Publications

Enhancing the protection of the Castle : information on the planned changes to land designations

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The Government of Alberta is committed to enhancing protection of the Castle Special Management Area (the Castle). To achieve this, the government plans to amend the South Saskatchewan Regional... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is committed to enhancing protection of the Castle Special Management Area (the Castle). To achieve this, the government plans to amend the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) and designate the Castle under Parks’ legislation as a mix of Wildland Provincial Park and Provincial Park. This will protect important wildlife populations and habitat as well as important headwaters. This will also enhance the recreation and tourism potential of the area, and help to diversify the local economy into the future.

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Lice on coyotes and wolves in Alberta 2014/15

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This information bulletin describes increased occurrence of dog lice on coyotes across much of Alberta in 2014/2015.

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Working well : clean water. Well protected [2015]

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Private water well owners in Alberta are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. The Working Well program, and these fact sheets, provides well owners with information to... More ≫

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Private water well owners in Alberta are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. The Working Well program, and these fact sheets, provides well owners with information to properly care for their wells.

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Water Act : online submission of (TDL) Temporary Diversion Licence applications

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A key strategy under the Water for Life action plan was the development of an automated decision support system for issuing surface water and groundwater temporary diversion licences.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park : Sikome Aquatic Facility

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Lists the regulations for the Sikome Aquatic Facility, located in Fish Creek Provincial Park.

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Berland Smoky Integrated Planning Area : direction for access development

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This information letter addresses permissions and specific direction for arterial all-weather access applications within the Berland Smoky Integrated Planning Area. It also addresses other road... More ≫

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This information letter addresses permissions and specific direction for arterial all-weather access applications within the Berland Smoky Integrated Planning Area. It also addresses other road classes that could be built in the planning area.

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Alberta Community Resilience Program : program overview

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The Alberta Community Resilience Program is a province-wide capital funding program intended to focus on long-term community resilience. Building resilience means Alberta's communities,... More ≫

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The Alberta Community Resilience Program is a province-wide capital funding program intended to focus on long-term community resilience. Building resilience means Alberta's communities, infrastructure and watershed systems are sustainable in the long term. This program is not intended to provide emergency funds.

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Bullhead catfish quick facts

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Bullhead Catfish are non-native to Alberta and can wreak havoc on an ecosystem.

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Drinking water information letter

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Information letters are used to formally communicate with regional staff in the department and other external stakeholders on matters relating to regulatory expectations or guidance on specific... More ≫

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Information letters are used to formally communicate with regional staff in the department and other external stakeholders on matters relating to regulatory expectations or guidance on specific issues relating to drinking water quality that are not captured in the current version of the Standards and Guidelines for Municipal Waterworks, Wastewater and Storm Drainage Systems.

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Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program - Powderface and Prairie Creek trails

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In response to the damage caused by the 2013 flood, Environment and Parks is leading the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on public lands. This work aims to restore... More ≫

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In response to the damage caused by the 2013 flood, Environment and Parks is leading the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on public lands. This work aims to restore damaged trails, while simultaneously making them sustainable for the future. This fact sheet looks at work done on the Powderface and Prairie Creek trails.

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