https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?topic=EnvironmentOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-29T11:24:01.007842+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: 'culture and tourism'https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ddb1b484-dac1-4f5b-90e0-159d05c2dcdbLepidoptera of the former Lloyd Lohr farm, 1999-20012024-02-27T15:47:03.607501+00:00This report documents the presence of species of 236 moths and 16 butterflies and skippers in an area of aspen (Populus tremuloides) woods in south-central Alberta. To put things into perspective, Pohl et al (2010) document 2367 species of Lepidoptera for Alberta. Of the 14 major areas involved in the present study, four species of moths were found only in the aspen woods of the former Lloyd Lohr Farm, SE of Erskine - sp. nr. Caloptilia syringella (F.), Chionodes lugubrella (F.), Dichomeris bilobella (Zell.) and Ematurga amitaria (Gn.).2015-11-30T16:16:19.241550+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/31ca1fa8-1f10-4211-b8be-8554aecaa408Lepidoptera of the Lowden Springs Conservation Area, Alberta, 2002-20112024-02-27T15:59:08.981264+00:00Three hundred and nineteen species of moths and 4 butterflies are reported from the Lowden Springs Conservation Area. Most collections were made at night and, therefore, butterflies and day-flying moths are underrepresented. If all species in the undetermined categories were named, the actual total would be over 350. With further study and names on all of the undetermined specimens, the total would probably be close to 500 species of moths. To put things into perspective, Pohl et al (2010) document 2367 species of Lepidoptera for Alberta. It was especially encouraging to have a first for Alberta (Sparganothis directana) plus several discoveries of seldom encountered species, such as Xenotemna pallorana, Sciota fernaldi, Lipographis fenestrella, Escaria homogena, Heliothis phloxiphagus and Schinia meadi. The list of species would have been considerably greater if the area had additional habitats such as woods or a riverine community but, at the same time, it is quite interesting to be able to discover the moths characteristic of an area with this kind of native prairie. Of the 13 areas involved in the present study, 13 species of moths were found only in the native prairie of the Lowden Springs Natural Area - Coleophora duplicis-8 group, Coleophora JFL048, Coleophora JFL087, Aethes monera?, Xenotemna pallorana, Sparganothis directana, Eucosma nr barbara, Epiblema resumptana, Donacaula nitidella, Diastichtis ventralis, Heliothis phloxiphagus, Escaria homogena, and Euxoa pleuritica. 2015-11-30T16:39:59.793403+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/c4ada55b-26e0-433f-b0ae-487d81b4a0e4Lepidoptera of the Medicine Lake Provincial Recreation Area, 2003-20112024-02-27T16:07:11.749108+00:00The Lepidoptera of the area was studied on 13 different days (30 trap nights) from June 27 to August 15 in the years 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. All collected specimens were databased and information on most is available on the Virtual Museum website of the University of Alberta Strickland Museum (http://www.entomology.ualberta.ca/). No collections were made in the spring or fall and thus many species remain to be documented. 2015-11-30T22:06:07.870286+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/1697805d-81b8-4ac8-be79-6a42d506c337Lepidoptera of the Tolman Bridge Area, Alberta, 2000-20112024-02-27T16:10:35.568996+00:00Tolman Bridge, is located in the valley of the Red Deer River, 18 km (10 miles) east of the town of Trochu. The bridge and adjoining Park land are in the north half of section 14, range 22, township 34, west of the Fourth Meridian. The coordinates at the bridge are 51.503N and 113.009W. The elevation ranges from around 600 m at the river to 800 m or so near the top of the river breaks. In a Natural Area Inspection Report dated 25 June 1982 and in the 1989 Trochu 82 P/14, 1:50,000 topographic map, the land southwest of the bridge was designated as the “Tolman Bridge Municipal Park” while that southeast of the bridge was referred to as the “Tolman Bridge Recreation Area”. In an Alberta, Department of the Environment, Parks and Protected Areas Division paper dated 9 May 2000, the areas on both sides of the river are included in “Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park”. Campgrounds are found in both areas and they are patrolled by a Conservation Officer stationed in Drumheller. 2015-11-10T18:52:16.638036+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/5a738f71-990e-4bd1-a97b-7da8a6be6e8eLepidoptera survey of the Peace River parkland subregion in Northwestern Alberta2024-02-27T16:12:42.072039+00:00 There is a small area Parkland Natural Region that is located in the northwest corner of Alberta along the banks of the Peace River. During 2005 and 2006 I began surveying Lepidoptera in this area. The habitat targeted was the Peace River Parkland Subregion that consists of open grassland with aspen bluffs. The following is a list of 503 species representing 38 different families. 