Publications

Fall walleye index netting at Lac La Biche, Alberta, 2014

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The Fall Walleye Index Netting survey was conducted from September 15-19, 2014. A total of 1,166 fish were caught in this survey representing 8 species. a total of 390 walleye were caught in the... More ≫

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The Fall Walleye Index Netting survey was conducted from September 15-19, 2014. A total of 1,166 fish were caught in this survey representing 8 species. a total of 390 walleye were caught in the 32 nets. The report summarizes the statistics of all the fish caught.

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MULTISAR : a multi-species conservation strategy for species at risk in the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta : 2014-2015 report

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The Milk River Basin Species at Risk Conservation Strategy outlines a process by provide appropriate management on critical parts of the landscape to achieve multi-species conservation. This... More ≫

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The Milk River Basin Species at Risk Conservation Strategy outlines a process by provide appropriate management on critical parts of the landscape to achieve multi-species conservation. This year's report includes a summary of existing information on species at risk, identification of data gaps, results of fish and wildlife inventories from within the project area, and a species selection process. Also included are habitat suitability models for project management species, maps showing habitat distribution throughout the Milk River Basin, descriptions of natural processes within the grassland natural region, and a demonstration of beneficial management practices.

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Carbon offset emission factors handbook. Version 1.0

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The Carbon Offset Emission Factors Handbook contains a listing of common emission factors used in the Alberta carbon offset system as well as common quantification methodologies. Common emission... More ≫

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The Carbon Offset Emission Factors Handbook contains a listing of common emission factors used in the Alberta carbon offset system as well as common quantification methodologies. Common emission factors, provided in section 1, are intended as inputs to formulae provided in approved quantification protocols. Common quantification methods, provided in section 2, are commonly used formulae for quantification of greenhouse gas offsets in Alberta. This section includes both quantification methods and factors required for greenhouse gas offset quantification. Emission factors and methodologies are subject o periodic updates. Updated values are immediately applicable for use in new offset projects. Current projects will be required to transfer to updated factors if they receive a crediting period extension. The project developer is responsible for ensuring the most current version is used for annual project reporting.

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CWD surveillance in Alberta 2005-2012 : literature review and initial data analysis

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The primary objectives were to 1) describe the occurrence of CWD in wild deer in Alberta (raw data and weighted surveillance measures), 2) compare disease occurrence in hunter-harvest and disease... More ≫

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The primary objectives were to 1) describe the occurrence of CWD in wild deer in Alberta (raw data and weighted surveillance measures), 2) compare disease occurrence in hunter-harvest and disease control data, 3) evaluate the sensitivity of the surveillance data to detect CWD occurrence, 4) assess validity of possible geographic spread and/or numerical increase of CWD in Alberta, 5) assess spatial variation in CWD risk, 6) predict future spread, and 7) develop a sampling approach to assess occurrence of CWD in northern, western, or central Alberta.

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Lac La Biche fisheries restoration program : fall walleye index netting (FWIN) results, 2005 to 2013

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This report contains preliminary information and interpretations that might be subject to future revisions. Persons who wish to quote from this report, cite it in a bibliography, or use it in any... More ≫

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This report contains preliminary information and interpretations that might be subject to future revisions. Persons who wish to quote from this report, cite it in a bibliography, or use it in any other form must first obtain permission from Executive Director, LAR Operations Division, or the author. The Lac La Biche Fisheries Restoration Program was initiated in 2005 as a six-part program with management actions targeting commercial and recreational fishery reductions, walleye stocking, double-crested cormorant control, protection of critical fish areas and monitoring. The social objective of the program was to improve fishing opportunities for future generations by resotring the lake to historical conditions. The ecological objectives were to recover the walleye population and improve the overall size structure of the fish community.

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Revising the use of age-age correlation for conifer tree breeding in Alberta

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This paper describes an attempt to develop correlation prediction equations using data from Alberta species grown in the Alberta environment. It changes the form of the equation used by Lambeth by... More ≫

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This paper describes an attempt to develop correlation prediction equations using data from Alberta species grown in the Alberta environment. It changes the form of the equation used by Lambeth by inputting the age difference between measurement and rotation ages as a predictor variable as opposed to an age ratio that Lambeth uses, which inadvertently equates the latest field measurement to a rotation age measurement. it should be noted that this paper is not intended to increase the size of the age-age correlation compared to what could be obtained by Lambeth. it is only intended to provide an empirical procedure of obtaining a correlation that is biologically meaningful and partly related to the species and trials for which the genetic gain is being sought.

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The 2013 loggerhead shrike survey in Alberta

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In Alberta, the loggerhead shrike is considered to be a Species of Special Concern. Since 1987, a prairie-wide roadside survey has been conducted every five years to monitor populations. This... More ≫

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In Alberta, the loggerhead shrike is considered to be a Species of Special Concern. Since 1987, a prairie-wide roadside survey has been conducted every five years to monitor populations. This report summarizes results of the 2013 survey conducted in Alberta, and compares results with surveys conducted in 1987, 1998, 2003 and 2008.

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Using ambient air quality objectives in industrial dispersion modelling and individual industrial site monitoring

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This Guideline was developed to ensure consistency in the interpretation of the use of ambient air quality objectives within Alberta’s industrial air management system. It outlines the process... More ≫

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This Guideline was developed to ensure consistency in the interpretation of the use of ambient air quality objectives within Alberta’s industrial air management system. It outlines the process for: the implementation of new or revised ambient air quality objectives; interpreting and acting on modelled concentrations in relation to ambient air quality objectives; setting additional individual industrial site monitoring; and specifying a procedure for calculating ambient concentrations over different averaging times.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #005 : capture, handling, immobilization and release of bears

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 005 applies to live capture of bears by way of leg snares, culvert/barrel traps, or remote darting... More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 005 applies to live capture of bears by way of leg snares, culvert/barrel traps, or remote darting from air or ground. This protocol was adopted on February 11, 2005.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #012 : cougar (Puma concolor) capture, handling, immobilization and release

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 012 applies to pursuit with dogs, and immobilization. This protocol was adopted on July 22, 2013.

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