Condition of the environment – Fish and wildlife indicators

Learn about indicators reporting on trends in Alberta's fish and wildlife.

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About fish and wildlife indicators

Alberta’s Environmental Science Program monitors the distribution of fish and wildlife across the province including species at risk and invasive species to better understand the state of our natural ecosystems. Explore the fish and wildlife indicators below to:

  • learn more about why these indicators are important
  • read about the status of Alberta’s fish and wildlife
  • access additional data and resources

Explore fish and wildlife indicators

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General status of 5 vertebrate species groups: amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and reptiles in Alberta between 2000 and 2020.

Fish and wildlife monitoring

Access data and learn more about how Alberta’s Environmental Science Program monitors the distribution of wildlife across the province including species at risk and invasive species.

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