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User guide for dock permits

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This guide outlines the requirements and process to obtain an authorization to place a temporary, seasonal dock for personal recreational use in any of Alberta’s waterbodies.

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Alberta Water Well Information Database

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The database contains information about individual water well drilling reports, chemical analysis reports up to the end of 1986, springs, flowing shot holes, test holes, and pump tests conducted... More ≫

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The database contains information about individual water well drilling reports, chemical analysis reports up to the end of 1986, springs, flowing shot holes, test holes, and pump tests conducted on the wells. There is approximately 500,000 records within the database with about 5,000 new records being added each year.

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Burn barrels : safe burning practices

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about the practice of burning debris in burn barrels. Includes information about safe burning practices, as well as allowable and restricted burning materials.

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Off-highway vehicles : wildfire prevention tips

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about off-highway vehicles and wildfires. Includes information about checking hot spots on OHVs to help prevent potential wildfires.

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Working well : clean water. Well protected [2019]

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are: to advise private well owners of their... More ≫

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are: to advise private well owners of their responsibility to manage and maintain their wells to ensure safe drinking water supplies; to provide them a basic understanding of groundwater science, how to operate and maintain water wells and how to recognize the potential impacts their land-use activities have on provincial groundwater resource; and to provide the knowledge and skills needed to adopt recommended best management practices.

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Managing effects of livestock on waterways on public land

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This summary document describes the effects of livestock on waterways on public lands. It outlines potential impacts of livestock use, discusses what research has found, and illustrates management... More ≫

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This summary document describes the effects of livestock on waterways on public lands. It outlines potential impacts of livestock use, discusses what research has found, and illustrates management strategies.

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Livestock on waterways : a literature review

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This report reviews scientific research, evidence, and consensus on the effects of livestock on waterways. It reviews all pertinent and available scientific literature on the topic and provides a... More ≫

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This report reviews scientific research, evidence, and consensus on the effects of livestock on waterways. It reviews all pertinent and available scientific literature on the topic and provides a summary of these issues in relation to Alberta's waterways.

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Temporary Field Authorizations (TFA) : temporary seasonal docks for personal recreational use

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This factsheet outlines the temporary field authorizations required for placing temporary watercraft mooring structures into Alberta waterbodies.

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Water wells ... that last : a guide for private well owners in Alberta

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells... More ≫

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells which is key to protecting groundwater supplies. Topics include: groundwater basics, water system planning, water well construction, contamination risks, monitoring, maintenance, water well rehabilitation, shock chlorination, troubleshooting well problems, water well decommissioning, water treatment, groundwater management and water well licensing.

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2019 fish consumption guidance : mercury in fish

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This technical report was prepared to provide summary information about the fish consumption advice available for Alberta water bodies and to present new data collected from 2013 to 2016... More ≫

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This technical report was prepared to provide summary information about the fish consumption advice available for Alberta water bodies and to present new data collected from 2013 to 2016 (inclusive) along with attendant advice. The information in this report may be of interest to researchers, public health professionals, or members of the public who are interested in fish consumption advice in Alberta and want additional information. This document has been produced using methods described in past reports – as such, the information contained herein is a summary of available data related to mercury in fish and human health advice.

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