https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?audience=Researchers&topic=EnvironmentOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-28T15:35:05.536770+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: 'culture and tourism'https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/1dbc5464-09a3-47f8-b577-fd2495416743Survey of the Odonate fauna in Willmore Wilderness Park2022-02-18T15:37:15.293894+00:00Willmore Wilderness Park is located in the northern portion of Alberta's Rocky Mountains just west of Grand Cache and north of Jasper National Park. Habitats suitable for odonates are found throughout the park and include ponds, peatlands, subalpine lakes and streams. Over the past eight years odonate surveys were a part of the biophysical inventories conducted by Alberta Parks within some of its wildland parks. The western portion of Willmore Wilderness Park was surveyed in the summer of 2007 and the results are briefly presented in this report.2015-12-08T19:23:23.641515+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/71f7d71f-3c87-41ee-9b44-52901006379aEnvironmental Assessment - Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola Project2022-09-09T21:36:04.912907+00:00Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola project. The proposal is to construct and operate an aerial passenger ropeway system along with a day lodge, trail networks, viewing platforms, suspension bridge and associated utility services infrastructure as part of the Silvertip Integrated Village Resort. The proposed passenger aerial gondola would connect the base area of the Silvertip Resort to an upper terminal on the summit ridge of Mount Lady MacDonald, via a mid-station integrated with the Silvertip Resort Village. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.2022-04-26T15:38:57.016435+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/d05a1b96-3678-42a7-9001-3ffb1cc13cb7Alberta's water research and innovation strategy annual report2022-11-04T21:46:30.006604+00:00This annual report communicates the progress toward AWRIS enabling outcomes and actions; identifies the areas for improvement; and provides clarity on adjustments required to the outlined actions.2016-10-04T18:41:54.171611+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/2e42b041-fdd3-47ed-b53e-181a0008f24eSheep Management Areas 7 and 8 bighorn sheep survey (2018-19)2023-02-17T18:05:34.770916+00:00Results of the bighorn sheep aerial population count surveys funded by the Wild Sheep Foundation for the 2018-2019 hunting season in Alberta. The surveys were conducted by helicopter in sheep management areas 7 and 8 (comprising Wildlife Management Units 439, 440, 442, 444, 445 and 446).2019-10-01T16:23:41.768745+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/6d1dd82b-27fd-43a6-9222-305e1a3ca315Wildlife Management Unit 320 aerial ungulate survey (2018)2023-02-17T18:45:23.573040+00:00Results of the moose aerial population count surveys for the 2018 hunting season in Alberta. The surveys were conducted in Wildlife Management Unit 320. The primary objectives of this survey were to assess the status of moose populations by determining a population estimate based on density estimates, and a population demographic split for sex and age classes. The secondary objectives of this survey were to assess the status of white-tailed deer, mule deer and elk populations in WMU 320 by determining a population estimate based on density estimates, and a population demographic split for sex and age classes.2019-10-01T18:13:47.183955+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/7f0580f4-f860-464b-90c2-05d50c23c707Listing of historic resources : instructions for use2023-09-28T16:25:21.213450+00:00The listing of historic resources is a tool that may assist developers, industry representatives and municipalities in determining if a proposed development might affect historic resources. The listing identifies lands that contain or have a high potential to contain historic resources, including archaeological sites, palaeontological sites, Aboriginal traditional use sites of a historic resource nature, or historic sites and structures. This guide provides information on how to interpret and use the data in the listing.2016-06-22T16:37:26.429260+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/de0245f6-e476-4cee-8969-c280df18b828Alberta listing of historic resources2023-09-28T19:04:31.844766+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/0473b117-be7a-46c1-beea-84c9b1403d51The flood mountain research project : investigations at FlQs-35, an early prehistoric period site in the postglacial environment of the Upper Peace Region, Alberta2023-11-22T21:27:17.318775+00:00The Flood Mountain Site (FlQs-35) was identified in 2016 during an Historic Resources Impact Assessment (HRIA) of a proposed forestry cut block. A projectile point was recovered with typological similarities to Early Prehistoric Period points referred to as “stubbies”. Buried in situ sites of this period are quite rare and consequently the Flood Mountain Research Project was proposed as a follow-up investigation of the site in 2017. This paper discusses the results of the research program as well as the palaeoenvironmental constraints during the Early Prehistoric Period in Alberta that would have influenced exploitation of the postglacial landscape. FlQs-35 reflects a short-term campsite occupied by people who exploited the highly dynamic postglacial environment of Alberta’s uplands during the Early Holocene.2022-12-07T16:55:19.784085+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e34cc4b6-8313-43bd-80b3-cd612bf54b6aRevisiting Besant and Sonota era bone uprights in Alberta2023-11-22T21:33:24.209761+00:00This article summarizes archaeological features called bone uprights that appear at sites in Alberta and across the northern plains. Bone uprights are vertical animal bones (usually bison) that were embedded in the ground and served several purposes for pre-contact people.2019-09-27T17:26:01.340856+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/058fa205-8fa6-4669-957a-cf73cddd79b5Advancing archaeology : industry and practice in Alberta, 2019. Dedication : Terrance (Terry) H. Gibson2023-11-22T21:36:26.129405+00:00This tribute article is a dedication to an influential archaeologist in Alberta – Terry Gibson. The article introduces the 39th issue of the Occasional Paper