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Handbook for assessing regional acid deposition exceedances

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This technical handbook outlines a methodology for conducting regional/project-based acid deposition assessments using the revised acid deposition management framework [2022], which includes a new... More ≫

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This technical handbook outlines a methodology for conducting regional/project-based acid deposition assessments using the revised acid deposition management framework [2022], which includes a new critical loads function and a steady-state mass balance approach to determine critical loads of acidity for sulphur and nitrogen deposition. The handbook should be utilized to determine suitable acid deposition assessments when required. It has a companion tool and GIS package that can be used to calculate exceedances as per Section 3 of the handbook.

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Qualitative assessment of the comparability of Alberta's laboratory analytical method descriptions. Part 1 : trace elements in water

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This report provides information for surface water quality data users to qualitatively compare datasets using method description information.

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Watercourse Crossing Program information package

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This information package provides instructions and tools to become part of the Watercourse Crossing Program, working to correct fish habitat fragmentation caused by watercourse crossings in Alberta.

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AEP guidance document for managing lead in municipal drinking water systems in Alberta : Phase 1 tools for utilities to plan, assess and implement lead management plans for 2020-2024

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Provides direction to drinking water facility owners and operators to support their assessment of lead hazards and development of lead management plans that address the risks of consumption of... More ≫

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Provides direction to drinking water facility owners and operators to support their assessment of lead hazards and development of lead management plans that address the risks of consumption of lead in drinking water at the customer's tap. (See the Related tab for support materials to this guidance document.)

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Climate & environment student action challenge [kit] [2019-2020]

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The Climate and Environment Student Action Challenge invites Alberta students from kindergarten to Grade 12 to develop a school-based initiative or project that will address climate change or... More ≫

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The Climate and Environment Student Action Challenge invites Alberta students from kindergarten to Grade 12 to develop a school-based initiative or project that will address climate change or minimize other negative human impacts to the environment. The Government of Alberta awards funding to successful applicants to support their environmental action projects.

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2018-19 Ambient environment monitoring plan for oil sands development

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Summaries for projects approved under the 2018-2019 Ambient Environment Monitoring Plan for Oil Sands Development. Summaries include a brief description of the monitoring activity, objectives,... More ≫

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Summaries for projects approved under the 2018-2019 Ambient Environment Monitoring Plan for Oil Sands Development. Summaries include a brief description of the monitoring activity, objectives, assigned budget, key outcomes, geographic scope, and associated data and reporting products. Projects approved for implementation in 2018-2019 continue monitoring activities implemented since 2012 through the 2012-2015 Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring (OSM).

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Technical guidance for the assessment of additionality

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This provides specific guidance to stakeholders when assessing the additionality of a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions or sequestration of GHGs under the Alberta emission offset system. In... More ≫

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This provides specific guidance to stakeholders when assessing the additionality of a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions or sequestration of GHGs under the Alberta emission offset system. In order to demonstrate the additionality of the activities that are included or proposed to be included in the development or revision of an emission offset quantification protocol, the use of the tools contained in this technical guidance is a requirement for both the Alberta Climate Change Office and stakeholders. This document explains both the roles each of these parties play, and the process used for reviewing and assessing additionality during protocol development or revision.

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Environmental Assessment - Teck Resources Limited Frontier Oil Sands Mine - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and application for approval

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Teck Resources Limited Frontier Oil Sands Mine.The project consists of the construction, operation and... More ≫

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Teck Resources Limited Frontier Oil Sands Mine.The project consists of the construction, operation and reclamation of an oil sands surface mine with a production capacity of about 260,000 barrels per day of bitumen. The project is a truck and shovel mine which includes one open pit, an ore preparation plant, a bitumen processing plant, tailings preparation and management facilities, cogeneration facilities, support utilities, disposal and storage areas, river water intake, a fish habitat compensation lake, bridge, roads, airfield and camp.

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A guide to understanding and using the project selection and priority ranking tool

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As part of the government's response to the June 2013 flooding in Southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program was established with the... More ≫

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As part of the government's response to the June 2013 flooding in Southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program was established with the aim of mitigating the flood-related effects on fish and fish habitat in the short term and to re-establish a healthy aquatic environment over the longer term. In the absence of an existing process, a number of new tools were developed by the FISHES Program to support effective decision making and the allocation of program funds. The Project Selection and Priority Ranking Tool was developed to help evaluate potential projects based on thirteen biological, social and economic criteria which are weighted to reflect both provincial fisheries management priorities and local fisheries issues and concerns.

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