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Update report on Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's upstream oil and gas reclamation certificate program

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands. The program was expanded to include public lands in 1978 and revised in... More ≫

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands. The program was expanded to include public lands in 1978 and revised in 2003 to increase the province's ability to handle certificate applications while maintaining environmental standards.

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Ecosystem services approach pilot on wetlands : economic valuation technical report

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The Ecosystem Services Approach Pilot on Wetlands is part of the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's 10-year ES Roadmap; its completion and results are considered a... More ≫

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The Ecosystem Services Approach Pilot on Wetlands is part of the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's 10-year ES Roadmap; its completion and results are considered a progression in understanding and applying an ES Approach to support decision making. This technical report was prepared for the ES Pilot team members, technical professionals, and other target groups/individuals with interests in economic valuation. The report documents the approaches undertaken to conduct economic valuations and deliver major deliverables and to discuss the links of economic valuation to wetland decision making. Limitations, caveats and next steps are also discussed.

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Frequently asked questions : 2010 reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities for cultivated lands, forested lands and native grasslands.

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In June 2011, the updated 2010 Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities for Cultivated Lands, Forested Lands, and Native Grasslands were released. The Reclamation Criteria... More ≫

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In June 2011, the updated 2010 Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities for Cultivated Lands, Forested Lands, and Native Grasslands were released. The Reclamation Criteria Advisory Group recommended that the 2010 criteria be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary as knowledge of ecosystem processes improves. Throughout the 2011 field season, questions relating to the three 2010 Criteria along with their assessment tools were tracked and these questions and answers have been compiled into this document. Other frequently asked questions on the application form and peatlands have also been included.

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2010 reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities : summary of changes

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Presents the summary of changes to the 2010 Reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities.

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2010 reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities for cultivated lands

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses... More ≫

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses after conservation and reclamation similar to the ability that existed prior to activity being conducted on the land. The criteria presented in this document are to be used to evaluate whether a site has met equivalent land capability. The criteria are based on land function and operability that will support the production of goods and services consistent in quality and quantity with the surrounding landscape.

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Cumulative effects management system within the Industrial Heartland and Capital Region

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The cumulative effects management approach was officially adopted in 2007 to ensure that the effects of development are managed responsibly and Albertans are assured that regional and industrial... More ≫

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The cumulative effects management approach was officially adopted in 2007 to ensure that the effects of development are managed responsibly and Albertans are assured that regional and industrial development does not come at the expense of the environment. This approach aligns with the Alberta Government’s Integrated Resource System which sets and achieves the environmental, economic and social outcomes Albertans expect from resource development while maintaining the social licence to develop resources.

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2010 reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities for native grasslands

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses... More ≫

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses after conservation and reclamation similar to the ability that existed prior to activity being conducted on the land. The criteria presented in this document are to be used to evaluate whether a site has met equivalent land capability. The criteria are based on land function and operability that will support the production of goods and services consistent in quality and quantity with the surrounding landscape.

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2010 reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities for forested lands

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses... More ≫

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses after conservation and reclamation similar to the ability that existed prior to activity being conducted on the land. The criteria presented in this document are to be used to evaluate whether a site has met equivalent land capability. The criteria are based on land function and operability that will support the production of goods and services consistent in quality and quantity with the surrounding landscape.

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Guide to certification for wellsite reductions, additions, overlaps, multi-well facilities, and forced lease boundary changes

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This fact sheet describes the process and information that is required to process reclamation applications for specific lease situations where more than one activity occurs on the same parcel of land. More ≫

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This fact sheet describes the process and information that is required to process reclamation applications for specific lease situations where more than one activity occurs on the same parcel of land.

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The water management framework five years of implementation 2007-2012 : overview for the Industrial Heartland and Capital Region

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This fact sheet presents an overview of progress and results over the past five years of the implementation of a water management framework for the Industrial Heartland and Capital Region. The... More ≫

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This fact sheet presents an overview of progress and results over the past five years of the implementation of a water management framework for the Industrial Heartland and Capital Region. The goal of the framework is to create a world-class integrated water management system within the North Saskatchewan River, from Devon to Pakan, to sustainably support the environment while considering social and economic development.

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