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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 : 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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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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Water wells ... that last : a guide for private well owners in Alberta

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells... More ≫

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells which is key to protecting groundwater supplies. Topics include: groundwater basics, water system planning, water well construction, contamination risks, monitoring, maintenance, water well rehabilitation, shock chlorination, troubleshooting well problems, water well decommissioning, water treatment, groundwater management and water well licensing.

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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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Hog production and water quality : minimizing the risks

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Hog manure contains many valuable nutrients beneficial to crop production. Proper storage and handling of liquid manure will provide maximum benefits with minimal harm to the environment.

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Volunteer citizens' lake monitoring program (1992) : Shorncliffe, Goose and Islet Lakes

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The volunteer citizens' lake monitoring program was conceived in response to concerns expressed by lakeshore property owners that the water quality of their lake was deteriorating. The samples... More ≫

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The volunteer citizens' lake monitoring program was conceived in response to concerns expressed by lakeshore property owners that the water quality of their lake was deteriorating. The samples collected by volunteer citizens provide background information that can be used to assess future impacts, enhance existing database on lakes and reservoirs, and assess seasonal trends in algal populations.

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Post-impoundment water quality in Crawling Valley Reservoir, Alberta

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Crawling Valley Reservoir is an off-stream storage reservoir within the Eastern Irrigation District. The reservoir was built primarily to provide water for irrigation but it was also intended for... More ≫

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Crawling Valley Reservoir is an off-stream storage reservoir within the Eastern Irrigation District. The reservoir was built primarily to provide water for irrigation but it was also intended for recreation and fisheries. The reservoir was filled by 1985, and the Environmental Quality Monitoring Branch conducted water quality studies in 1986 and 1989.

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