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Environment and Parks annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Environment and Parks contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Environment and Parks contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Alberta clean technology road map

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The Alberta Clean Technology Road Map strengthens the connection between the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework and the Government of Alberta's current and historic clean... More ≫

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The Alberta Clean Technology Road Map strengthens the connection between the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework and the Government of Alberta's current and historic clean innovation-related policy. The document provides an overview of several segments of the Alberta cleantech market and existing supports for innovators and entrepreneurs based in the province.

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development annual report

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Annual report for the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development

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Building on strength : a proposal for municipal sustainability for Alberta : report of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group

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This report sets out recommendations of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group. The Working Group was formed to provide input to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for the development... More ≫

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This report sets out recommendations of the Municipal Sustainability Strategy Working Group. The Working Group was formed to provide input to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for the development of a strategy to improve the long-term viability of municipalities across the province.

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In situ oil sands footprint monitoring project

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Stakeholders and regulators have become increasingly concerned about the cumulative impact of existing and future in situ oil sands operations on ecosystem health and reclamation success in the... More ≫

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Stakeholders and regulators have become increasingly concerned about the cumulative impact of existing and future in situ oil sands operations on ecosystem health and reclamation success in the Lakeland Industrial and Community Association region. To respond to these concerns, Alberta Environment commissioned a pilot project to develop a terrestrial footprint monitoring protocol for the region. The In situ Footprint Monitoring Project was completed by the ALCES Group in association with InfoJim Inc. The intent of the project was to establish a foundation for ongoing monitoring of the in situ development footprint that would ultimately assist stakeholders and regulators in responsible land management and sustainable development.

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Sustainable water management and economic development in Alberta

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Identifies, examines and compares the current status of Alberta water characteristics, markets and issues facing Alberta across each of its major water basins and how these are affecting... More ≫

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Identifies, examines and compares the current status of Alberta water characteristics, markets and issues facing Alberta across each of its major water basins and how these are affecting sustainable economic development.

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Forty possible methods for the southern Alberta landscapes project

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As part of the Southern Alberta Landscapes (SAL) Strategy Development Project, this working paper sets out 40 different methods or processes that could be utilized when designing the overall... More ≫

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As part of the Southern Alberta Landscapes (SAL) Strategy Development Project, this working paper sets out 40 different methods or processes that could be utilized when designing the overall strategy. The intention of the paper is to provide enough information about each method to allow members of the Total Southern Alberta Landscapes Team and others to be able to think creatively about which methods might best be used and when.

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Southern Alberta landscapes : meeting the challenges ahead. Input-output model

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An input-output model is a representation of economic activities in a state or a nation. It attempts to quantify, at a point in time, the economic interdependencies that exist in the economy. The... More ≫

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An input-output model is a representation of economic activities in a state or a nation. It attempts to quantify, at a point in time, the economic interdependencies that exist in the economy. The purpose of this report is to describe the development of an input-output model as a means of forecasting impact analysis for the Southern Alberta Sustainable Strategies region.

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Regional economic overview and outlook for southern Alberta

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This report was compiled to describe the overall sectoral characteristics and trends in economic activity in southern Alberta, to identify key drivers that may determine the future direction of... More ≫

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This report was compiled to describe the overall sectoral characteristics and trends in economic activity in southern Alberta, to identify key drivers that may determine the future direction of the economy, and to give a general description of the types of environmental impacts that might be expected as a result of economic development in key sectors. Data included in this report were collected through a document and literature review and through interviews with social and environmental scientists, economists, industry representatives, and government officials.

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External review of ALCES sector models

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As part of the development of a regional sustainable development strategy for southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Sustainability Strategy (SASS) managers have chosen to employ a computer... More ≫

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As part of the development of a regional sustainable development strategy for southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Sustainability Strategy (SASS) managers have chosen to employ a computer simulation model known as ALCES® (A Landscape Cumulative Effects Simulator). ALCES® contributes to a regional strategy through its use as an exploratory tool to identify emerging regional issues and opportunities, and by examining the potential implications of trends and policy choices under a range of future scenarios. The Miistakis Institute was contracted by Alberta Environment to coordinate an independent, expert, technical peer review of the methodology behind four ALCES sub-models, and an assessment of whether or not they allow for useful and reasonable simulations of natural resources over 50 year time-periods in support of current land and resource management decisions.

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