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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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Bull trout conservation management plan 2012-2017

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The bull trout, the provincial fish of Alberta, is a native species that occurs in all of the major river basins of the province. It has been designated a Species of Special Concern because of the... More ≫

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The bull trout, the provincial fish of Alberta, is a native species that occurs in all of the major river basins of the province. It has been designated a Species of Special Concern because of the declines in distribution and abundance, as well as continued threats from habitat alteration and introduced competitive species. This plan provides background information on the species and outlines a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goal of restoring and maintaining viable, self-sustaining bull trout populations throughout the majority of the species' historic range in the province, and to once again provide some measure of harvest opportunity for the species. Conservation management plans are developed for Species of Special Concern in Alberta, to provide guidance for land and resource management decisions that affect the species and their habitat. They are intended to be a resource tool for provincial and regional fish and wildlife, land and resource management...

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Status of the bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) in Alberta : update 2009

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This wildlife status report looks at the bull trout, a char species native to western North America, including the major drainages of the eastern slopes of Alberta. Since the early 1900s the... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the bull trout, a char species native to western North America, including the major drainages of the eastern slopes of Alberta. Since the early 1900s the species has declined in both distribution and abundance due to the impact of human activities, and it listed as 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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Status of the Athabasca rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the Athabasca rainbow trout, a complex of fish populations that are native to Alberta waters and are confined to the upper Athabasca River and its tributaries... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the Athabasca rainbow trout, a complex of fish populations that are native to Alberta waters and are confined to the upper Athabasca River and its tributaries including the McLeod, Berland/Wildhay, and Freeman rivers and their headwater streams. 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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Alberta western silvery minnow recovery plan 2008-2013

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The western silvery minnow, a small fish species native to large plains streams in northwestern North America, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to protect and... More ≫

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The western silvery minnow, a small fish species native to large plains streams in northwestern North America, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to protect and maintain a self-sustaining population of western silvery minnow within its current range in the Milk River. The plan provides background information on the western silvery minnow, 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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Status of the westslope cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisii) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the westslope cutthroat trout, a polytypic species of trout endemic to western North America. Populations in Alberta and British Columbia exist on the northern... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the westslope cutthroat trout, a polytypic species of trout endemic to western North America. Populations in Alberta and British Columbia exist on the northern periphery of the species' range. Although historically a widespread species, westslope cutthroat trout has shown dramatic global declines in the number and distribution of populations due to habitat degradation, overharvesting and the introduction of nonnative species. The Alberta population of westslope cutthroat trout has a national designation of Threatened. 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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Status of the Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) in Alberta [2005]

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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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Status of the stonecat (Noturus flavus) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the stonecat, the only member of the catfish family native to Alberta. Although this species is fairly common in many areas south and east of Alberta, it is... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the stonecat, the only member of the catfish family native to Alberta. Although this species is fairly common in many areas south and east of Alberta, it is extremely rare within the province, with a known distribution limited to the lower and midsections of the Milk River mainstem and the lower North Milk River. Its status is currently ranked as Undetermined in the province. 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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Shortjaw cisco species at risk assessment 2001

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The shortjaw cisco is considered Threatened in Canada and has been approved for listing in Threatened in Alberta. To date, it has been verified at only one locality - Barrow Lake in the Canadian... More ≫

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The shortjaw cisco is considered Threatened in Canada and has been approved for listing in Threatened in Alberta. To date, it has been verified at only one locality - Barrow Lake in the Canadian Shield region north of Lake Athabasca - although unconfirmed reports have also come from Lake Athabasca, Gregoire Lake, and Cold lake. The main objective of the work undertaken in 2001 was to search for other populations in the province. Additional distribution data would assist in assessing the status of this species by providing updated distribution data, a search effort context in which to evaluate the number of reported element occurrences, and a baseline for evaluation of future distribution trends.

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Status of the St. Mary shorthead sculpin (provisionally Cottus bairdi punctulatus) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the St. Mary shorthead sculpin, a small freshwater sculpin species found in Alberta only in the St. Mary and Milk river systems. Because of its limited... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the St. Mary shorthead sculpin, a small freshwater sculpin species found in Alberta only in the St. Mary and Milk river systems. Because of its limited distribution, the fish is vulnerable to extirpation through habitat alteration and loss and is therefore included on the list of species that may be at risk 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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