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14th Annual Meeting of the Grassland Restoration Forum - Notes from the Field: Projects, Research & Reclamation
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November 18th, 2021 at 8:30am MST to November 18th, 2021 at 3:30pm MST
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The Grassland (formerly Foothills) Restoration Forum Fall Information session gathers a variety of stakeholders and interested parties to exchange current information on grassland conservation, restoration and reclamation
2021 Holiday Book List
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Looking for the perfect holiday gift for nature enthusiasts? Look no further! Check out this list of wetland and boreal-related books released this year as well as a few timeless classics. New in 2021...
2022 Spring Reading List
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If you’re looking to add a few new books to your Spring/ Summer reading list, you’ve come to the right place! Check out the Wetland Knowledge Exchange’s recommendations: Newly released (and Upcoming)...
2022 Waterfowl Forecast
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After a two-year hiatus, the complete Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat survey is back for 2022! Before you pack your decoys and start scouting, tune in to watch waterfowl experts from Ducks...
A Field Guide to the Wetlands of the Boreal Plains Ecozone of Canada
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This guide provides an in-depth look at Ducks Unlimited Canada's (DUC) remote-sensing satellite mapping efforts and the development of the DUC enhanced wetland classification system.
A Mesocosm‐Scale Study of Chemical and Ecological Response to Different Types of Oil Sands Tailings and Process Water (2019 ‐ 2021)
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The use of pit lakes (PL) to reclaim pits at the end of mine life is common in metal and coal extraction operations. Oil sands mine operators of Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA)...
A Summary of Land Resource and Groundwater Issues Related to Plains Coal Mine Reclamation in Alberta
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Report synthesizes and summarizes 36 RRTAC reports to provide the user with a unified source of information on land and groundwater reclamation research in the plains of Alberta
A Walking Tour of the Stavely Research Ranch
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Event Date and Time
September 21st, 2021 at 8:00am MST to September 21st, 2021 at 5:00pm MST
Porcupine Hills, AB
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A day long tour focusing on: The ecological context of the Foothills Parkland; role of grasses in building soils and storing carbon; and role of range health in the capture and storage of water in the watershed.
A Wetland Centre for Everyone
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On Wednesday October 4 th 2022, crowds gathered just outside of Grande Prairie Alberta to learn about the wonderful world of wetlands in their own backyard at the Wetland Centre at Evergreen Park’s...
Acute and Subacute Toxicity of Different Fractions of Athabasca Bitumen to Fish
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Determine the acute and subacute toxicity of bitumen from banks of the Athabasca River downstream of Fort McMurray to rainbow trout. Concluded bitumen was not acutely toxic to fish under dosage tested
AEC Blueridge Alpine bluegrass - Cultivar Description
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AEC Blueridge alpine bluegrass (Poa alpina L.) is a reclamation variety developed for use in reclaiming and revegetating disturbed sites at high elevations. It is the first variety of alpine bluegrass...
AEC Hillcrest Awned Slender Wheatgrass - Cultivar Description
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AEC Hillcrest awned slender wheatgrass l Elymus tichycaulus subsp. subsecandus (Link) Gould] is a-reclamation variety developed for use in reclaiming and revegJtating oisturtea sites in the mountains...
AEC Mountaineer Broadglumed Wheatgrass - Cultivar Description
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AEC Mountaineer broadglumed wheatgrass, Elymus trachycaulus subsp. violaceus (Horneman) A. & D. Love, is a cultivar developed for reclaiming and revegetating disturbed sites at high elevations. It is...
Agricultural Capability of Surface-mined Land in East-central Alberta
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Between 1979 and 1988, The Plains Hydrology and Reclamation Project (PHRP) studied the impacts of surface coal mining in the plains of Alberta on the agricultural capability and hydrology of reclaimed...
Agronomic Receptor Evaluation For Direct Soil Contact: Stage 2
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The objective of Stage 2 of the project was to investigate how adverse effects on the growth of alfalfa might be affected by the depth of a contaminant (sodium chloride) in the soil profile. Stage 2...
Alberta Background Soil Quality System Project: Workshop Summary
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Objective is to work collaboratively with soil data users to develop the Alberta Background Soil Quality System (ABSQS) as a tool to assist industry and government in environmental management
Alberta Boreal Deer Project: Final Report
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White-tailed deer expansion in the boreal forest is due to an interaction between less severe winters following climate change, and a substantial forage subsidy provided by widespread anthropogenic features
Alberta Wetland Classification System Field Guide
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The Alberta Wetland Classification System Field Guide is a visual, plain-language field guide for identifying and classifying wetlands based on the Alberta Wetland Classification System (AWCS). The...