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Alberta Environment water and wastewater certification program : continuing education unit evaluation and credit (non-current training)

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Provides a listing or approved water and wastewater operator certification programs prior to 2009.

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Facts about water in Alberta

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This book was developed to inform Albertans about the province’s water, and some current challenges facing our water resources. It outlines where our water comes from, who uses water in the... More ≫

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This book was developed to inform Albertans about the province’s water, and some current challenges facing our water resources. It outlines where our water comes from, who uses water in the province, and how water quality and quantity is managed.

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Glossary of terms related to water and watershed management in Alberta. 1st edition

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An easy-to-follow glossary of common terms directly associated with water and watershed management in Alberta. The glossary serves as a tool and reference for Water for Life partnerships and... More ≫

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An easy-to-follow glossary of common terms directly associated with water and watershed management in Alberta. The glossary serves as a tool and reference for Water for Life partnerships and working groups.

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Environmental tools guide

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Environmental tools are mechanisms to meet environmental objectives and outcomes and to encourage environmentally-desirable behaviour. This set of fact sheets, collectively known as the... More ≫

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Environmental tools are mechanisms to meet environmental objectives and outcomes and to encourage environmentally-desirable behaviour. This set of fact sheets, collectively known as the Environmental Tools Guide, has been developed as a resource for policy makers to encourage a greater understanding of the range of tools available to both government and stakeholders. The tools are organized into five broad categories: voluntary stewardship/corporate environmental responsibility; information disclosure; cooperative agreements; market-based and fiscal tools; and regulations.

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Natural regions and subregions of Alberta

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This document presents the climatic, physiographic, vegetation, soil, wildlife and land use attributes that characterize each Natural Region and Subregion. It has been organized into four parts,... More ≫

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This document presents the climatic, physiographic, vegetation, soil, wildlife and land use attributes that characterize each Natural Region and Subregion. It has been organized into four parts, and presented in a format that is suitable for both technical and non-technical users.

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Advisory committee on water use practice and policy : terms of reference

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This committee provided advice and recommendations to the Minister of Environment on water use practice and policy, regarding practices that remove water from the hydrologic cycle. The Committee’s... More ≫

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This committee provided advice and recommendations to the Minister of Environment on water use practice and policy, regarding practices that remove water from the hydrologic cycle. The Committee’s recommendations will be submitted to the Minister in a written report.

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Approved terms of reference water management plan for Lesser Slave Lake and Lesser Slave River Basins : phase I

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This is the terms of reference for Phase 1 of the multi-phase Lesser Slave Lake and River Basin (collectively referred to as the Lesser Slave Basins, or LSB) water management plan. This phase is... More ≫

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This is the terms of reference for Phase 1 of the multi-phase Lesser Slave Lake and River Basin (collectively referred to as the Lesser Slave Basins, or LSB) water management plan. This phase is to be completed in January 2005. Subsequent phases of the water management plan will have separate terms of reference.

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An overview of recent studies on Wabamun Lake

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To learn more about sediment and water quality in Wabamun Lake and how it compares to other area lakes, Alberta Environment started several comprehensive studies of the lake in the summer of 2002,... More ≫

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To learn more about sediment and water quality in Wabamun Lake and how it compares to other area lakes, Alberta Environment started several comprehensive studies of the lake in the summer of 2002, including assessments of differences in water quality across the lake, metals and trace organic contaminants in sediments, the significance of sediment quality to aquatic biota and the occurrence of disinfection by-products from the Wabamun Lake Water Treatment Plant. Additionally, a report summarizing the 20-year history of water quality of Wabamun Lake hasbeen compiled to provide a historical perspective on water quality of the lake.

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Glossary of reclamation and remediation terms used in Alberta. Seventh edition

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This glossary was developed with the intent of providing those working in the field of reclamation in Alberta with a standardized set of definitions for reclamation terms.

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Overview of water quality in the Muskeg River basin July 1972 to March 2001

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The Muskeg River and its tributaries have been sampled by Alberta Environment between 1972 and 2001. The purpose of this report is to summarize this data, interpret water quality conditions and... More ≫

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The Muskeg River and its tributaries have been sampled by Alberta Environment between 1972 and 2001. The purpose of this report is to summarize this data, interpret water quality conditions and controlling factors, check for any trends in water quality over the long term, and assess whether any effects of oil sands development are apparent. The intent is to make a scientific contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the Muskeg River system, and of potential oil sands development effects, in view of the level of development proposed for this basin.

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