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Status of the prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis viridis) in Alberta : update 2012

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This wildlife status report looks at the prairie rattlesnake, one of three extant species of rattlesnake found in Alberta. It reaches the northern limit of its range in Alberta and is primarily... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the prairie rattlesnake, one of three extant species of rattlesnake found in Alberta. It reaches the northern limit of its range in Alberta and is primarily distributed along major river drainages in the southeastern portion of the province. There appears to have been a long-term decline in abundance of the species in Alberta, likely related to significant historical persecution and habitat loss. At writing the prairie rattlesnake had a status of May Be At Risk. This report summarizes historical and recent information on the species as background information for a reassessment of its status. The 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 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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Alberta northern leopard frog recovery plan 2010-2015

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The northern leopard frog, once locally abundant in the Grassland, Foothills and Parkland natural regions of central and southern Alberta and in the extreme northeastern region of the province, is... More ≫

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The northern leopard frog, once locally abundant in the Grassland, Foothills and Parkland natural regions of central and southern Alberta and in the extreme northeastern region of the province, is now listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of the recovery plan is to achieve well-distributed and self-sustaining populations of the northern leopard frog throughout their historical range in Alberta. The plan provides background information on the frog, 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 recover the species.

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Alberta small-flowered sand-verbena recovery plan 2012-2017

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The small-flowered sand-verbena, an annual ephemeral species of flower found primarily in sand dune or sand hill habitats in the Mixed Grass Prairie Region of Alberta, is listed as Threatened in... More ≫

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The small-flowered sand-verbena, an annual ephemeral species of flower found primarily in sand dune or sand hill habitats in the Mixed Grass Prairie Region of Alberta, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to maintain the existing habitat and distribution of small-flowered sand-verbena and to maintain a viable self-sustaining population of small-flowered sand-verbena in the province. The plan provides background information on the flower, 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 tiny cryptantha recovery plan 2012-2017

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The tiny cryptantha, a small annual herb in the Borage family, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. This designation was based on the small area of occupancy of species in the province, and its... More ≫

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The tiny cryptantha, a small annual herb in the Borage family, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. This designation was based on the small area of occupancy of species in the province, and its small and possibly declining provincial population. The goal of the recovery plan is to maintain the existing habitat and distribution of tiny cryptantha and to maintain a viable self-sustaining population of the species in Alberta. This recovery plan provides background information on the tiny cryptantha, 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 recover the species.

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Alberta burrowing owl recovery plan 2012-2017

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The burrowing owl, a small owl that breeds in the open prairies of Alberta and Saskatchewan and winters in the southern US and Mexico, is listed as Endangered in both Canada and in Alberta. In... More ≫

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The burrowing owl, a small owl that breeds in the open prairies of Alberta and Saskatchewan and winters in the southern US and Mexico, is listed as Endangered in both Canada and in Alberta. In Alberta, burrowing owl populations have shown a steep and continuing decline. This recovery plan provides background information on the burrowing owl, describes the threats facing the owl, outlines proposed strategies to address these threats, and presents an action plan that lists priority actions required to maintain or restore the species.

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Prairie falcon conservation management plan 2012-2017

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The prairie falcon has been designated a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because of its small population size. This plan provides background information on the species and outlines a set of... More ≫

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The prairie falcon has been designated a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because of its small population size. This plan provides background information on the species and outlines a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goal of maintaining, and increasing if possible, the current distribution and breeding populations of prairie falcons in Alberta. 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 staff.

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White-winged scoter conservation management plan 2012-2017

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The white-winged scoter is a Species of Special Concern in Alberta due to significant, long-term declines in population status. This plan provides background information on the species and... More ≫

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The white-winged scoter is a Species of Special Concern in Alberta due to significant, long-term declines in population status. This plan provides background information on the species and outlines a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goal of maintaining current distribution and occupation of breeding sites of the white-winged scoter in Alberta, and restoring suitable breeding habitat conditions where population declines are most pronounced. 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 staff.

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Status of the hare-footed locoweed (Oxytropis lagopus var. conjugans) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the hare-footed locoweed, a tufted, low-growing perennial herbaceous plant with silvery hairs and pink, pea-like flowers endemic to southwestern Alberta and... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the hare-footed locoweed, a tufted, low-growing perennial herbaceous plant with silvery hairs and pink, pea-like flowers endemic to southwestern Alberta and western Montana. It is considered as "may be at risk" in Alberta because of a small number of occurrences and restricted distribution. 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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Western small-footed bat conservation management plan 2012-2017

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In Alberta, the western small-footed bat is restricted to the southeast where it lives in the badlands. It has been designated as a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because of these narrow... More ≫

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In Alberta, the western small-footed bat is restricted to the southeast where it lives in the badlands. It has been designated as a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because of these narrow habitat requirements. This plan provides background information on the species and a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goal of maintaining the current distribution and breeding populations of the western small-footed bat in Alberta. 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 staff.

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