activities, negatively impacting human activities and native fish and wildlife. Control of EWM is very difficult once its established.

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Alberta aquatic invasive species program : annual report

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Provides information regarding the five elements of the Aquatic Invasive Species program; policy and legislation, education and outreach, monitoring, inspections and response. It also provides... More ≫

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Provides information regarding the five elements of the Aquatic Invasive Species program; policy and legislation, education and outreach, monitoring, inspections and response. It also provides highlights of the previous program year, and priorities for the upcoming program year.

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Invasive plants in Alberta. Aquatic systems

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Land owners and occupiers are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and destroying prohibited noxious weeds under the Alberta Weed Control Act. Listed plants in the Act cause problems for the... More ≫

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Land owners and occupiers are responsible for controlling noxious weeds and destroying prohibited noxious weeds under the Alberta Weed Control Act. Listed plants in the Act cause problems for the environment, health or economy. Know your responsibilities under the Act. Regardless of where plants are located, prevention is always the most effective approach in dealing with invasive plants.

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Aquatic vegetation removal from Alberta lakes

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Aquatic plants are an important part of a natural aquatic ecosystem, especially for the ecology of shoreline areas. They provide habitat for fish to spawn, feed and hide from predators. Aquatic... More ≫

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Aquatic plants are an important part of a natural aquatic ecosystem, especially for the ecology of shoreline areas. They provide habitat for fish to spawn, feed and hide from predators. Aquatic plants help maintain water quality by stabilizing sediments. Too many aquatic plants, however, can interfere with boating, swimming and other recreational water activities. At time, some control through aquatic vegetation removal may be necessary and allowed under special circumstances. Removal of aquatic vegetation may be approved for individual use, public use or commercial purposes. Public use or commercial purposes are normally limited to areas that benefit multiple users or are required for the successful operation of commercial facilities.

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Cyanobacterial ("blue-green algae") blooms and toxicity

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This brochure summarizes information (what, where, and why) pertaining to the formation of blooms and risk of toxins produced by cyanobacteria in Alberta's lakes and reservoirs.

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An Identification guide to Alberta aquatic plants

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This guide is designed to provide a simplified means to identify aquatic plants. It is a field guide consisting of photographs and narrative descriptions of some of the common aquatic plants found... More ≫

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This guide is designed to provide a simplified means to identify aquatic plants. It is a field guide consisting of photographs and narrative descriptions of some of the common aquatic plants found in Alberta. the aquatic plants contained herein were chosen because of their common occurrence in Alberta. There are, of course, many more species present in the province, however, to include them is beyond the scope of this publication.

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