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Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park management plan

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Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park is located in Kananaskis Country approximately 70 kilometres west of Calgary. The intent of a wildland park is to retain large areas of high quality, natural... More ≫

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Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park is located in Kananaskis Country approximately 70 kilometres west of Calgary. The intent of a wildland park is to retain large areas of high quality, natural landscape where opportunities for backcountry recreation and tourism activities such as hiking, trail riding, hunting, guiding and outfitting are provided in a way that ensures the retention of the land in a natural state and minimizes interference with natural processes. Management plans are prepared to ensure that the desired management intent and objectives are implemented. The plan will define objectives for preservation, heritage appreciation, and outdoor recreation and tourism activities. It will also define appropriate uses.

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Floristic and rare plants survey of the Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

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The purpose of this study was to conduct floristic surveys, identify and document the location of rare vascular and non-vascular native plants, and describe the site conditions where observed rare... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to conduct floristic surveys, identify and document the location of rare vascular and non-vascular native plants, and describe the site conditions where observed rare plants occur as information for the management of the natural resources of the Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area; and to produce a report and a floristic site survey and rare native plant location map for selected, naturally vegetated areas of the Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. The seven fenced pastures inside the Recreation Area were excluded from consideration.

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Parks and protected areas : their contribution to the Alberta economy : a discussion paper

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This discussion paper has been prepared for the purposes of obtaining a better understanding of the roles and importance of the province's parks and protected areas. It is intended to foster... More ≫

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This discussion paper has been prepared for the purposes of obtaining a better understanding of the roles and importance of the province's parks and protected areas. It is intended to foster informed debate and not to prescribe any particular conclusions or actions.

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Summary of water quality in Gregoire Lake 1989-1993

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Alberta Environmental Protection has conducted a water quality monitoring program on Gregoire Lake since 1989. It is one of about 30 lakes monitored regularly by staff of Parks Services and Water... More ≫

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Alberta Environmental Protection has conducted a water quality monitoring program on Gregoire Lake since 1989. It is one of about 30 lakes monitored regularly by staff of Parks Services and Water Resources Services. The purpose of this ongoing sampling program is to obtain long-term information on the fertility level of this and other recreational lakes associated with provincial parks so that trends may be detected.

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Summary of water quality in Lake Newell

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The purpose of the ongoing sampling of Lake Newell was to obtain long-term information on the fertility level of this and other recreational lakes associated with provincial parks so that trends... More ≫

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The purpose of the ongoing sampling of Lake Newell was to obtain long-term information on the fertility level of this and other recreational lakes associated with provincial parks so that trends could be detected.

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The Bluerock Creek trail, Kananaskis County

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Information guide describing the sites seen on the Bluerock Creek walking trail at Sheep River Provincial Park.

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