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South Saskatchewan Region air quality management framework : for nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Ozone (O₃) and fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)

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Cumulative effects management frameworks seek to balance anticipated development with environmental protection by using a triple bottom line approach to support the environmental and social and... More ≫

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Cumulative effects management frameworks seek to balance anticipated development with environmental protection by using a triple bottom line approach to support the environmental and social and economic objectives in the region. The Air Quality Management Framework (the framework) develops ambient triggers and limits for specific substances. which become the indicators for ambient air quality.

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Ecosystem service approach pilot on wetlands : assessment of current and historic wetland carbon stores in the Sheppard Slough area

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This report focuses on assessing the carbon storage associated with seasonal, semi-permanent, and permanent wetlands in the Sheppard Slough drainage catchment. The study was part of the Ecosystem... More ≫

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This report focuses on assessing the carbon storage associated with seasonal, semi-permanent, and permanent wetlands in the Sheppard Slough drainage catchment. The study was part of the Ecosystem Services pilot, which in turn is part of the longer term Ecosystem Services Roadmap intended as a tool under the Cumulative Effects Management Framework to help inform trade-off decisions and assure more robust decision-making.

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Environmental Assessment - Devon NEC Corporation Pike 1 Project - EIA Report and application for approval

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Devon NEC Corporation Pike 1 Project. The proposal is to use steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) for an... More ≫

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Devon NEC Corporation Pike 1 Project. The proposal is to use steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) for an expected capacity of 109,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) of bitumen. The location is approximately 25 km southeast of Conklin, Alberta, in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The EIA was deemed complete in 2014. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Environmental Assessment - Coalspur Mines Ltd. Vista Coal Mine Project - EIA Report and application for approval

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Coalspur Mines Ltd. Vista Coal Mine Project. The proposal is for a project area that would cover about 2,500... More ≫

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Coalspur Mines Ltd. Vista Coal Mine Project. The proposal is for a project area that would cover about 2,500 hectares and contains sites allocated for the coal mine and associated infrastructure. The project locatation is in Yellowhead County, approximately 10 km from the Hinton town boundary and extends away from Hinton to the southeast for about 12 km up to the McLeod River Valley. The EIA was deemed complete in 2013. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Environmental Assessment - Cenovus TL ULC Telephone Lake In-Situ Project - EIA Report and application for approval

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Cenovus TL ULC (formerly EnCana) Telephone Lake (formerly Borealis) In-Situ Project. The proposal is to use... More ≫

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Cenovus TL ULC (formerly EnCana) Telephone Lake (formerly Borealis) In-Situ Project. The proposal is to use steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) and Cenovus’s patented Wedge Well™ Technology for an expected oil production capacity of 90,000 barrels per day (bbl/d). The location is approximately 90 km northeast of Fort McMurray in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The EIA was deemed complete in 2014. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Assessing drilling waste disposal areas : compliance options for reclamation certification [2012]

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Drilling waste disposal has been regulated in Alberta since 1975. Oil and gas operators are required to show compliance with government standards by submitting disposal information for drilling... More ≫

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Drilling waste disposal has been regulated in Alberta since 1975. Oil and gas operators are required to show compliance with government standards by submitting disposal information for drilling waste that was disposed of on a wellsite or at a remote sump or land treatment site. This document was developed by representatives from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, drilling waste disposal consultants, the Energy Resources Conservation Board, and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development to provide guidance for assessing drilling waste disposal areas for reclamation.

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Alberta wetland policy

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The Alberta Wetland Policy provides the strategic direction and tools required to make informed management decisions in the long-term interest of Albertans. The policy will minimize the loss and... More ≫

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The Alberta Wetland Policy provides the strategic direction and tools required to make informed management decisions in the long-term interest of Albertans. The policy will minimize the loss and degradation of wetlands, while allowing for continued growth and economic development in the province. The goal of the policy is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta's wetlands to sustain the benefits they provide to the environment, society, and economy.

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Bow River phosphorus management plan

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Heightened nutrient levels in the Bow River downstream of Calgary have long been a concern. In the 1970s and 1980s, high nutrient levels resulted in excessive aquatic plant growth resulting in low... More ≫

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Heightened nutrient levels in the Bow River downstream of Calgary have long been a concern. In the 1970s and 1980s, high nutrient levels resulted in excessive aquatic plant growth resulting in low dissolved oxygen and occasional fish mortality. An interim policy on effluent limits was released by Alberta Environment in 2008. This policy required that a regional nutrient load reduction plan be developed for reaches at risk of exceeding water quality guidelines. At the same time the Government of Alberta was transitioning to an environmental management approach that addresses the cumulative effects of resource management decisions and considers the environmental, economic and social implications of development for an entire region. In 2011, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) invited contributing parties in the affected reach of the Bow River to initiate a voluntary, collaborative process to address phosphorus loadings, not just from point sources such as...

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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program

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Describes the Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program, which commenced in March 2014 and provides funding to restore and repair backcountry trail systems on public lands along the Eastern... More ≫

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Describes the Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program, which commenced in March 2014 and provides funding to restore and repair backcountry trail systems on public lands along the Eastern Slopes that were impacted by 2013 flood events. Restoring the trail systems in these flood affected areas serves not only to maintain recreational opportunities but also provides critical support to the economic, environmental and social benefits that were compromised by the flood.

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Alberta ambient air quality objectives : benzene

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Alberta’s ambient air quality objectives and guidelines are developed to protect Alberta’s air quality. They are intended to provide protection of the environment and human health to an extent... More ≫

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Alberta’s ambient air quality objectives and guidelines are developed to protect Alberta’s air quality. They are intended to provide protection of the environment and human health to an extent technically and economically feasible, as well as socially and politically acceptable. This document provides objective levels for benzene, as well as a short description of the substance and the effects of exposure to benzene on humans, other animals, and vegetation.

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