Publications

CWD-positive deer : information sheet

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Presents information for hunters who submit a head that is suspected of having chronic wasting disease.

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Echinococcus multilocularis in Alberta

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of echinococcus multilocularis in Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife... More ≫

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of echinococcus multilocularis in Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management, public significance, and prevention and control measures that can be taken. One in a series of fact sheets on common parasites and diseases of fishes and wildlife in Alberta.

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Authorizations under the Public Lands Act for work within the bed and shore of water bodies

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Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams. With few exceptions, the lands of the bed and shore of... More ≫

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Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams. With few exceptions, the lands of the bed and shore of permanent and naturally occurring bodies of water are public land, and the property of all Albertans. AEP manages access, work, and occupation on these public lands through authorizations under the Public Lands Act.

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Restricted activity period fact sheet

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This information sheet explains restricted activity period, which are designed times of the year where in-stream work must be avoided to prevent impacts to fish during sensitive life stages such... More ≫

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This information sheet explains restricted activity period, which are designed times of the year where in-stream work must be avoided to prevent impacts to fish during sensitive life stages such as migration, spawning, egg incubation, emergence, etc.

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Aquatic environment fact sheet

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, streams. creeks. and wetlands. ESRD addresses impacts from this... More ≫

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, streams. creeks. and wetlands. ESRD addresses impacts from this work to the aquatic environment through the approvals process under the provincial Water Act. Section 36 (1) of the Water Act specifies that no person may commence or continue and activity that may impact the aquatic environment except pursuant to an approval.

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Lice on birds in Alberta

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of lice on birds in Alberta. Includes information on their transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management, public... More ≫

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of lice on birds in Alberta. Includes information on their transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management, public significance, and prevention and control measures that can be taken. One in a series of fact sheets on common parasites and diseases of fishes and wildlife in Alberta.

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Lice on mammals in Alberta

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of lice on mammals in Alberta. Includes information on their significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife... More ≫

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of lice on mammals in Alberta. Includes information on their significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management, public significance, and prevention and control measures that can be taken. One in a series of fact sheets on common parasites and diseases of fishes and wildlife in Alberta.

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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program : Etherington Creek area

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on... More ≫

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on public lands. This fact sheet describes work that has been done to restore trails in the Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area.

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Wetland regulatory process diagram

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Presents the wetland regulatory process in the format of a flowchart diagram.

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Recreation on agricultural public land : what you need to know

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In 2003, the Alberta Government clarified the rules for recreational and exploration access on agricultural dispositions issued under the Public Lands Act, including grazing leases and farm... More ≫

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In 2003, the Alberta Government clarified the rules for recreational and exploration access on agricultural dispositions issued under the Public Lands Act, including grazing leases and farm development leases. The legislation balances the needs of the leaseholders to protect the land and livestock from harm with the rights of the recreational users for reasonable access. The legislation also includes a process for addressing exploration disputes. The new rules encourage communication, co-operation and respect.

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