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Nutrient targets for small streams in agricultural watersheds of Alberta : final report

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This study developed numeric nutrient target ranges, representing low, moderate and high risk of aquatic ecosystem impairment, for small agricultural streams in Alberta in the absence of... More ≫

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This study developed numeric nutrient target ranges, representing low, moderate and high risk of aquatic ecosystem impairment, for small agricultural streams in Alberta in the absence of Alberta-specific numeric nutrient water quality guidelines. The transport of nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, from agricultural areas into surface water can lead to eutrophication of waterbodies. As a user of water, Alberta’s agriculture sector has a vested interest in surface water protection. Numeric guidelines for nutrients in surface waters serve a valuable role as benchmarks for water quality monitoring and watershed management programs, and agricultural sustainability initiatives.

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Ion balance study report

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This report provides a detailed analysis of calculating ion balance (a parameter used to evaluate surface water and ground water quality) and recommends a new calculation approach that improves... More ≫

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This report provides a detailed analysis of calculating ion balance (a parameter used to evaluate surface water and ground water quality) and recommends a new calculation approach that improves ion balance accuracy. The report is a resource for staff and other stakeholders, such as lab scientists and researchers, performing calculations during routine water analysis.

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Timber harvest planning and operating ground rules : Spray Lake Sawmills Ltd. (1980) and Crowsnest Forest Ltd. forest management plan/agreement area-specific addendum [2024]

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to area outlined in Forest Management Agreements 0100038 and 2100047 and forest management units C04, C02, C01, B01,... More ≫

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to area outlined in Forest Management Agreements 0100038 and 2100047 and forest management units C04, C02, C01, B01, B02 and B12. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules. Where a rule in this addendum and a rule in the provincial OGR relate to the same subject matter or objective, the rule in the addendum governs. FMP-specific addendums are supplemental to the OGRs and will be negotiated with the applicable FMA holder where additional ground rules are needed to address specific strategies in an FMP or unique physical or non-physical landscape attributes.

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Alberta timber harvest planning and operating ground rules [2024]

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Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in forest management plans and other... More ≫

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Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in forest management plans and other higher-level plans such as integrated resource plans. Ground rules establish practices that minimize the chance of negative effects from timber harvesting and forest management operations and activities.

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Timber harvest planning and operating ground rules : ANC Timber Ltd. forest management plan/agreement area-specific addendum [2024]

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This addendum outlines forest management plan-specific ground rules which apply to the area outlined in Forest Management Agreement 8900026. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber... More ≫

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This addendum outlines forest management plan-specific ground rules which apply to the area outlined in Forest Management Agreement 8900026. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules 2024. Where a rule in the addendum and a rule in the provincial OGR relate to the same subject matter or objective, the rule in the addendum governs. FMP-specific addenda are supplemental to the OGRs and are negotiated with the applicable FMA holder where additional ground rules are needed to address specific strategies in a forest management plan or unique physical or non-physical landscape attributes.

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PurpleAir PA-II air quality sensor

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This fact sheet summarizes the capabilities, limitations, and uses of the PurpleAir particulate matter sensor in Alberta. The fact sheet also contains links to additional information, including... More ≫

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This fact sheet summarizes the capabilities, limitations, and uses of the PurpleAir particulate matter sensor in Alberta. The fact sheet also contains links to additional information, including how the general public can view and interpret the air monitoring data generated by the PurpleAir.

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2024-25 ambient environment monitoring plan for oil sands development

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Summaries of projects approved under the 2024-2025 Ambient Environment Monitoring Plan for Oil Sands Development.

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Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program : grant approval fact sheet

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The Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program aims to protect communities from floods and drought by improving natural watershed functions. Grant approval fact sheets list grant recipients,... More ≫

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The Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program aims to protect communities from floods and drought by improving natural watershed functions. Grant approval fact sheets list grant recipients, grant totals, and a description of approved projects.

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Looking upstream : a 5-year review of Alberta’s monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) plan for lotic systems

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This report provides a summary of activities conducted between 2016 and 2021 under A Five-Year Provincial Water Quality Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Plan for Lotic Systems (Kerr and Cooke... More ≫

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This report provides a summary of activities conducted between 2016 and 2021 under A Five-Year Provincial Water Quality Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Plan for Lotic Systems (Kerr and Cooke 2019). An overview of this first river water quality monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan is provided, along with an evaluation of key metrics of the program, including sampling details, parameters monitored, and quality assurance/quality control efforts. The report presents summary findings and identifies ongoing gaps related to scientific questions. Key issues and improvements are recommended for consideration in the development of the next monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan.

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Timber harvest planning and operating ground rules : ANC Timber Ltd. forest management plan/agreement area-specific addendum [2023]

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to area outlined in Forest Management Agreement 8900026. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest... More ≫

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This addendum outlines Forest Management Plan-specific ground rules which apply to area outlined in Forest Management Agreement 8900026. These rules are in addition to the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules 2023. Where a rule in the Addendum and a rule in the Provincial OGR relate to the same subject matter or objective, the rule in the Addendum governs. FMP-specific addendums are supplemental to the OGRs and will be negotiated with the applicable FMA holder where additional ground rules are needed to address specific strategies in an FMP or unique physical or non-physical landscape attributes.

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