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Athabasca River water management framework : Alberta's regulatory backstop to protect the Athabasca River

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Alberta Environment is setting strict limits on how much water oil sands companies can remove from the Athabasca River under a new framework that sets maximum withdrawals. With this unprecedented... More ≫

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Alberta Environment is setting strict limits on how much water oil sands companies can remove from the Athabasca River under a new framework that sets maximum withdrawals. With this unprecedented action, Alberta Environment is putting in place a water management framework for immediate protection of the Athabasca. Alberta is providing this regulatory backstop as an interim measure while key stakeholders continue to work on long-term planning to safeguard the river.

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Supplemental guidelines for aggregate operations : Woodlands Area – Athabasca River Valley

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The Government of Alberta has developed supplemental guidelines for aggregate applications along the Athabasca River within the Woodlands Management Area to provide additional guidance to industry... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta has developed supplemental guidelines for aggregate applications along the Athabasca River within the Woodlands Management Area to provide additional guidance to industry for required Conservation Reclamation Business Plan submission criteria within the specified area.

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Best management practices : user manual for aggregate operators on public land. Version 1

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In this manual, you will find information on : The regulatory framework required for extracting aggregates on public land; and BMPs for managing environmental considerations during the planning,... More ≫

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In this manual, you will find information on : The regulatory framework required for extracting aggregates on public land; and BMPs for managing environmental considerations during the planning, development, management and reclamation phases of an aggregate operation. This manual applies to the mining of aggregate on public land and adresses the primary processing of aggregate only. While some BMPs may also apply, this manual does not address pits located on private land or the mining of peat on public land.

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