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Limitations and caveats of Alberta's Fish Sustainability Index (FSI)

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Province-wide fisheries management strategies must rely on the basic building block of assessments of the status of individual stocks of fish. For fisheries management strategies and plans to be... More ≫

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Province-wide fisheries management strategies must rely on the basic building block of assessments of the status of individual stocks of fish. For fisheries management strategies and plans to be consistent across Alberta, fish stock assessments must be comparable between stocks, areas and time. To achieve this objective, a standardized process of assessment, called the Fish Sustainability Index (FSI) has been developed. While the FSI is an innovative tool developed to support Alberta fisheries management, users must also understand the limitations to the data presented in assessments. These limitations are outlined in this publication.

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A generic rule set for applying the Alberta Fish Sustainability Index, second edition

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The Alberta Fish Sustainability Index (FSI) is a standardized process that brings consistency to individual stock assessments province-wide. This level of evaluation allows for a landscape-level... More ≫

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The Alberta Fish Sustainability Index (FSI) is a standardized process that brings consistency to individual stock assessments province-wide. This level of evaluation allows for a landscape-level assessment and broad temporal comparisons of fish sustainability and status. Further, it assists in planning fisheries management priorities and actions. Diligently following the above outlined generic rule set and revising it when necessary, will allow for provincially reliable and scientifically defensible fish stock assessments.

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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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Bow River angling regulation review : terms of reference

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The review has the following aims: To examine whether the current sportfishing regulations are supported by the angling community, fishing guides, and other stakeholders; To determine the value of... More ≫

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The review has the following aims: To examine whether the current sportfishing regulations are supported by the angling community, fishing guides, and other stakeholders; To determine the value of the management interventions that have been conducted over the past decade to support angling activity and protect fish populations, using scientific data and creel surveys; To ensure regulations are aligned with Alberta’s anticipated Fish Conservation Strategy for 2011-2015 (release of this document is expected in the near future).

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