Publications

Evaluation of quality control data from Alberta’s lotic water monitoring programs : 2016-2019

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This report investigates the bias and variability of data generated from the Long Term River Network (LTRN) and Tributary Monitoring Network (TMN) programs. In total, 323 field blank samples and... More ≫

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This report investigates the bias and variability of data generated from the Long Term River Network (LTRN) and Tributary Monitoring Network (TMN) programs. In total, 323 field blank samples and 318 duplicate samples were taken from nearly 100 stations across the province of Alberta. Data analyses relate these QC samples to 4,482 provincial LTRN and TMN environmental samples taken between January 2016 and December 2019. There was a wide range of potential contamination (i.e. bias) and variability evident in the parameters monitored in the TMN and LTRN programs. Data end-users should be cognizant of this potential bias and variability in data generated by the LTRN and TMN programs. Parameters with low environmental concentrations, elevated potential for extraneous contamination and/or high variability should be interpreted with caution.

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Quick reference guide : fish and wildlife internet mapping tool

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This guide provides users with a general overview on how to use the Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool to view species inventory spatial data generated by the Fisheries and Wildlife... More ≫

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This guide provides users with a general overview on how to use the Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool to view species inventory spatial data generated by the Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System, and how to generate reports and maps using available data.

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Fish and wildlife internet mapping tool : metadata guide

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This guide provides users of the Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool with a listing of Alberta Environment and Parks datasets relevant to fish and wildlife species inventory data.

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Moose Lake Access Management Plan

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This plan provides land-use resource development direction for industry and regulators for the Moose Lake 10km zone, a planning area located approximately 100 kilometres northwest of Fort... More ≫

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This plan provides land-use resource development direction for industry and regulators for the Moose Lake 10km zone, a planning area located approximately 100 kilometres northwest of Fort McMurray in the Lower Athabasca Planning Region.

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Wapiti River Water Management Plan

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The stakeholder developed Wapiti River Water Management Plan provides water allocation guidance as a Water Conservation Objective, which balances water consumption, protection of the aquatic... More ≫

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The stakeholder developed Wapiti River Water Management Plan provides water allocation guidance as a Water Conservation Objective, which balances water consumption, protection of the aquatic environment, and allows for economic growth now and into the future.

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Wapiti River water management plan [DRAFT]

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The Wapiti River Water Management Plan Steering Committee was established in 2012 to develop recommendations for water use in the Wapiti River basin. The steering committee engaged with the... More ≫

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The Wapiti River Water Management Plan Steering Committee was established in 2012 to develop recommendations for water use in the Wapiti River basin. The steering committee engaged with the public, stakeholders and Indigenous communities and organizations and developed a draft version of a managagement plan which would provide guidance and recommendations on balancing the needs of municipal water supply, industry uses, agriculture and other uses, while ensuring a healthy aquatic ecosystem in the Alberta portion of the Wapiti River basin. Feedback was solicited by releasing this draft plan and summary documents in this record for public review.

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Knowledge for a changing environment : 2019-2024 science strategy

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Knowledge for a Changing Environment: 2019-2024 Science Strategy sets the strategic direction for an integrated environmental science program to monitor, evaluate, and report on the condition of... More ≫

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Knowledge for a Changing Environment: 2019-2024 Science Strategy sets the strategic direction for an integrated environmental science program to monitor, evaluate, and report on the condition of Alberta’s ambient environment. The strategy lays the foundation to: address key environmental information needs of multiple users; deliver transparent, sound and trustworthy science on environmental conditions; braid Indigenous Knowledge with classical science through knowledge co-production; and provide scientifically-sound information to decision makers so they can address provincial environmental challenges.

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North Wabasca Lake monitoring project

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This fact sheet presents a collaboration between the Environmental Monitoring and Science Division of Alberta Environment and Parks and Bigstone Cree Nation. The goal of the project was to collect... More ≫

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This fact sheet presents a collaboration between the Environmental Monitoring and Science Division of Alberta Environment and Parks and Bigstone Cree Nation. The goal of the project was to collect scientifically credible water quality data and report on the condition of the lake ecosystem. The fact sheet provides a short summary of the project and highlights key findings using plain-language. The target audience includes community members and the general public.

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2019 fish consumption guidance : mercury in fish

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This technical report was prepared to provide summary information about the fish consumption advice available for Alberta water bodies and to present new data collected from 2013 to 2016... More ≫

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This technical report was prepared to provide summary information about the fish consumption advice available for Alberta water bodies and to present new data collected from 2013 to 2016 (inclusive) along with attendant advice. The information in this report may be of interest to researchers, public health professionals, or members of the public who are interested in fish consumption advice in Alberta and want additional information. This document has been produced using methods described in past reports – as such, the information contained herein is a summary of available data related to mercury in fish and human health advice.

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Wabasca Lake Monitoring Project results report

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The Wabasca Lake Monitoring Pilot Project is part of the Indigenous Lake Monitoring Program of Alberta’s provincial Lake Monitoring Program. The project was initiated in response to community... More ≫

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The Wabasca Lake Monitoring Pilot Project is part of the Indigenous Lake Monitoring Program of Alberta’s provincial Lake Monitoring Program. The project was initiated in response to community interest in water quality and concern for fish health, and was carried out in collaboration with the Lands Department of Bigstone Cree Nation and Alberta Environment and Parks. The goals of the project were to address gaps in water quality knowledge and information for North Wabasca Lake, and provide aquatic monitoring training in scientific sampling methodology to Bigstone Cree Nation.

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