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Fish Management Zone

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The Fish Management Zone dataset is comprised of all the polygons that represent the Fish Management Zones in Alberta. Fish Management Zone is an area having its own unique assemblage of water... More ≫

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The Fish Management Zone dataset is comprised of all the polygons that represent the Fish Management Zones in Alberta. Fish Management Zone is an area having its own unique assemblage of water bodies, species of game fish and management regimes.

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Water apportionment : how water is shared in the prairie provinces

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This document describes Alberta's apportionment agreement with the other prairie provinces. The Rocky Mountains in Alberta are the headwaters of many rivers that flow east into the other prairie... More ≫

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This document describes Alberta's apportionment agreement with the other prairie provinces. The Rocky Mountains in Alberta are the headwaters of many rivers that flow east into the other prairie provinces. To help ensure that downstream provinces can meet their water needs, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have agreed to share water resources between the three provinces. The process of determining each province’s portion of water is referred to as apportionment.

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Being prepared for water shortage : a guidance document for municipalities

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This document guides development of a municipal Water Shortage Plan (WSP), or updates to existing plans. It could also be used by any community or group that depends on the consistent delivery... More ≫

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This document guides development of a municipal Water Shortage Plan (WSP), or updates to existing plans. It could also be used by any community or group that depends on the consistent delivery of water, including Indigenous communities, water co-ops, regional water lines and industry. This guide contains sections which municipalities may consider including in their WSP, but it is not intended to provide legal advice or fulfill a licence requirement.

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Grizzly Bear Management Areas

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The Grizzly Bear Management Areas encompass the Recovery (Core and Secondary Access Management Areas combined), Support, and Habitat Linkage Zones for each grizzly bear subpopulation. The Grizzly... More ≫

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The Grizzly Bear Management Areas encompass the Recovery (Core and Secondary Access Management Areas combined), Support, and Habitat Linkage Zones for each grizzly bear subpopulation. The Grizzly Bear Management Areas are the area where the Government of Alberta focuses efforts on grizzly bear recovery and management.

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Cold Lake Sub-Regional Plan Spatial Data

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Sub-regional plans support working landscapes that provide economic opportunities and maintain healthy landscapes by outlining management approaches and requirements for development and human... More ≫

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Sub-regional plans support working landscapes that provide economic opportunities and maintain healthy landscapes by outlining management approaches and requirements for development and human footprint restoration. These plans enable public lands to support the interests of all Albertans, including Indigenous peoples, for the present and into the future. The Cold Lake Sub-Regional Plan Spatial Data dataset contains spatial data that can be used for planning as described within the Cold Lake Sub-regional Plan (2022). The following datasets are available: Cold Lake Watercourse/Waterbody Setbacks, and Cold Lake Recreational Management Areas.

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Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Unit

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The Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Unit dataset is comprised of the polygons representing Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Units in Alberta. Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, Government of... More ≫

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The Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Unit dataset is comprised of the polygons representing Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Units in Alberta. Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, Government of Alberta, manages the Fish and Wildlife enforcement services to provide the public and other government departments' information regarding the locations of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Units throughout the province.

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Cold Lake sub-regional plan

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Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northeast Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Cold Lake Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning... More ≫

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Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northeast Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Cold Lake Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning ecosystems that will benefit a wide range of species. It demonstrates Alberta's commitment to develop our resources while supporting other land uses and the variety of wildlife and ecosystems across the sub-region. This holistic approach to land and resource management will maintain resilient ecosystems capable of supporting Alberta's economic, social, and environmental objectives for the Cold Lake Sub-region.

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Bistcho Lake sub-regional plan

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Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northwest Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Bistcho Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning... More ≫

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Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northwest Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Bistcho Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning ecosystems that will benefit a wide range of species. It demonstrates Alberta's commitment to develop our resources while supporting other land uses and the variety of wildlife and ecosystems across the sub-region. This holistic approach to land and resource management will maintain resilient ecosystems capable of supporting Alberta's economic, social, and environmental objectives for the Bistcho Lake Sub-region.

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Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) Crown Post-Inventory Harvest Areas

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The purpose of this dataset is to identify areas harvested after the date of the inventory. The Forest Stewardship and Trade Branch is responsible for the creation and maintenance of these... More ≫

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The purpose of this dataset is to identify areas harvested after the date of the inventory. The Forest Stewardship and Trade Branch is responsible for the creation and maintenance of these boundaries for Crown-managed Forest Management Units. This dataset is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public.

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Provincial Bison Protection Areas

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The Provincial Bison Protection Areas dataset is comprised of all the polygons that represent Bison Protection Areas in Alberta. In order to support the conservation, management and recovery of... More ≫

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The Provincial Bison Protection Areas dataset is comprised of all the polygons that represent Bison Protection Areas in Alberta. In order to support the conservation, management and recovery of disease-free bison in northern Alberta, wood bison located within specified Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) are listed as Threatened under the Wildlife Act and Regulation. All hunting of wood bison within Northwest Bison Protection Area is regulated and based on issuance of a bison special licence and allocation processes for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons. All hunting (Indigenous and non-Indigenous) of wood bison within the Wabasca Bison Protection Area is prohibited. Legal descriptions of the boundaries of Provincial Bison Protection Areas can be found within Schedule 11 of the Wildlife Regulation. The boundaries within the Provincial Bison Protection Areas dataset have been interpreted from written legal descriptions within Schedule 11 of the Wildlife Regulation. In case of...

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