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Guide to Water Act authorizations required for excavations (dugouts, borrow pits and other types of pits/excavations) [2024]

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This document clarifies authorization and application requirements under the Water Act and the Water (Ministerial) Regulation where excavations into the ground are proposed. Typically, excavations... More ≫

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This document clarifies authorization and application requirements under the Water Act and the Water (Ministerial) Regulation where excavations into the ground are proposed. Typically, excavations into the ground that may trigger Water Act authorizations are dugouts, borrow pits, pits, or other pits/excavations. This guide does not address excavations that may be created for the purpose of drainage, flood control, erosion control, or channel realignment. Also not addressed by this guide is the issue of whether evaporative loss is considered a "diversion of water" under the Water Act.

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Guideline for setback reviews [waste facility]

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This guidance is for developers, subdivision authorities and development authorities to evaluate a development permit or subdivision application where the setback distances to a waste facility are... More ≫

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This guidance is for developers, subdivision authorities and development authorities to evaluate a development permit or subdivision application where the setback distances to a waste facility are planned or being considered for a reduction. The guidance provided applies to specified developments encroaching on waste management facilities, and waste management facilities encroaching on specified developments.

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Oil Sands Monitoring Program letter of agreement and operational framework

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The intent of this Letter of Agreement is for the Governments of Alberta and Canada as well as Indigenous communities in the oil sands region to endorse the Operational Framework Agreement and to... More ≫

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The intent of this Letter of Agreement is for the Governments of Alberta and Canada as well as Indigenous communities in the oil sands region to endorse the Operational Framework Agreement and to confirm the commitments made to govern the Oil Sands Monitoring Program in a manner consistent with the memorandum of understanding, including that the treaty and aboriginal rights of Indigenous people are recognized and affirmed as per section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

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Citizen science principles of good practice

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Citizen science encompasses the active participation of members of the public in monitoring and scientific research. The citizen science principles of good practice serve as a foundation and... More ≫

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Citizen science encompasses the active participation of members of the public in monitoring and scientific research. The citizen science principles of good practice serve as a foundation and catalyst for ongoing dialogue and collaboration in using citizen science to address information and knowledge gaps across the province. The principles provide practitioners, researchers and decision makers with common guidance to consider when designing, implementing, and evaluating citizen science initiatives in Alberta.

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Guide to Water Act authorizations required for excavations (dugouts, borrow pits and other types of pits/excavations) [2020]

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This document clarifies authorization and application requirements under the Water Act and the Water (Ministerial) Regulation where excavations into the ground are proposed. Typically, excavations... More ≫

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This document clarifies authorization and application requirements under the Water Act and the Water (Ministerial) Regulation where excavations into the ground are proposed. Typically, excavations into the ground that may trigger Water Act authorizations are dugouts, borrow pits, pits, or other pits/excavations. This guide does not address excavations that may be created for the purpose of drainage, flood control, erosion control, or channel realignment. Also not addressed by this guide is the issue of whether evaporative loss is considered a "diversion of water" under the Water Act.

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Brokering science for environmental management : progress report from the Chief Scientist : a term in review

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This progress report outlines the activities undertaken by the Chief Scientist of Alberta Environment and Parks over the inaugural appointment of this position. Highlights include: building a... More ≫

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This progress report outlines the activities undertaken by the Chief Scientist of Alberta Environment and Parks over the inaugural appointment of this position. Highlights include: building a strategic knowledge network with the broader scientific community; seeking ways to braid Indigenous Knowledge in Alberta’s environmental science program; supporting a strong science culture within the department; brokering scientific reviews by external experts to address environmental concerns or issues; reporting on the condition of Alberta’s environment; and improving availability and accessibility of scientific evidence to inform decision-making processes.

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WMU 108 deer and elk survey : February 2018

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Presents the results of an aerial survey of deer and elk in Wildlife Management Unit 108 in February 2018. Aerial surveys are the primary method used to assess the population size, distribution,... More ≫

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Presents the results of an aerial survey of deer and elk in Wildlife Management Unit 108 in February 2018. Aerial surveys are the primary method used to assess the population size, distribution, population trends and herd composition of ungulates in Alberta. This information supports the effective management and conservation of ungulates, and is used to set hunting licence allocations, identify areas with agricultural depredation problems, and determine priority areas for recovery actions.

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Intelligent transportation systems study for the Edmonton and Calgary ring roads : terms of reference

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Lays out the terms of reference developed by Alberta Transportation in retaining a consultant to review opportunities for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) applications on the existing and... More ≫

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Lays out the terms of reference developed by Alberta Transportation in retaining a consultant to review opportunities for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) applications on the existing and future sections of the Edmonton and Calgary ring roads, including major highway penetrators. This ITS study will identify immediate and long-term needs, explore ITS solutions, and integrate ITS in the design of future ring road development.

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Advanced traveller information and traffic management systems blueprint for HWY-2 between Edmonton and Calgary : terms of reference

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Terms of reference of the Advanced traveller information and traffic management systems blueprint for HWY-2 between Edmonton and Calgary.

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Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) strategic plan

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This strategic plan, developed by a task group of divisional representatives within Alberta Infrastructure, provides a vision for the future of ITS in Alberta’s transportation system and outlines... More ≫

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This strategic plan, developed by a task group of divisional representatives within Alberta Infrastructure, provides a vision for the future of ITS in Alberta’s transportation system and outlines strategies for Alberta Infrastructure to develop and deploy these technologies to improve the safety, efficiency and capacity of the provincial transportation system.

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