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Recommendations to update Alberta tier 1 guidelines for dioxins and furans

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This document provides the final review of the scientific panel and recommendations to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. It was produced by the Scientific Working Group for Contaminated... More ≫

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This document provides the final review of the scientific panel and recommendations to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. It was produced by the Scientific Working Group for Contaminated Sites in Alberta, a technical working group consisting of regulators from Alberta Health, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Health Services, and the Alberta Energy Regulator. The group was tasked with reviewing the information and providing a final recommendation to the department.

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The WaterSHED monitoring program : technical progress report 2018-2021

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This is the second technical report from the multistakeholder WaterSHED water quality monitoring program of North Saskatchewan River Basin tributaries. The report includes a summary of program... More ≫

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This is the second technical report from the multistakeholder WaterSHED water quality monitoring program of North Saskatchewan River Basin tributaries. The report includes a summary of program operation, results from water quality sampling and flow monitoring, assessments of water quality relative to surface water quality guidelines, and quantification of mass export of several water quality parameters from tributaries across the basin. The report concludes with a review of program learnings realized during operation of the WaterSHED monitoring program and descriptions of ongoing and future work.

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Horse River Wildfire response : environmental monitoring, public health assessment and ecological screening technical summary document

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This report was prepared to assess whether the soil and air quality in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas met ecological and human health guidelines during the response to the Horse River... More ≫

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This report was prepared to assess whether the soil and air quality in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas met ecological and human health guidelines during the response to the Horse River Wildfire of 2016 and after clean-up of the debris and damage that remained. The first part of the report includes high-level summaries from literature reviews on the contaminants of potential concerns from wildfire smoke and ash and their impacts on soil and human health. The second part includes the identification of potential risks to human and ecological health from ash and soil in fire affected areas, a health risk assessment of potential ash migration into residential gardens, an overview of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's remedial program, and a post-cleanup health risk assessment based on the post remedial soil sampling program results.

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Range plant communities and range health assessment guidelines for the Mixedgrass Natural Subregion of Alberta. Second approximation

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The mixedgrass natural subregion is a zone of transition between the Great Plains and fescue grasslands of the foothills fescue and foothills parkland natural subregions. The mixedgrass accounts... More ≫

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The mixedgrass natural subregion is a zone of transition between the Great Plains and fescue grasslands of the foothills fescue and foothills parkland natural subregions. The mixedgrass accounts for 19.8% of the grassland natural region area, and 2.9% of the area of Alberta. A feature of this guide is a soil correlation mechanism that provides more guidance in determining range site, an important link to range plant communities.

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Range plant communities and range health assessment guidelines for the Northern Fescue Natural Subregion of Alberta. First approximation

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The northern fescue natural subregion is a diverse subregion in east-central Alberta. The ecological diversity of this subregion creates a landscape that consists of a mosaic of different... More ≫

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The northern fescue natural subregion is a diverse subregion in east-central Alberta. The ecological diversity of this subregion creates a landscape that consists of a mosaic of different vegetative communities including a mixture of grasslands, weblands and shrublands. This first approximation addresses the most common grasslands and shrubland plant communities in the Northern Fescue. This guide represents the analysis of 349 plots described in the northern fescue natural subregion in which 22 plant communities are presented.

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Range plant communities and range health assessment guidelines for the Foothills Fescue Natural Subregion of Alberta. Second approximation

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The foothills fescue natural subregion is the moistest of the four natural subregions that make up the grassland natural region. The foothills fescue is defined by Orthic Black Chernozemic soils... More ≫

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The foothills fescue natural subregion is the moistest of the four natural subregions that make up the grassland natural region. The foothills fescue is defined by Orthic Black Chernozemic soils with potential natural vegetation dominated by rough fescue, Parry oatgrass, Idaho fescue and wheatgrasses. A new feature of this guide is a soil correlation mechanism that provides more guidance in determining range site, an important link in range plant communities.

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Review of approaches for setting an objective for mixtures in ambient air using polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as an example : naphthalene

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Alberta Environment establishes Ambient Air Quality Guidelines under Section 14 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA). These guidelines are part of the Alberta air quality... More ≫

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Alberta Environment establishes Ambient Air Quality Guidelines under Section 14 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA). These guidelines are part of the Alberta air quality management system (AENV, 2000). The main objective of this report was to provide a review of scientific and technical information to assist in evaluating the basis and background for an ambient air quality guideline for naphthalene.

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Assessment report on ammonia for developing ambient air quality guidelines

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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 ammonia. Ammonia is a naturally occurring, colourless, acrid-smelling gas. It is volatile and highly watersoluble. On a global scale, more than 99% of the ammonia present in the atmosphere is the result of natural processes.

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Groundwater evaluation guideline : information required when submitting an application under the Water Act

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This technical guideline specifies procedures and practices for evaluating and protecting groundwater resources. The guideline is used in preparation of Water Act applications (for licences to use... More ≫

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This technical guideline specifies procedures and practices for evaluating and protecting groundwater resources. The guideline is used in preparation of Water Act applications (for licences to use non-saline groundwater in Alberta.

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Approaches to oil sands water releases

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This report provides government and industry staff with up-to date information, methodologies, and approaches to direct the preparation and review of documents and applications required under the... More ≫

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This report provides government and industry staff with up-to date information, methodologies, and approaches to direct the preparation and review of documents and applications required under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It will assist in the development of guidelines and operating procedures.

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