Alberta Wetlands Critical During Drought Year
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… One of the many important functions of wetlands is they help mitigate drought. Alberta farmer Dan Liddle is thankful for wetlands and explained that “If I didn’t actually have any …
Volunteers Needed: Looking for access to private wetlands in Rocky View County
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… The Miistakis Institute is looking for landowners with wetlands on their property that would be willing to … in May and June, when amphibians are most likely to be in wetlands during mating season. This technique is particularly …
Wetland Conservation and Management (C-420)
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… POL-420 Page 1 POLICY #420 Title: Wetland Conservation and Management Legal References: … March 30, 2010 Revision Date: Purpose: The purpose of the Wetland Conservation and Management Policy is to conserve and …
Meadow Drive Drainage Improvement - Phase 2 and 3
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Type: Capital Project
… drainage project is set to address persistent flooding and wetland inundation issues within the Meadow Drive community. … relief measures, including the interconnection of various wetlands, discharging to a stormwater lift station constructed …
Yellow Flag Iris: The Hidden Danger of a Deceptive Beauty
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… Do you love the bright yellow flowers that bloom in wetlands? While yellow flag iris may seem like a beautiful … is silently waging war against the native species that call wetlands home. Designated as prohibited noxious under the Weed …
Weedy Wednesday - Purple Loosestrife
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… stem or root fragment can ignite a rampant invasion. In wetlands, the aggressive growth of this plant destroys wetlands by strangling out native plants, completely …
Lasso Trail
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Type: Park
… ravine of switch back turns, thick aspen stands, and along a wetland. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an …
Get Started on Funding Your Next ALUS Project
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… to what you are already doing. A few examples include: Wetland Protection and Restoration: Protect existing wetlands to improve drought resiliency in crop fields, or …
UofC Study Participants Needed: Beneficial Insects in Restored Spaces
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… are looking for a few crop fields which contain a pothole or wetland that have been seeded with canola for the 2018 season. …
Trumpeter Swans Return to Area for First Time in 100 Years
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… More recently, we have observed swans breeding on large wetlands west of Calgary, most likely for the first time in …