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Bow River phosphorus management plan : agricultural phosphorus beneficial management practices

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This publication outlines beneficial management practices to reduce the risk of phosphorus loss to the environment from agricultural production. It was written to support the Bow River Phosphorus... More ≫

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This publication outlines beneficial management practices to reduce the risk of phosphorus loss to the environment from agricultural production. It was written to support the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan and focuses beneficial management practices in rural or agricultural settings.

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Water quality and phosphorus

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Presents information about water quality and phosphorus. Phosphorous is not considered toxic in aquatic environments, but high concentrations heighten the potential for increased biological... More ≫

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Presents information about water quality and phosphorus. Phosphorous is not considered toxic in aquatic environments, but high concentrations heighten the potential for increased biological productivity and may lead to more frequent and widespread occurrences of algal and aquatic plant growth.

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Livestock production and phosphorus management

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This factsheet outlines some of the activities that are currently being implemented as well as potential opportunities to enhance those efforts to address nutrient loss from livestock production.

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Wetlands and water quality

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Presents information about the relationship between wetlands and water quality.

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Stormwater regulations for phosphorus management

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Presents information about stormwater regulations in Alberta.

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Irrigation best practices for phosphorus management

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Presents irrigation methods that will help to reduce phosphorus movement from irrigated land into surface water sources.

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Stepping back from the water : a beneficial management practices guide for new development near water bodies in Alberta's settled region [2017]

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Stepping back from the water was developed to help minimize the impact of new development in Alberta's settled region, providing provincial direction on how to reduce and minimize the impacts and... More ≫

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Stepping back from the water was developed to help minimize the impact of new development in Alberta's settled region, providing provincial direction on how to reduce and minimize the impacts and risks of development adjacent to waterbodies by establishing effective setbacks.

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Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan : consolidated terms of reference

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The Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan (PMP) is a strategic plan to address sources of phosphorus in the middle reach of the Bow River between the Bearspaw and Bassano Dams. These terms of... More ≫

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The Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan (PMP) is a strategic plan to address sources of phosphorus in the middle reach of the Bow River between the Bearspaw and Bassano Dams. These terms of reference apply to the implementation phase of the PMP and will be reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis to ensure relevance.

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