Series, which is dedicated to Terry Gibson.2019-09-27T17:17:28.566914+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/1530a7f9-0120-408c-92af-ce858784041aA survey of the beetles (Coleoptera) in western portion of Willmore Wilderness Park2024-01-12T18:54:23.894487+00:00Over 4000 beetles were collected of which 2060 were pinned and curated. Many more were discarded in the field as duplicates of very common species. Of the 2464 species of beetles reported in Alberta (Bousquet 1991), representatives of 36 families and 318 species were found in Willmore (includes Aleocharinae staphylinids where genus was not determined). Many additional families of beetles are expected to occur in the park. Appendix 1 contains detailed locality and collection data for the beetles collected in Willmore.2015-12-08T19:08:20.886066+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/28986b91-ce61-4c9f-8084-f224da4b384dAlberta conservation information management system ecological community tracking list2024-01-15T15:44:42.784504+00:00Tourism, Parks, and Recreation (1992, 2008-2014)Natural ecological communities are defined as recurring assemblages of plant species; the species occurring together because they respond similarly to a variety of site attributes (Grossman et al 1994). The species that make up the assemblage often show an affinity or association with each other (Kent and Coker 1992). To develop an initial tracking list of natural ecological community elements, publications describing vegetation in Alberta were reviewed and discussions were held with knowledgeable individuals. Community types that have been described as 'unusual', 'uncommon', 'of limited extent' or 'encountered infrequently' by vegetation experts were considered for inclusion on the Ecological Community Tracking List. Community types that have been described as 'in decline' or 'threatened' by vegetation experts were also considered for inclusion. Only natural communities were considered. The assistance many individuals in developing this tracking and watch list is gratefully acknowledged. Appended to the Tracking List is a 'watch list'. This is an initial list of communities that appear to have a restricted distribution in Alberta and for which information will be collected to ascertain trends.2015-05-13T15:00:19.790666+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/0bf2cc05-faf0-474d-ac28-ac5fdaa632a4Collection of lepidoptera at Moose Lake Provincial Park in 20062024-01-18T17:57:03.439945+00:00Three factors were considered in selecting Moose Lake Provincial Park as a study area for collecting Lepidoptera in 2005. There is a wide diversity of habitats within the park. There was a lack of literature on Lepidoptera for the park. And the park is close to the Saskatchewan border. These three factors show clearly why there was a need to study Lepidoptera in the park, and why the odds of finding new species for the Province of Alberta would be likely. In 2006, the same factors were in play and results were much better. In 2005 many common species were collected that were also observed in 2006. Efforts were made to avoid collecting these same species. In 2006, 5 butterflies and 202 moth species were collected. Of the Lepidoptera collected, approximately ten need further analysis for complete identification. It is highly likely that two or more of these specimens will be identified as new species for the Province of Alberta. I would be very interested in seeing someone continue the Lepidoptera research at Moose Lake Provincial Park. And, in my opinion, two years of study has barely scratched the surface, as far as the number of species of Lepidoptera. 2015-12-01T20:18:33.446438+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/49c72f51-b025-4260-8b66-6447df82b53bLepidoptera of a mixedwood quarter, 8 km NW of Winfield, Alberta, 1999-20112024-02-26T23:12:47.967544+00:00This report is of the Lepidoptera collected or observed by the author in a west-central Alberta area in the 13 year period from 1999 to 2011. 2015-11-26T19:32:48.538995+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/b4d2271f-8ade-4ac8-b6f3-6b57a72b121eLepidoptera of a semi-urban residence in Erskine, Alberta, 2000-20112024-02-26T23:15:16.961913+00:00The present paper incorporates the information in last year’s report along with that gathered in 2011. It also includes a number of redeterminations and additions to the information in the earlier reports Further, it follows the up-to-date order and taxonomy of Pohl et al. (2010), rather than that of Hodges et al. (1983). The author and his wife purchased the present 1.1 acre, 2 lot site in 1992. The property was developed and the house was built around 1978. The address of the house is Lot 5, Maple Close. The coordinates are 52.322, 112.883 and the elevation is 830 m. Erskine is a small village with a population of less than 500 individuals. 2015-11-26T20:50:52.381644+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/925b2109-422e-46d3-8d71-39981cd21842Lepidoptera of East Arrowwood Coulee, Alberta2024-02-26T23:19:36.269408+00:00The writer, now retired and living in Erskine, Alberta, has had a long-time interest in the natural flora and fauna of the province. In the spring of 2000, he commenced an examination of the moths of south-central Alberta, the purpose of which was to document the species present in various natural areas. He is a member of the Alberta Lepidopterist’s Guild, the purpose of which is to encourage the study of Alberta’s moths and butterflies. There is still much to be learned about the distribution and status of lepidopteran (moth and butterfly) species in south-central Alberta. Baseline studies provide information that helps characterize those species associated with various ecoregions, in the present case Prairie; determine status designations (abundant, common, rare, endangered) of various species; and allow the examination of many other parameters, including phenology, dry vs. wet years, and outbreaks of various species such as forest tent caterpillars.2015-11-26T21:22:22.064470+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/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/da926b12-2863-4f41-ae44-bc5734066a47Aerial Overview Surveys 1998 - 20102024-03-28T02:48:57.993135+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 - 20102024-03-28T02:51:03.787673+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