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Alberta recovery plan for at-risk fish species in the Milk and St. Mary Rivers

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The Milk River Fish Species at Risk Recovery Team has been actively engaged in developing recovery plans for western silvery minnow, Rocky Mountain sculpin and stonecat. This multi-species... More ≫

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The Milk River Fish Species at Risk Recovery Team has been actively engaged in developing recovery plans for western silvery minnow, Rocky Mountain sculpin and stonecat. This multi-species recovery plan in Alberta describes the three fish species and their ecological requirements. It incorporates a threats assessment and outlines a broad recovery approach for the three species based on the best available information.

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Status of the Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) in Alberta : update 2015

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This wildlife status report looks at the Arctic grayling, a cold-water species of fish found in boreal and foothills streams in the Athabasca, Peace and Hay river drainages. The Arctic grayling is... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the Arctic grayling, a cold-water species of fish found in boreal and foothills streams in the Athabasca, Peace and Hay river drainages. The Arctic grayling is currently considered a Species of Special Concern in Alberta. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Species at risk recovery action summary : Westslope Cutthroat Trout [2017-22]

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Presents background information on the westslope cutthroat trout, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the... More ≫

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Presents background information on the westslope cutthroat trout, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the westslope cutthroat trout, strategies being used to reach the recovery goal, a short summary of progress on recent and ongoing recovery actions, and any upcoming actions being considered to aid recovery of the species.

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Status of the pygmy whitefish (Prosopium coulterii) in Alberta : update 2011

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This wildlife status report looks at the pygmy whitefish, a small, slim whitefish in Alberta that has been collected in specific habitats from only two locations in the province: Upper Waterton... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the pygmy whitefish, a small, slim whitefish in Alberta that has been collected in specific habitats from only two locations in the province: Upper Waterton Lake and a restricted portion of the upper Athabasca River. Recent surveys indicate that it appears to be relatively common in Upper Waterton Lake and relatively uncommon in the Athabasca River. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Species at risk 2014-15 recovery action summary : westslope cutthroat trout

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Presents background information on the westslope cutthroat trout, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the... More ≫

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Presents background information on the westslope cutthroat trout, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the westslope cutthroat trout, strategies being used to reach the recovery goal, a short summary of progress on recent and ongoing recovery actions, and any upcoming actions being considered to aid recovery of the species.

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Species at risk : pygmy whitefish

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This fact sheet provides information about pygmy whitefish

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Species at risk 2013-14 recovery action summary : pygmy whitefish

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Presents background information on the pygmy whitefish, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the pygmy... More ≫

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Presents background information on the pygmy whitefish, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the pygmy whitefish, strategies being used to reach the recovery goal, a short summary of progress on recent and ongoing recovery actions, and any upcoming actions being considered to aid recovery of the species.

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Species at risk 2013-14 recovery action summary : shortjaw cisco

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Presents background information on the shortjaw cisco, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the shortjaw... More ≫

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Presents background information on the shortjaw cisco, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the shortjaw cisco, strategies being used to reach the recovery goal, a short summary of progress on recent and ongoing recovery actions, and any upcoming actions being considered to aid recovery of the species.

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Alberta Rocky Mountain sculpin recovery plan 2012-2022

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Rocky Mountain sculpin, a bottom-dwelling fish found in Alberta only in the Milk River basin and upper St. Mary River basin of southern Alberta, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of... More ≫

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Rocky Mountain sculpin, a bottom-dwelling fish found in Alberta only in the Milk River basin and upper St. Mary River basin of southern Alberta, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to protect and maintain self-sustaining populations of the Rocky Mountain sculpin within its current rage in the St. Mary and Milk rivers. The plan provides background information on the Rocky Mountain sculpin, 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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Alberta lake sturgeon recovery plan 2011-2016

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The lake sturgeon, a large freshwater fish that inhabits large rivers and lakes in Canada from the St. Lawrence estuary in Quebec, west to central Alberta and north to Hudson Bay, is listed as... More ≫

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The lake sturgeon, a large freshwater fish that inhabits large rivers and lakes in Canada from the St. Lawrence estuary in Quebec, west to central Alberta and north to Hudson Bay, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to enhance and protect self-sustaining populations of the lake sturgeon within its current range in the North Saskatchewan and South Saskatchewan River drainages of Alberta. The plan provides background information on the lake sturgeon, 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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