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We’ve given water lots of advice on the issue of water quantity, in the form of expensive dams and big reservoirs, but is that always the best solution? Have we overlooked a natural ally in our efforts to conserve and manage water? Maybe. Consider our Canadian icon, the beaver!
It takes more than grass to make beef! Water is also an important component to beef production. Both water quantity and water quality affect livestock performance. Research suggests that livestock perform better with cleaner water.
Two communities, a group of cottage owners on an ageing lake, and a herd of ranchers on a small foothills stream, seem poles apart, geographically, socially and economically. Yet, there are some remarkable similarities. These communities represent a new demographic in Alberta. These people are starting to take charge of their landscape. They are rebuilding, not just the health of their landscapes, but also the sense of their communities.
The ribbons of green found along rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands are riparian areas. What can you do to help sustain riparian areas in Alberta?
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