Publications

Respect our lakes : responsible lake recreation

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This brochure explains how to enjoy recreational activities on Alberta's lakes while minimizing the impacts of these activities, to ensure that our lakes remain healthy and safe for everyone to enjoy.

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Respect our lakes : roles of key lake organizations in Alberta

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This one-page infographic provides a handy listing of the various organizations working together to support healthy lakes in Alberta and the role each plays.

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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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Respect our lakes : cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)

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This brochure provides information on blue-green algal blooms, how they affect the water quality of a lake, and what lake users should do to protect the health of themselves, their families, and... More ≫

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This brochure provides information on blue-green algal blooms, how they affect the water quality of a lake, and what lake users should do to protect the health of themselves, their families, and their pets if a bloom is present in their lake.

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Water and wastewater operators' certification guidelines [2020]

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This resource outlines the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It provides... More ≫

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This resource outlines the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It provides municipal officials and facility managers with the information necessary to determine certification requirements, and provides operators the necessary details on applying for, and obtaining certification.

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Subsoil investigations for compacted soil liners

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent, investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for compacted soil liners as set out by the... More ≫

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent, investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for compacted soil liners as set out by the Agricultural Operation Practices Act.

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Agricultural leaseholders & hunting : Recreational Access Regulation (RAR)

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The Recreational Access Regulation was created in 2003 under the Public Lands Act to ensure the agricultural leaseholder has the ability to protect and care for the land and their livestock, while... More ≫

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The Recreational Access Regulation was created in 2003 under the Public Lands Act to ensure the agricultural leaseholder has the ability to protect and care for the land and their livestock, while allowing some recreational access to the land. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an overview of the rights and responsibilities of an agricultural leaseholder under the regulation.

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Green Area and White Area with national parks and forest management units

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The Alberta Green Area and White Area map was generated using the Green/White Area dataset. The map is used for administrative purposes by the departments of Environment and Parks, and... More ≫

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The Alberta Green Area and White Area map was generated using the Green/White Area dataset. The map is used for administrative purposes by the departments of Environment and Parks, and Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economics Development.

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MULTISAR : a multi-species conservation strategy for species at risk in the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, 2021–2022 report

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is... More ≫

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The MULTISAR program is focused on multi-species conservation at the landscape level that promotes stewardship through voluntary participation of landholders on both Crown and private lands. It is a collaborative effort among landholders, Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks, and the Prairie Conservation Forum. This report summarizes MULTISAR's accomplishments in 2021-2022 in its three primary program areas: habitat conservation strategies; education, outreach and awareness; and research, monitoring, and evaluation.

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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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