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Fact sheet : surface water quality management framework for the Upper Athabasca River : Upper Athabasca Region

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Surface water quality management frameworks are a key component of Alberta's cumulative effects management system. These frameworks are designed to monitor, evaluate and proactively manage the... More ≫

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Surface water quality management frameworks are a key component of Alberta's cumulative effects management system. These frameworks are designed to monitor, evaluate and proactively manage the cumulative effects of human activity on ambient surface water quality in Alberta's major rivers. The frameworks do not replace existing regulatory processes, but rather add to and complement existing policies, legislation, regulations and management tools. This fact sheet provides an overview of the Upper Athabasca Region Surface Water Quality Management Framework.

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Assessing toxicity of treated oil sands process-affected water : experimental study design

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Describes efforts being taken by provincial regulators (Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator) to gather scientific information to inform future decisions around the... More ≫

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Describes efforts being taken by provincial regulators (Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator) to gather scientific information to inform future decisions around the potential for the release of treated oil sands process water into the Lower Athabasca River.

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Species at risk : Athabasca rainbow trout

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This fact sheet provides information about Athabasca rainbow trout.

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Surface water quality management framework for the Lower Athabasca Region

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The Lower Athabasca Region spans the boundaries of three major river basins.The Surface Water Quality Management Framework was developed as part of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. It focuses on... More ≫

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The Lower Athabasca Region spans the boundaries of three major river basins.The Surface Water Quality Management Framework was developed as part of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. It focuses on the lower Athabasca River downstream of the Grand Rapids to the Athabasca River Delta. The regional plan and the management framework are in effect as of September 1, 2012.

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