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Air quality in Alberta

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Quarterly report on the air quality ratings for Alberta as measured by air monitoring stations in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Fort Saskatchewan. Air pollutants monitored include carbon... More ≫

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Quarterly report on the air quality ratings for Alberta as measured by air monitoring stations in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Fort Saskatchewan. Air pollutants monitored include carbon monoxide, dust and smoke, oxides of nitrogen, ozone, total hydrocarbons, hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide, ammonia and particulates (PM10 and PM2.5).

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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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Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park management plan

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Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park is located in Kananaskis Country approximately 70 kilometres west of Calgary. The intent of a wildland park is to retain large areas of high quality, natural... More ≫

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Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park is located in Kananaskis Country approximately 70 kilometres west of Calgary. The intent of a wildland park is to retain large areas of high quality, natural landscape where opportunities for backcountry recreation and tourism activities such as hiking, trail riding, hunting, guiding and outfitting are provided in a way that ensures the retention of the land in a natural state and minimizes interference with natural processes. Management plans are prepared to ensure that the desired management intent and objectives are implemented. The plan will define objectives for preservation, heritage appreciation, and outdoor recreation and tourism activities. It will also define appropriate uses.

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Changes in contaminant levels in the Bow River following the installation of a containment system at the Canada Creosote site

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In November 1989, a liquid mixture of various contaminants including the wood preservatives creosote and pentachlorophenol (PCP) was found seeping into the Bow River adjacent to the abandoned... More ≫

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In November 1989, a liquid mixture of various contaminants including the wood preservatives creosote and pentachlorophenol (PCP) was found seeping into the Bow River adjacent to the abandoned Canada Creosote site in Calgary. A temporary berm was built in the river around the seepage area on November 6-9, 1989, and rebuilt on October 9-19, 1990. Contaminants were removed from the bermed area. A permanent barrier to contaminant flow was installed along the entire shoreline between April 29 and May 3, 1995, and a system designed to prevent the flow of contaminated groundwater to the river around the barrier was operational by February 8, 1996.

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Summary and guideline for the Edmonton and Calgary transportation/utility corridors (TUCs)

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This summary and guideline provides a brief history of the transportation/utility corridors (TUCS) and a description of the legislative mandate for the program. It was developed to increase... More ≫

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This summary and guideline provides a brief history of the transportation/utility corridors (TUCS) and a description of the legislative mandate for the program. It was developed to increase stakeholder awareness of the TUC program. It gives an overview of the roles of TUC stakeholders and outlines how to obtain authorization to use TUC land.

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Calgary GPS validation network

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The purpose of this booklet is to provide the basic information required for users to test their GPS equipment and positioning methodology on the Calgary GPS Network Validation.

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Upper Red Deer River recreation management plan

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This plan provides field staff with guidelines for maintaining environmental quality, managing potential land use conflicts and reviewing any applications for recreational development along the... More ≫

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This plan provides field staff with guidelines for maintaining environmental quality, managing potential land use conflicts and reviewing any applications for recreational development along the upper Red Deer River. The plan contains land management objectives, guidelines and implementation steps for each resource sector.

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Burnstick Lake management plan

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The purpose of the Burnstick Lake Management Plan is to provide guidelines for the protection, management and orderly development of lands and resources around the lake. The plan will determine... More ≫

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The purpose of the Burnstick Lake Management Plan is to provide guidelines for the protection, management and orderly development of lands and resources around the lake. The plan will determine whether the lake can withstand further development, and if so, the plan will set out the scope and standards for development. The plan provides a statement of management intent for the planning area and direction for locating development and pursuing activities. The plan is non-statutory.

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Chestermere Lake water quality monitoring

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A water quality sampling program was conducted at Chestermere Lake and along the Western Irrigation District canal during the open water seasons of 1992 and 1993. This program was designed to... More ≫

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A water quality sampling program was conducted at Chestermere Lake and along the Western Irrigation District canal during the open water seasons of 1992 and 1993. This program was designed to determine whether Calgary's storm water has any major impact on water quality in the WID canal and Chestermere Lake.

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The Pine Lake restoration project

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This paper summarizes key findings on the relative impact of agriculture on external phosphorus loadings to Pine Lake, and work in progress to reduce loadings from agricultural sites.

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