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Hierarchical clustering network analysis of ambient air monitoring in Alberta : phases 1 and 2

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An air monitoring science workshop held in 2015 identified that further analyses are recommended to assess potential redundancies in the long-term air monitoring network of Alberta. This report... More ≫

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An air monitoring science workshop held in 2015 identified that further analyses are recommended to assess potential redundancies in the long-term air monitoring network of Alberta. This report provides a summary of the air network optimization methodology, and guidance on how its application to ambient air quality monitoring networks in Alberta may provide insight to aid in air quality network optimization. The report focuses on all the ambient air monitoring networks in Alberta and on two specific oil sands areas: Athabasca and Cold Lake.

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Horse River Wildfire response : environmental monitoring, public health assessment and ecological screening technical summary document

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This report was prepared to assess whether the soil and air quality in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas met ecological and human health guidelines during the response to the Horse River... More ≫

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This report was prepared to assess whether the soil and air quality in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas met ecological and human health guidelines during the response to the Horse River Wildfire of 2016 and after clean-up of the debris and damage that remained. The first part of the report includes high-level summaries from literature reviews on the contaminants of potential concerns from wildfire smoke and ash and their impacts on soil and human health. The second part includes the identification of potential risks to human and ecological health from ash and soil in fire affected areas, a health risk assessment of potential ash migration into residential gardens, an overview of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's remedial program, and a post-cleanup health risk assessment based on the post remedial soil sampling program results.

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Ambient air monitoring performance specification standards : continuous analyzers

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Performance specification standards have been developed as part of the revision and update of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. The specification standard sheets were designed to provide a... More ≫

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Performance specification standards have been developed as part of the revision and update of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. The specification standard sheets were designed to provide a reference for approved methods and minimum performance specifications to assure the consistency and reliability of continuous ambient air quality measurement in the province. Each specification standard sheet includes the following categories: field of application; air monitoring objectives; operational methods; minimum specifications; operational requirements; calibration requirements; reporting requirements; and additional information.

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Ambient air monitoring performance specification standards : meteorological sensors

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Performance specification standards have been developed as part of the revision and update of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. The specification standard sheets were designed to provide a... More ≫

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Performance specification standards have been developed as part of the revision and update of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. The specification standard sheets were designed to provide a reference for approved methods and minimum performance specifications to assure the consistency and reliability of continuous ambient air quality measurement in the province. Each specification standard sheet includes the following categories: field of application; air monitoring objectives; operational methods; minimum specifications; operational requirements; calibration requirements; reporting requirements; and additional information.

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South Saskatchewan Region air quality management framework

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This fact sheet outlines the South Saskatchewan Region Air Quality Management Framework, which is designed to maintain flexibility in how the government manages cumulative effects of development... More ≫

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This fact sheet outlines the South Saskatchewan Region Air Quality Management Framework, which is designed to maintain flexibility in how the government manages cumulative effects of development on air quality within the South Saskatchewan Region.

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Capital Region air quality management framework for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2), fine particulate matter (PM25) and ozone (O3) : backgrounder, ambient air quality, assessment summary reports

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This Backgrounder provides the context for each annual Assessment Summary Report with: information about the air monitoring framework boundaries and monitoring stations for the Capital region;... More ≫

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This Backgrounder provides the context for each annual Assessment Summary Report with: information about the air monitoring framework boundaries and monitoring stations for the Capital region; descriptions of nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, fine particulate matter and ozone and their triggers, limits and levels.

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Alberta ambient air quality objectives work plan 2011-2014

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This document outlines the 2011-2014 work plan for development and review of ambient air quality objectives.

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Ambient air quality measurement around confined feeding operations in Alberta

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This report outlines the potential impacts of confined feeding operations on ambient air quality.

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Crowsnest Pass / Pincher Creek ambient air quality passive Monitoring monthly reports : June, July and August 2006

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Included in this summary are the results of the monthly passives of hydrogen sulphide (H2S), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3).

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Alberta ambient air quality objectives work plan 2005-2008

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This document outlines the development process and plan of action of Alberta Environment's Environment Policy Branch for the creation and revision of the Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives. ... More ≫

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This document outlines the development process and plan of action of Alberta Environment's Environment Policy Branch for the creation and revision of the Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives. Ambient air quality objective development outlined in this plan will occur over the three-year period April 2005 to March 31, 2008.

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