2015-12-02T21:44:55.083960+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/673aecb2-dc41-4e48-90ee-baafeff1746aManagement plan : Bob Creek Wildland, Black Creek Heritage Rangeland2024-02-27T20:13:03.277652+00:00The management plan for Bob Creek Wildand and Black Creek Heritage Rangeland provides a long-term vision and day-to-day guidance for management of these protected areas. The management plan was developed by the Bob Creek / Black Creek Management Planning Team made up of representatives of the MD of Ranchland, grazing leaseholders, representatives of key stakeholder groups and government staff. The significant contribution of the grazing leaseholders, MD of Ranchland and stakeholder group representatives to the development of this management plan is sincerely appreciated. The plan was completed with public input and will be reviewed and revised periodically to reflect the current thinking of Albertans on how the province’s natural heritage and ranching history will be preserved for the benefit of present and future generations. 2015-11-04T17:32:57.580175+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/d765b3e5-7154-41d3-805d-def9a75c7637Moth inventories of eleven major study areas in south-central Alberta : analysis2024-02-27T21:36:44.091371+00:00Inventory research, starting in 1999 and continuing through 2007, has been carried out on the moths of eleven major study areas in south‐central Alberta. With the exception of a semi‐urban site in Erskine, all sites were in areas where the vegetation had been relatively undisturbed. Realizing that about 95% of the Aspen Parkland has been disturbed by agriculture or other activities, and some of the remainder will soon be disturbed, the purpose of the research was to document the native moth biodiversity while there was still time to do so. 2015-12-01T21:32:33.086795+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/bb33b3f6-5aee-4c3b-a60b-e3b4951b5298Alberta Heritage Awards 2022 : guidelines2024-03-01T15:24:36.692030+00:00Guidelines for how to nominate a group or individual for a Heritage Award. The awards are presented by the Government of Alberta to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Albertans to the protection, preservation and promotion of Alberta’s heritage.2020-07-07T15:37:49.529071+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/066a26bb-aed5-4b17-91a9-f6b1fdf207a8Alberta Heritage Awards 2024 : guidelines2024-03-01T15:25:06.522273+00:00Guidelines for how to nominate a group or individual for a Heritage Award. The awards are presented by the Government of Alberta to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Albertans to the protection, preservation and promotion of Alberta’s heritage.2024-02-26T22:54:49.034919+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e325baaf-e19a-4b31-a6c4-ee3e1b212472Alberta wildfire payment directive2024-03-05T23:07:24.337376+00:00This directive establishes payment rates for emergency hire personnel not covered under contracts or wages, and fireline equipment not covered by the Alberta Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association Equipment Rental Rates Guide.2020-02-28T15:30:36.209963+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/0e04ffba-b2ab-4468-941e-d16ad829732dRonald Lake Buffalo Herd Cooperative Management Board annual activities2024-03-06T20:54:22.995655+00:00Lists the activities of the Ronald Lake Buffalo Herd Cooperative Management Board during their reporting year. The board was established in 2019 by ministerial order to advise government on matters related to the long-term sustainability of the Ronald Lake bison herd, including sustainability of Indigenous traditional use of and cultural connection to the herd.2023-04-06T18:04:43.197632+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/629655b1-b09e-4efa-894c-08201dfbf0b6ACO bulletin2024-03-15T17:53:42.529095+00:00The ACO Bulletin is a quarterly newsletter providing updates on the work of the Aboriginal Consultation Office. It is meant to serve as a communication tool with First Nations, Metis Settlements, industry groups and other stakeholders interested in keeping updated on the work of the ACO.2018-11-30T21:18:18.514530+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/9b3427bf-bf39-47c4-9639-ad8b0b79e319Moths of the Buffalo Lake Moraine Conservation Area2024-03-18T20:44:18.208576+00:00Provincial Parks and other areas where natural vegetation is protected are of great value as the flora and fauna present in them is typical of what was in Alberta before widespread agricultural activities replaced them with flora and fauna that was reduced in numbers and made up of species that were associated with cultivated grains and hay crops. As a result, many of Alberta’s “rare and endangered” species are now found only, or mainly, in such protected areas. 