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Wetland rapid evaluation tool – Desktop (ABWRET-D) [2023]

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The Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Desktop (ABWRET-D) is used to determine the relative value of wetlands impacted by activities that require a Wetland Assessment and Impact Form. The... More ≫

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The Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Desktop (ABWRET-D) is used to determine the relative value of wetlands impacted by activities that require a Wetland Assessment and Impact Form. The tool will be used to inform planning and decision-making to mitigate wetland impacts while ensuring efficient and reasonable wetland assessment requirements. This fact sheet provides background information on the tool, explains how it works, and describes who must use it and when.

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Alberta wetland replacement options

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Fact sheet on the options for wetland replacement once impacts are approved under the Water Act.

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Wetland replacement program

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Information sheet explaining the purpose of the Wetland Replacement Program and the availability of funding for eligible wetland replacement projects, working in partnership with municipalities.

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Water Act essentials for landowners in Alberta

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All activities that may alter the flow or cause siltation of water require authorization from Alberta Environment and Parks prior to commencing. This includes activities such as ditching,... More ≫

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All activities that may alter the flow or cause siltation of water require authorization from Alberta Environment and Parks prior to commencing. This includes activities such as ditching, infilling, stripping/scraping, tilling, or draining. This fact sheet provides essential information about Alberta's Water Act and rural landowner responsibilities.

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Alberta wetland replacement fact sheet

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This fact sheet explains changes to the wetland replacement options.

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Culturally important wetland plants project

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Presents an overview of the Culturally Important Wetland Plants Project, which is funded under the Oil Sands Monitoring Program and is working to co-produce knowledge about culturally important... More ≫

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Presents an overview of the Culturally Important Wetland Plants Project, which is funded under the Oil Sands Monitoring Program and is working to co-produce knowledge about culturally important wetland plants through community-led, traditional environmental knowledge-based monitoring in the Athabasca and Peace oil sands regions.

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Wetland policy regulatory overview diagram

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Presents the wetland regulatory process in the format of a flowchart diagram.

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Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Desktop (ABWRET-D) fact sheet [2018]

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The Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Desktop (ABWRET-D) is used to determine the relative value of wetlands impacted by activities that require a Wetland Assessment and Impact Form. The... More ≫

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The Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Desktop (ABWRET-D) is used to determine the relative value of wetlands impacted by activities that require a Wetland Assessment and Impact Form. The tool will be used to inform planning and decision-making to mitigate wetland impacts while ensuring efficient and reasonable wetland assessment requirements. This fact sheet provides background information on the tool, explains how it works, and describes who must use it and when.

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Wetlands and water quality

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Presents information about the relationship between wetlands and water quality.

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Professional responsibilities in completion and assurance of wetland science, design and engineering work in Alberta : status update

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The purpose of Professional Responsibilities in Completion and Assurance of Wetland Science, Design and Engineering Work in Alberta is to provide wetland professionals a competency guideline for... More ≫

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The purpose of Professional Responsibilities in Completion and Assurance of Wetland Science, Design and Engineering Work in Alberta is to provide wetland professionals a competency guideline for wetland science, design, and engineering in Alberta under the Alberta Wetland Policy. Professionals wishing to authenticate wetland documents for regulatory submission under the Alberta Wetland Policy should use this document for self-evaluation, and to assist in the selection of appropriate contributing professionals.

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