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Smoke from outdoor recreational fires and wildfires : jurisdictional review and summary of management options

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This review summarizes the health impacts of wood smoke and provides a description of the regulatory measures that different provincial, state and municipal governments have implemented to manage... More ≫

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This review summarizes the health impacts of wood smoke and provides a description of the regulatory measures that different provincial, state and municipal governments have implemented to manage it. For recreational fires, bylaws from various municipalities are reviewed. For wildfires, the guidelines used in different jurisdictions to manage wildfire smoke and reduce public exposure are summarized.

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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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Our water, our future : a plan for action

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Based on the input gathered through the Water Conversation, the Government of Alberta has identified a number of strategic actions in each of the four main topic areas. The strategic actions fall... More ≫

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Based on the input gathered through the Water Conversation, the Government of Alberta has identified a number of strategic actions in each of the four main topic areas. The strategic actions fall into two categories: short-term and long-term. The short-term actions are designed to respond to immediate priorities identified by Albertans. The long-term actions will inform the renewal of our Water for Life action plan, helping align the Government of Alberta's water priorities and initiatives.

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Creative sentencing in Alberta : 2013 report

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Alberta’s environmental legislation sets out requirements for the protection and wise use of the environment. If these rules are not followed, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource... More ≫

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Alberta’s environmental legislation sets out requirements for the protection and wise use of the environment. If these rules are not followed, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development has a range of enforcement options, one of which is prosecution. When a prosecution results in a guilty plea or a finding of guilt by a trial judge, the court can decide to impose a creative sentencing order as part of the sentence. In 2013, eight new creative sentencing orders were issued by Alberta provincial court judges. Once an order has been imposed by the court, the environmental investigations liaison with Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development monitors the completion of the project as laid out in the court document. The court can place conditions and require offenders to comply with the terms of creative sentence orders for up to three years.

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Report on discussion sessions for the development of management frameworks for surface water quality and air quality for the south Saskatchewan regional plan

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The purpose of the project was to engage key stakeholders on the design and implementation of surface water quality and air quality management frameworks within the South Saskatchewan Region. The... More ≫

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The purpose of the project was to engage key stakeholders on the design and implementation of surface water quality and air quality management frameworks within the South Saskatchewan Region. The goal was to seek facilitated feedback on the air quality and surface water quality, as they pertain to the: Management frameworks; indicators, triggers and limits; and implementation implications.

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Our water, our future : a conversation with Albertans

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for ensuring the wise use of the province's water resources on behalf of all Albertans. In entrusting this right to government, Albertans expect water will... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for ensuring the wise use of the province's water resources on behalf of all Albertans. In entrusting this right to government, Albertans expect water will be managed and conserved to ensure a healthy environment and a high quality of life, now and in the future. In return, there is an expectation that the sustainability of this important resource will be achieved through the efforts of all citizens and their interactions with water at home, at work and at play.

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Social network analysis pilot project : phase one

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In 2011, the Government of Alberta Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development conducted the Social Network Analysis Pilot Project Phase 1 as part of a cumulative effects in... More ≫

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In 2011, the Government of Alberta Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development conducted the Social Network Analysis Pilot Project Phase 1 as part of a cumulative effects in action prototype, where the objective is to develop and implement a Phosphorus Management Plan for the Bow River to address phosphorus loading issues between the Bearspaw and Bassano Dams. To build on this work, ESRD contracted Objective Research and Evaluation Inc. to gather supplementary information for the SNAPP for the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan. Supplementary information was gathered by conducting 21 semi-structured interviews with consenting internal and external project stakeholders and coding interview responses using thematic analysis.

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Implementing a world class environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting system for Alberta : report of the Working Group on Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

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The Alberta Environmental Monitoring Working Group was established in March 2012 to provide expert advice, viable options and recommendations in deciding the future governance and funding of a new... More ≫

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The Alberta Environmental Monitoring Working Group was established in March 2012 to provide expert advice, viable options and recommendations in deciding the future governance and funding of a new provincial monitoring, evaluation and reporting system. The Working Group was directed to report with recommendations and other relevant advice that outlines and assesses governance options.

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Alberta brownfield redevelopment : practical approaches to achieve productive community use

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A brownfield site is defined as "an abandoned, vacant, derelict or underutilized property where past actions have resulted in actual or perceived contamination and where there is an active... More ≫

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A brownfield site is defined as "an abandoned, vacant, derelict or underutilized property where past actions have resulted in actual or perceived contamination and where there is an active potential for productive community use including reuse and full redevelopment." The Working Group analyzed information from Alberta and other jurisdictions, identified issues, created and evaluated options to prepare recommendations and advice for the Minister of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, and Municipal Affairs.

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Assessment report on arsenic for developing ambient air quality objectives : 2011 update

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Ambient air quality objectives are established as part of the Alberta air quality management system. The purpose of this assessment report was to provide a review of scientific and technical... More ≫

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Ambient air quality objectives are established as part of the Alberta air quality management system. The purpose of this assessment report was to provide a review of scientific and technical information to assist in evaluating the basis and background for an ambient air quality objective for arsenic. Arsenic and its compounds are used in a number of applications and industrial processes. Chrome copper arsenate is used as a wood preservative. Other uses of arsenic and its compounds include the manufacturing of glass, metallurgy, the manufacturing of gallium arsenide for the electronics industry and some medical applications. In Alberta, the power and electrical utilities sector as well as the wood industry (wood preserving) contribute to arsenic emissions.

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