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Update report on Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's upstream oil and gas reclamation certificate program

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands. The program was expanded to include public lands in 1978 and revised in... More ≫

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands. The program was expanded to include public lands in 1978 and revised in 2003 to increase the province's ability to handle certificate applications while maintaining environmental standards.

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South Saskatchewan River basin water information sheets

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The water management plan for the South Saskatchewan River recommends a balance that is broadly acceptable to the public between water consumption and environmental protection, in light of... More ≫

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The water management plan for the South Saskatchewan River recommends a balance that is broadly acceptable to the public between water consumption and environmental protection, in light of economic and social objectives and ecological requirements. The plan envisions future management in the basin combining innovative, efficient and productive water use and improved management of aquatic ecosystems. The plan also provides a foundation for future watershed management planning in the South Saskatchewan river basin.

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Controlled animals

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The department of Environment and Parks manages Alberta’s fish and wildlife resources and leads the process to manage the possession and sale of live exotic wildlife species. Other involved... More ≫

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The department of Environment and Parks manages Alberta’s fish and wildlife resources and leads the process to manage the possession and sale of live exotic wildlife species. Other involved partners include the department of Justice and Solicitor General, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch and Alberta Health. Species or groups of species are listed as controlled animals if they pose public safety or ecological concerns. These include animals with toxins or behaviours which endanger people, are likely to cause damage to native species and their habitats, present a risk of disease, or otherwise are liable to cause economic damage to agricultural or environmental resources and result in a reduction or loss of recreational or economic opportunities that rely on the use of native species and their habitats. Live controlled animals may not be possessed or sold in Alberta. The only exceptions are for specific and limited numbers of controlled animals if they are pre-approved for...

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Provincial flood damage assessment study

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This study updated/developed flood damage curves in select communities at risk of flooding to 2014 economic values and established adjustment indices for their use in different flood prone... More ≫

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This study updated/developed flood damage curves in select communities at risk of flooding to 2014 economic values and established adjustment indices for their use in different flood prone communities across Alberta. It also developed a computerized model for estimating flood damages and undertook flood damage estimates for select communities throughout Alberta.

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Environmental Assessment - Cenovus TL ULC Telephone Lake In-Situ Project - EIA Report and application for approval

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Cenovus TL ULC (formerly EnCana) Telephone Lake (formerly Borealis) In-Situ Project. The proposal is to use... More ≫

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Cenovus TL ULC (formerly EnCana) Telephone Lake (formerly Borealis) In-Situ Project. The proposal is to use steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) and Cenovus’s patented Wedge Well™ Technology for an expected oil production capacity of 90,000 barrels per day (bbl/d). The location is approximately 90 km northeast of Fort McMurray in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The EIA was deemed complete in 2014. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Efficient use of land implementation tools compendium

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The Alberta Land-use Framework consists of seven basic strategies to improve land-use decision-making in order to achieve Alberta's long-term economic, environmental and social goals. It provides... More ≫

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The Alberta Land-use Framework consists of seven basic strategies to improve land-use decision-making in order to achieve Alberta's long-term economic, environmental and social goals. It provides a blueprint for improved land-use management and decision-making that addresses Alberta's growth pressures.

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South Saskatchewan Region air quality management framework : for nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Ozone (O₃) and fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)

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Cumulative effects management frameworks seek to balance anticipated development with environmental protection by using a triple bottom line approach to support the environmental and social and... More ≫

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Cumulative effects management frameworks seek to balance anticipated development with environmental protection by using a triple bottom line approach to support the environmental and social and economic objectives in the region. The Air Quality Management Framework (the framework) develops ambient triggers and limits for specific substances. which become the indicators for ambient air quality.

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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program

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Describes the Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program, which commenced in March 2014 and provides funding to restore and repair backcountry trail systems on public lands along the Eastern... More ≫

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Describes the Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program, which commenced in March 2014 and provides funding to restore and repair backcountry trail systems on public lands along the Eastern Slopes that were impacted by 2013 flood events. Restoring the trail systems in these flood affected areas serves not only to maintain recreational opportunities but also provides critical support to the economic, environmental and social benefits that were compromised by the flood.

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Bow River phosphorus management plan

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Heightened nutrient levels in the Bow River downstream of Calgary have long been a concern. In the 1970s and 1980s, high nutrient levels resulted in excessive aquatic plant growth resulting in low... More ≫

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Heightened nutrient levels in the Bow River downstream of Calgary have long been a concern. In the 1970s and 1980s, high nutrient levels resulted in excessive aquatic plant growth resulting in low dissolved oxygen and occasional fish mortality. An interim policy on effluent limits was released by Alberta Environment in 2008. This policy required that a regional nutrient load reduction plan be developed for reaches at risk of exceeding water quality guidelines. At the same time the Government of Alberta was transitioning to an environmental management approach that addresses the cumulative effects of resource management decisions and considers the environmental, economic and social implications of development for an entire region. In 2011, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) invited contributing parties in the affected reach of the Bow River to initiate a voluntary, collaborative process to address phosphorus loadings, not just from point sources such as...

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Environmental Assessment - Devon NEC Corporation Pike 1 Project - EIA Report and application for approval

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Devon NEC Corporation Pike 1 Project. The proposal is to use steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) for an... More ≫

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Devon NEC Corporation Pike 1 Project. The proposal is to use steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) for an expected capacity of 109,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) of bitumen. The location is approximately 25 km southeast of Conklin, Alberta, in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The EIA was deemed complete in 2014. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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