Rocky View County Wetland Series: Article 1 - What is a Wetland?
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… Follow this series to learn more about what wetlands are, their functions in the environment, their connection to people and the land, and wetland stewardship. Wetlands are low lying areas of land …
Rocky View County Wetland Series: Article 2 - The Role of Wetlands in Water Storage and Filtration
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… this multi-article series? Start with Article 1: What is a Wetland? and follow along as we explore the important functions wetlands provide and why they matter. Wetlands play a critical …
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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… 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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… 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 …