Publications

Water quantity management plans and frameworks

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The Water Quantity Management Plans and Frameworks map identifies areas in the province of Alberta which are covered by planning processes that include regulatory water use limits or policy. ... More ≫

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The Water Quantity Management Plans and Frameworks map identifies areas in the province of Alberta which are covered by planning processes that include regulatory water use limits or policy. Plans and frameworks (provincial) are labelled black within the map. Transboundary water quantity agreements (inter-provincial, federal, international) are labelled blue. The Surface Water Allocation Directive would not apply to areas of the province covered by a water management plan or framework that provides water guidance.

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Trail designation

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Trail designation is part of Alberta’s approach to managing trails on public lands to ensure sustainable use and management. Trail designation is by ministerial order which can designate trails... More ≫

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Trail designation is part of Alberta’s approach to managing trails on public lands to ensure sustainable use and management. Trail designation is by ministerial order which can designate trails under the Trails Act and establish them as provincial trails under the Public Lands Act. Trails that are being considered for potential designation may also be listed in the order. Within the orders are the maps of where trail designation are located and description of the boundary.

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Wildlife Management Unit biologist contacts

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This map provides current contact information for biologists assigned to various wildlife management units across the province. These biologists can be contacted for various fish and wildlife... More ≫

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This map provides current contact information for biologists assigned to various wildlife management units across the province. These biologists can be contacted for various fish and wildlife related queries, including: hunting information for specific WMUs; trapping related questions and issues including registered trap line information updates; wildlife survey or handling permit requests for industrial land-use requirements; and advice on mitigating the impacts of industrial activities on wildlife populations.

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Bighorn Backcountry public land use zones [area and trail brochures] [2022]

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Each brochure in this set includes a map of the trail system in a specific area of the Bighorn Backcountry and information on proper use of the area to ensure protection of the environment.

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Wabasca Bison Protection Area

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This georeferenced map shows the boundaries of the Wabasca Bison Protection Area in northern Alberta. Wood bison located within specified Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) are listed as Threatened... More ≫

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This georeferenced map shows the boundaries of the Wabasca Bison Protection Area in northern Alberta. Wood bison located within specified Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) are listed as Threatened under the Wildlife Act and Regulation, including the Wabasca population. The Wabasca Bison Protection Area provides additional protection from all hunting (by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people) to avoid extirpation of this small population of wood bison. This map can be viewed with a standard PDF viewer, but contains additional interactive enhancements that can only be accessed through specific reader apps. A detailed description of the Wabasca Bison Protection Area boundaries can be found within Schedule 11 of the Wildlife Regulation.

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Northwest Bison Protection Area

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This georeferenced map shows the boundaries of the Northwest Bison Protection Area in northern Alberta. Wood bison located within specified Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) are listed as... More ≫

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This georeferenced map shows the boundaries of the Northwest Bison Protection Area in northern Alberta. Wood bison located within specified Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) are listed as Threatened under the Wildlife Act and Regulation, including the Hay-Zama and Etthithun Lake populations. In order to support the conservation, management and recovery of disease-free bison in northern Alberta, all hunting of wood bison within Northwest Bison Protection Area is regulated and based on issuance of a bison special licence and allocation processes for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons. This map can be viewed with a standard PDF viewer, but contains additional interactive enhancements that can only be accessed through specific reader apps. A detailed descriptions of the boundaries of the Northwest Bison Protection Area can be found within Schedule 11 of the Wildlife Regulation and more information on the rules and regulations governing wood bison hunting are found in the Alberta...

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Livingstone Public Land Use Zone [brochure]

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This brochure includes information about Livingstone Public Land Use Zone and a map of the motorized trail system in the zone.

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Porcupine Hills Public Land Use Zone [Brochure]

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This brochure includes information about Porcupine Hills public Public Land Use Zone along with a map of the motorized trails in the zone.

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Bighorn Backcountry public land use zones [area and trail brochures] [2021]

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Each brochure in this set includes a map of the trail system in a specific area of the Bighorn Backcountry and information on proper use of the area to ensure protection of the environment.

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Flowering rush distribution map

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Map identifying locations in Alberta where flowering rush, an aquatic invasive species, has been found. Aquatic invasive species are non-native organisms that have been brought from other places... More ≫

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Map identifying locations in Alberta where flowering rush, an aquatic invasive species, has been found. Aquatic invasive species are non-native organisms that have been brought from other places into Alberta’s water. One in a series of maps showcasing where aquatic invasive species have been reported.

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