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Guidance document on management of methane gas adjacent to landfills

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This document was prepared to provide guidance to provincial and municipal levels of government, as well as land developers, on the management of methane gas around landfills. This document is an... More ≫

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This document was prepared to provide guidance to provincial and municipal levels of government, as well as land developers, on the management of methane gas around landfills. This document is an information document and was not intended for regulatory purposes. Guidance is based on a review of policies, guidelines, and regulations in other jurisdictions throughout North America.

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Ground-level ozone in Alberta

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At higher concentrations, ground-level ozone has adverse human health effects, and is one of the most damaging air pollutants to vegetation. In Canada, federal, provincial and territorial... More ≫

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At higher concentrations, ground-level ozone has adverse human health effects, and is one of the most damaging air pollutants to vegetation. In Canada, federal, provincial and territorial governments are in the process of reviewing ambient national objectives as well as setting new Canada-wide standards for ozone. Available ambient ozone monitoring information from Alberta has been reviewed, and government agencies, industries and associations involved in monitoring ozone and its precursors have been identified. Also, published literature from Alberta after 1980 has been reviewed.

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Management of industrial sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions in Alberta : description of the existing system

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This paper presents an overview of the existing management system for controlling industrial emission sources, with emphasis on two of the key contributors to acidic deposition: sulphur dioxide... More ≫

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This paper presents an overview of the existing management system for controlling industrial emission sources, with emphasis on two of the key contributors to acidic deposition: sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

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Ambient particulate matter in Alberta

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In 1996-1997 the Federal-Provincial Working Group on Air Quality Objectives and Guidelines published a protocol for the development of national ambient air quality objectives, and two draft... More ≫

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In 1996-1997 the Federal-Provincial Working Group on Air Quality Objectives and Guidelines published a protocol for the development of national ambient air quality objectives, and two draft reports on national ambient air quality objectives for particulate matter. Alberta Environmental Protection commissioned a report to assess the ramifications on provincial data of recommended national objectives on particulate matter.

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Environmentally significant areas inventory of the Rocky Mountain Natural Region of Alberta : final report

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The purpose of this study was to identify, map, and describe environmentally significant areas of the Rocky Mountain Natural Region of Alberta.

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Land capability classification for forest ecosystems in the oil sands region. Revised edition 1998

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A report on the land classification system used to evaluate pre-disturbance and post-disturbance land capability for forest production. It is designed to aid in planning soil handling procedures... More ≫

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A report on the land classification system used to evaluate pre-disturbance and post-disturbance land capability for forest production. It is designed to aid in planning soil handling procedures and measuring land capability.

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Floristic and rare plant survey of the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve (1996-1997)

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Presents the results of a floristic survey conducted to identify and document the location of rare vascular and non-vascular native plants in the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve, and to... More ≫

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Presents the results of a floristic survey conducted to identify and document the location of rare vascular and non-vascular native plants in the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve, and to describe the site conditions where observed rare plants occur and provide this information for the management of the natural resources of the reserve.

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Characteristics of bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) spawning sites in five tributaries of the Upper Clearwater River, Alberta

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Presents findings of a survey of five bull trout spawning tributaries of the upper Clearwater River to describe the physical characteristics of the spawning sites, and determine if environmental... More ≫

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Presents findings of a survey of five bull trout spawning tributaries of the upper Clearwater River to describe the physical characteristics of the spawning sites, and determine if environmental conditions were limiting to egg and alevin survival at these sites. A previous study had showed that these spring streams, characterized by stable water flows and stable water temperatures, provide 90 per cent of the known spawning areas for bull trout in the Clearwater River.

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Forest soils conservation : Alberta Forest Products Association/Land & Forest Service task force report

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Forest harvesting and reforestation operations disturb forest soils, ranging from beneficial to detrimental depending on the nature of the site and severity and extent of the disturbance. Because... More ≫

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Forest harvesting and reforestation operations disturb forest soils, ranging from beneficial to detrimental depending on the nature of the site and severity and extent of the disturbance. Because of the importance of the forest soil resource, the Land and Forest Service and the Alberta Forest Products Association established a working committee to analyze and make recommendations to ensure the conservation of forest soils. The committee was responsible for developing guidelines to assist both the industry and the government on the management of temporary roads, decking areas and skid trails as it relates to the impacts on forest soils. A separate task force will examine the effects of reforestation site treatments on forest soils. This Forest Soils Conservation Report is a guideline and working tool to address potential impacts on forest soils. It is to be used to assist in planning and making field assessments and to guide operational decisions.

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An inventory of significant natural features in the Birch Mountains - Firebag River Integrated Resource Planning Area

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The overall objective of this study was to conduct a reconnaissance-level inventory of significant natural features in the Birch Mountains-Firebag River Integrated Resource Planning Area. The... More ≫

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The overall objective of this study was to conduct a reconnaissance-level inventory of significant natural features in the Birch Mountains-Firebag River Integrated Resource Planning Area. The first part of the report contains introductory and explanatory information on the approach used in the study, classification and description of significant natural features, and a discussion of management requirements. Significant natural features identified are presented on a series of 1:250,0000 scale maps. The second part of the report provides a complete listing of the database file developed during the study.

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