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Decontamination protocol for work in or near water : quick reference guide

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Alberta’s decontamination protocol helps ensure the proper cleaning of watercraft and other equipment used in water to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species and fish disease. The revised... More ≫

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Alberta’s decontamination protocol helps ensure the proper cleaning of watercraft and other equipment used in water to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species and fish disease. The revised Decontamination Protocol will better protect Alberta waters by providing clear directions for realistic decontamination methods that can be applied by a wide range of users. It is important to have consistent direction on practices for cleaning of equipment after it has come in contact with water and before moving to different waters.

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Decontamination protocol for watercraft & equipment : quick reference guide

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Aquatic invasive species and fish disease pose significant risks to the conservation and sustainability of Alberta’s native species and their habitat. A Decontamination Protocol was developed to... More ≫

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Aquatic invasive species and fish disease pose significant risks to the conservation and sustainability of Alberta’s native species and their habitat. A Decontamination Protocol was developed to address the detection of whirling disease in the province, but is also intended to address additional aquatic invasive species of concern. This quick reference guide is intended to provide an overview of the steps required by the Decontamination Protocol, which provides in-depth details on the specific steps required in each identified risk zone in the province.

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