Publications

Alberta crop report [2024]

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The Alberta Crop Report provides timely provincial and regional summaries of crop production in Alberta during the crop season, and is used by industry and other stakeholders for various purposes,... More ≫

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The Alberta Crop Report provides timely provincial and regional summaries of crop production in Alberta during the crop season, and is used by industry and other stakeholders for various purposes, including drought monitoring and forecasting of production insurance payments. The report is also used to validate some of the Alberta crop estimates generated by Statistics Canada. Data for the report is collected through regular surveys on moisture and crop conditions, progress of seeding and harvesting, insect and disease situation, yield potential and crop quality, etc., along with information from other sources. Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) has delivered the Alberta Crop Reporting Program to clients since 1940.

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Assessing the source and fate of nutrients in Alberta’s irrigation canals for mitigating growth of aquatic vegetation : technical report

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Alberta's irrigation districts are increasingly challenged by excessive vegetation growth in irrigation canals. Such growth can result in impairment of timely and adequate water conveyance. ... More ≫

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Alberta's irrigation districts are increasingly challenged by excessive vegetation growth in irrigation canals. Such growth can result in impairment of timely and adequate water conveyance. Overgrowth of aquatic vegetation is caused in part by an abundance of dissolved nutrients. This technical report communicates possible sources and fates of these nutrients in irrigation water and suggests mitigative actions.

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Arts, Culture and Status of Women survey of Albertans

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The ministry coordinates an online survey of Albertans on topics related to the work of the ministry. Topics covered in the survey include arts and culture, volunteering, cultural industries,... More ≫

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The ministry coordinates an online survey of Albertans on topics related to the work of the ministry. Topics covered in the survey include arts and culture, volunteering, cultural industries, heritage sites, and gender-based violence. Results provide insight into emerging trends, help monitor the effectiveness of programs and services, and inform decisions by enhancing the Government of Alberta's understanding of the needs of Albertans.

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Survey of Albertans on sport and recreation

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The ministry coordinates an online survey of Albertans on topics related to the work of the ministry. Sport and recreation topics covered in the survey include: participation in organized sport,... More ≫

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The ministry coordinates an online survey of Albertans on topics related to the work of the ministry. Sport and recreation topics covered in the survey include: participation in organized sport, participation in active recreation, volunteering for sport and recreation organizations, bullying and harassment resource awareness, and concussion resource access.

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Species at risk survey report : peregrine falcon provincial inventory 2022

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This report summarizes the results of a 2022 survey of historically occupied nesting cliffs used by peregrine falcons.

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Species at risk survey report : western grebe populations at Buffalo and Gull lakes 2023

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The western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is a colonial waterbird. This report documents population estimates of adult western grebes at Buffalo and Gull Lake in 2023, compares these estimates... More ≫

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The western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is a colonial waterbird. This report documents population estimates of adult western grebes at Buffalo and Gull Lake in 2023, compares these estimates to previous assessments at those lakes, and discusses population trends.

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Public lands survey manual. Version 2.x

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Provides a resource for land surveyors preparing plans for submission for public lands disposition submissions.

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Species at risk survey report : trumpeter swan roadside survey

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This report summarizes the results of a roadside survey of large wetlands between Highway 27 and Highway 1 (north and west of Calgary) conducted in the summer of 2023, to document the presence and... More ≫

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This report summarizes the results of a roadside survey of large wetlands between Highway 27 and Highway 1 (north and west of Calgary) conducted in the summer of 2023, to document the presence and breeding of trumpeter swans.

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Species at risk survey report : greater sage-grouse habitat management (2023)

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The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is arguably Alberta’s most “at risk” species. Monitoring of sage-grouse in Alberta has been sporadic since it began in 1968. However, since the... More ≫

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The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is arguably Alberta’s most “at risk” species. Monitoring of sage-grouse in Alberta has been sporadic since it began in 1968. However, since the species decline was documented in the mid-1990s a concerted effort has been made to monitor the population each spring. This report summarizes results of Greater sage-grouse habitat assessments conducted in 2023.

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Predicted per cent MPB mortality

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Extended periods of extreme cold (below -38°C) can cause up to 95 per cent mortality of over-wintering mountain pine beetles, which is required to suppress populations. These maps display... More ≫

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Extended periods of extreme cold (below -38°C) can cause up to 95 per cent mortality of over-wintering mountain pine beetles, which is required to suppress populations. These maps display predicted per cent mortality, based on a mountain pine beetle overwinter mortality model used by the province to predict per cent mortality based on winter temperatures and location data. These mortality predictions, combined with aerial surveys and ground assessments conducted in August/September, help the province prioritize areas for single tree treatment and timber harvest control tactics implemented in the fall and winter.

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