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Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in surface water sources for agricultural usage

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This fact sheet provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of cyanobacteria in sources of surface water used for agricultural purposes. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are natural... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of cyanobacteria in sources of surface water used for agricultural purposes. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are natural inhabitants of surface waters and are widely present in dugouts and reservoirs. However, they can become a problem when conditions promote rapid growth and eventual death and decomposition.

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Noxious weeds

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This resource provides the conclusions and recommendations of the Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project, a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient... More ≫

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This resource provides the conclusions and recommendations of the Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project, a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient beneficial management practices at field and watershed scales in Alberta. Beneficial management practices are defined as conservation practices, management techniques, or social actions that minimize potential negative effects on the environment while being practical for producers to meet or exceed regulatory requirements and meet production targets.

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Prohibited noxious weeds

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This set of information sheets will help users familiarize themselves with plants designated as prohibited noxious weeds in Alberta, to help avoid their introduction and minimize their spread.... More ≫

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This set of information sheets will help users familiarize themselves with plants designated as prohibited noxious weeds in Alberta, to help avoid their introduction and minimize their spread. Weeds listed in the Alberta Weed Control Act as prohibited noxious and noxious are a threat to Alberta's environment, economy and society, and have the potential to degrade habitats, reduce biodiversity, increase erosion, cause wildfires, reduce property value, create obstacles to international trade and cause reduction in productivity of agricultural land. Under the Alberta Weed Control Act, prohibited noxious weeds need to be destroyed.

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Managing feedlot runoff to protect water quality

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Information about managing feedlot runoff to protect water quality.

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