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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone water quality management program

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Establishes a clear and consistent wastewater and runoff management approach in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone (IH-DIZ). The program outlines monitoring and reporting... More ≫

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Establishes a clear and consistent wastewater and runoff management approach in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone (IH-DIZ). The program outlines monitoring and reporting requirements to be met by industrial facilities and identifies additional monitoring programs to be established within the IH-DIZ reach of the North Saskatchewan River. Data collected from the monitoring activities will be used to inform load-based management within the zone and will also help to verify the overall success of the program in achieving the environmental objective to maintain or improve water quality.

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Oil Sands Monitoring Program letter of agreement and operational framework

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The intent of this Letter of Agreement is for the Governments of Alberta and Canada as well as Indigenous communities in the oil sands region to endorse the Operational Framework Agreement and to... More ≫

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The intent of this Letter of Agreement is for the Governments of Alberta and Canada as well as Indigenous communities in the oil sands region to endorse the Operational Framework Agreement and to confirm the commitments made to govern the Oil Sands Monitoring Program in a manner consistent with the memorandum of understanding, including that the treaty and aboriginal rights of Indigenous people are recognized and affirmed as per section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

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Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan : what it is and how it works

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This factsheet provides an overview of the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan, a strategic plan to address sources of phosphorus in the middle reach of the Bow River between the Bearspaw and... More ≫

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This factsheet provides an overview of the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan, a strategic plan to address sources of phosphorus in the middle reach of the Bow River between the Bearspaw and Bassano Dams.

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Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan Implementation Committee terms of reference

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Information about the multi-stakeholder Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan Implementation Committee, including its purpose, vision and how it operates.

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Citizen science principles of good practice

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Citizen science encompasses the active participation of members of the public in monitoring and scientific research. The citizen science principles of good practice serve as a foundation and... More ≫

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Citizen science encompasses the active participation of members of the public in monitoring and scientific research. The citizen science principles of good practice serve as a foundation and catalyst for ongoing dialogue and collaboration in using citizen science to address information and knowledge gaps across the province. The principles provide practitioners, researchers and decision makers with common guidance to consider when designing, implementing, and evaluating citizen science initiatives in Alberta.

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Guide to Water Act authorizations required for excavations (dugouts, borrow pits and other types of pits/excavations) [2020]

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This document clarifies authorization and application requirements under the Water Act and the Water (Ministerial) Regulation where excavations into the ground are proposed. Typically, excavations... More ≫

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This document clarifies authorization and application requirements under the Water Act and the Water (Ministerial) Regulation where excavations into the ground are proposed. Typically, excavations into the ground that may trigger Water Act authorizations are dugouts, borrow pits, pits, or other pits/excavations. This guide does not address excavations that may be created for the purpose of drainage, flood control, erosion control, or channel realignment. Also not addressed by this guide is the issue of whether evaporative loss is considered a "diversion of water" under the Water Act.

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Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan five year update

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A report summarizing the activities of the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan Implementation Committee from 2014 to 2019.

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Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan overview

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A summary of the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan, which was developed in 2014 to proactively monitor phosphorus levels and maintain water quality in the Bow River in the area flowing from the... More ≫

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A summary of the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan, which was developed in 2014 to proactively monitor phosphorus levels and maintain water quality in the Bow River in the area flowing from the Bearspaw Dam to the Bassano Dam. This management plan aligns with the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan and the Surface Water Quality management Framework.

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Brokering science for environmental management : progress report from the Chief Scientist : a term in review

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This progress report outlines the activities undertaken by the Chief Scientist of Alberta Environment and Parks over the inaugural appointment of this position. Highlights include: building a... More ≫

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This progress report outlines the activities undertaken by the Chief Scientist of Alberta Environment and Parks over the inaugural appointment of this position. Highlights include: building a strategic knowledge network with the broader scientific community; seeking ways to braid Indigenous Knowledge in Alberta’s environmental science program; supporting a strong science culture within the department; brokering scientific reviews by external experts to address environmental concerns or issues; reporting on the condition of Alberta’s environment; and improving availability and accessibility of scientific evidence to inform decision-making processes.

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Dam Safety Regulator operational plan

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Presents the operational plan for the Dam Safety Regulator, whose purpose is to ensure safety of the province's dams and canals and to minimize environmental and economic losses through effective... More ≫

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Presents the operational plan for the Dam Safety Regulator, whose purpose is to ensure safety of the province's dams and canals and to minimize environmental and economic losses through effective and efficient use of the compliance assurance program and tools including education, prevention and enforcement.

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