2015-11-04T21:08:17.517592+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/0f0ed00f-be75-4467-b00f-fefff38b2747Pigeon Lake Provincial Park rare lichen survey, October 14-18, 2008 : report2024-03-19T15:30:12.565035+00:00A rare lichen survey was conducted in selected areas of Pigeon Lake Provincial Park (PLPP) from October 14 to 18, 2008. The main objective of the survey was to document the occurrence of rare lichens and mitigate possible damage as a result of infrastructure upgrade activities, including the expansion of old camp stalls, creation of new camp stalls, shower buildings, a new boat launch and some additional tree and shrub clearings. The park is located approximately 25 km west of Wetaskiwin, Alberta and is accessed by Hwy 13. It falls within the Central Parkland, a subregion of the Parkland Natural Region of Alberta, characterized by aspen (Populus tremuloides) and balsam poplar (Populus balsamifera) stands (Kershaw et al. 2001). These stands form the main vegetation community of PLPP (Kershaw et al. 2001) and are typically known for not supporting high lichen numbers as it is often too dry. 2015-12-03T21:19:03.657100+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/7e91daa3-3ea3-4262-9af2-480d69e57fa6Special harvest licence for walleye2024-03-25T19:19:55.181141+00:00Describes the Special Harvest Licence program, which was modelled after Alberta’s hunting draw process and allows limited harvest opportunities of walleye at waterbodies where regular size and bag limits would be unsustainable. The program is a way to share fish among anglers and provide harvest opportunities at waterbodies that would otherwise have a catch and release regulation.2021-03-12T22:43:17.759955+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/b6cccc28-0a89-48df-8bc6-217f6cccbbadForests Act contraventions2024-03-26T18:59:47.447399+00:00The Alberta Government monitors compliance of forestry-related legislation, regulations and policy directives. Government is required to report all contraventions and non-compliance by disclosing the name of the person or company who has broken the law or specific conditions, the municipality in which the person resides or the company is located, a description of the contravention, and the amount of the penalty.2015-05-13T15:01:40.464378+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/8259a745-2f34-427d-86e3-69fea634f20cFire ban system approved activities list : a guide to levels of fire activity restrictions in Alberta2024-03-26T20:12:25.040096+00:00A reference table providing a side-by-side comparison of the level of permission allowed for specific fire activities under the various fire restriction categories of Alberta’s fire ban system. 2020-03-31T20:19:06.868580+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/de0245f6-e476-4cee-8969-c280df18b828Alberta listing of historic resources2024-03-28T20:34:46.453547+00:00The listing of historic resources identifies lands that contain or are believed to contain historic resources, including primarily archaeological and palaeontological sites, Indigenous traditional use sites of a historic resource nature, and historic structures. Issued twice a year, it provides industry and other developers with advance notification of possible historic resource concerns. [See "Related" for a link to instructions for use.]2015-07-08T19:45:00.245662+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/da926b12-2863-4f41-ae44-bc5734066a47Aerial Overview Surveys 1998 - 20102024-03-29T02:48:26.927728+00:00Aerial overview surveys are carried out by observers in fixed-wing aircraft flying at appropriate safe heights above ground level over the forest canopy. Surveys cover extensive areas to detect as many new FHDA-caused disturbances as possible. Surveyors record locations, extent, severity, possible causative agent and host tree species involved in the disturbances. Aerial surveys are cost-effective means of obtaining forest health damaging agent (FHDA) caused disturbance data at the landscape level. These surveys help to manage forests by providing early detection of FHDAs and once detected, by monitoring their trends. Aerial surveys are carried out to record locations, extent and severity of new, FHDA-caused disturbances. changes to known FHDA disturbances for historical and evaluation purposes. background information needed for planning management actions. and, forest health data at the forest area, regional and provincial levels for reporting and inventory update. This dataset contains data from 1975 to 2010. Data from 2011 onward is available as a separate dataset.2023-01-17T04:43:30.161307+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e21f150d-73cd-4a89-a47c-f320aae19793Mountain Pine Beetle Inventory 1975 - 20102024-03-29T02:50:31.941914+00:00The mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins, MPB) is native to western Canada. It attacks all pine including lodgepole, limber, whitebark and jack pine. Over the past 40 years the range of mountain pine beetle has expanded, possibly due to changes in the area of climatically suitable habitat. Known Limitations: The areas surveyed each year can be different and therefore year over year comparisons may be difficult. the surveyors do not do ground truthing for all disturbances identified, therefore it is not guaranteed that all of the disturbances are caused by MPB. the surveyors do not necessarily map tree patches less than three red trees and therefore the dataset may not include all MPB killed trees. 'grey' attacked trees are not captured. the surveyors attempt to distinguish between 'new' faders and 'old' faders but the accuracy of this distinction is not guaranteed and therefore the data may reflect several years and several generations of MPB attack. Beetle year is August 15 of current year - August 14 of following year. This dataset contains data from 1975 to 2010. Data from 2011 onward is available as a separate dataset.2023-01-17T06:52:32.715436+00:00