Publications

Respect our lakes : agriculture around Alberta lakes

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from... More ≫

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from agricultural activity out of Alberta's lakes.

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Hunting on agricultural Crown land : Recreational Access Regulation (RAR)

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This fact sheet is intended to help hunters prepare for hunting trips on agricultural Crown land (land that is leased for agricultural purposes). The Recreational Access Regulation allows an... More ≫

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This fact sheet is intended to help hunters prepare for hunting trips on agricultural Crown land (land that is leased for agricultural purposes). The Recreational Access Regulation allows an agricultural leaseholder on Crown land to protect and care for the land and livestock, while allowing some recreational access to the land.

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Working well : clean water. Well protected [2022]

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are to: advise private well owners of their... More ≫

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are to: advise private well owners of their responsibility to manage and maintain their wells to ensure safe drinking water supplies; provide well owners with a basic understanding of groundwater science, how to operate and maintain water wells and how to recognize the potential impacts their land-use activities have on provincial groundwater resource; and provide the knowledge and skills needed to adopt recommended best management practices.

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Water Act : licences [2021]

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This fact sheet contains information for applying for a licence under the Water Act. The fact sheet was updated due to licence applications being added to the Digital Regulatory Approvals System (DRAS). More ≫

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This fact sheet contains information for applying for a licence under the Water Act. The fact sheet was updated due to licence applications being added to the Digital Regulatory Approvals System (DRAS).

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Drought support : Streamlined Temporary Livestock Water Program 2021

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Describes the Streamlined Temporary Livestock Water Program 2021, implemented by Environment and Parks to help livestock and poultry producers impacted by water shortage and severe drought... More ≫

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Describes the Streamlined Temporary Livestock Water Program 2021, implemented by Environment and Parks to help livestock and poultry producers impacted by water shortage and severe drought conditions find alternative water sources.

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Support in drought conditions in Alberta

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Describes efforts undertaken by the Government of Alberta to support livestock producers across Alberta who have been negatively affected by the severe drought conditions in the province in 2021.

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Pinhorn Provincial Grazing Reserve

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Physical description of and livestock management information for the Pinhorn Provincial Grazing Reserve. Includes a map showing access routes and trails in the reserve, and contact information for... More ≫

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Physical description of and livestock management information for the Pinhorn Provincial Grazing Reserve. Includes a map showing access routes and trails in the reserve, and contact information for gaining access to the reserve. Provincial grazing reserves provide farmers and ranchers with summer pasture for their livestock on public land. The reserves may also offer a variety of recreational opportunities, such as cross-country skiing, hiking, hunting, sightseeing, snowmobiling, and trail riding.

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Frequently asked questions : Milk River diversion failure

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Information on the May 2020 failure of water diversion infrastructure in Montana. Includes a status update on repairs to this infrastructure and other important information for water licence... More ≫

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Information on the May 2020 failure of water diversion infrastructure in Montana. Includes a status update on repairs to this infrastructure and other important information for water licence holders in the Milk River basin.

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Working well : clean water. Well protected [2019]

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are: to advise private well owners of their... More ≫

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are: to advise private well owners of their responsibility to manage and maintain their wells to ensure safe drinking water supplies; to provide them a basic understanding of groundwater science, how to operate and maintain water wells and how to recognize the potential impacts their land-use activities have on provincial groundwater resource; and to provide the knowledge and skills needed to adopt recommended best management practices.

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St. Paul Provincial Grazing Reserve

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Physical description of and livestock management information for the St. Paul Provincial Grazing Reserve Includes a map showing access routes and trails in the reserve, and contact information... More ≫

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Physical description of and livestock management information for the St. Paul Provincial Grazing Reserve Includes a map showing access routes and trails in the reserve, and contact information for gaining access to the reserve. Provincial grazing reserves provide farmers and ranchers with summer pasture for their livestock on public land. The reserves may also offer a variety of recreational opportunities, such as cross-country skiing, hiking, hunting, sightseeing, snowmobiling, and trail riding.

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