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In situ oil sands footprint monitoring project

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Stakeholders and regulators have become increasingly concerned about the cumulative impact of existing and future in situ oil sands operations on ecosystem health and reclamation success in the... More ≫

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Stakeholders and regulators have become increasingly concerned about the cumulative impact of existing and future in situ oil sands operations on ecosystem health and reclamation success in the Lakeland Industrial and Community Association region. To respond to these concerns, Alberta Environment commissioned a pilot project to develop a terrestrial footprint monitoring protocol for the region. The In situ Footprint Monitoring Project was completed by the ALCES Group in association with InfoJim Inc. The intent of the project was to establish a foundation for ongoing monitoring of the in situ development footprint that would ultimately assist stakeholders and regulators in responsible land management and sustainable development.

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Forty possible methods for the southern Alberta landscapes project

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As part of the Southern Alberta Landscapes (SAL) Strategy Development Project, this working paper sets out 40 different methods or processes that could be utilized when designing the overall... More ≫

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As part of the Southern Alberta Landscapes (SAL) Strategy Development Project, this working paper sets out 40 different methods or processes that could be utilized when designing the overall strategy. The intention of the paper is to provide enough information about each method to allow members of the Total Southern Alberta Landscapes Team and others to be able to think creatively about which methods might best be used and when.

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Southern Alberta landscapes : meeting the challenges ahead. Input-output model

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An input-output model is a representation of economic activities in a state or a nation. It attempts to quantify, at a point in time, the economic interdependencies that exist in the economy. The... More ≫

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An input-output model is a representation of economic activities in a state or a nation. It attempts to quantify, at a point in time, the economic interdependencies that exist in the economy. The purpose of this report is to describe the development of an input-output model as a means of forecasting impact analysis for the Southern Alberta Sustainable Strategies region.

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Regional economic overview and outlook for southern Alberta

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This report was compiled to describe the overall sectoral characteristics and trends in economic activity in southern Alberta, to identify key drivers that may determine the future direction of... More ≫

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This report was compiled to describe the overall sectoral characteristics and trends in economic activity in southern Alberta, to identify key drivers that may determine the future direction of the economy, and to give a general description of the types of environmental impacts that might be expected as a result of economic development in key sectors. Data included in this report were collected through a document and literature review and through interviews with social and environmental scientists, economists, industry representatives, and government officials.

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External review of ALCES sector models

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As part of the development of a regional sustainable development strategy for southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Sustainability Strategy (SASS) managers have chosen to employ a computer... More ≫

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As part of the development of a regional sustainable development strategy for southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Sustainability Strategy (SASS) managers have chosen to employ a computer simulation model known as ALCES® (A Landscape Cumulative Effects Simulator). ALCES® contributes to a regional strategy through its use as an exploratory tool to identify emerging regional issues and opportunities, and by examining the potential implications of trends and policy choices under a range of future scenarios. The Miistakis Institute was contracted by Alberta Environment to coordinate an independent, expert, technical peer review of the methodology behind four ALCES sub-models, and an assessment of whether or not they allow for useful and reasonable simulations of natural resources over 50 year time-periods in support of current land and resource management decisions.

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Modeling wildlife and biodiversity

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As part of the regional resource overview for Southern Alberta Landscapes: Meeting the Challenges Ahead (SAL), input from wildlife professionals throughout Alberta and the other prairie provinces,... More ≫

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As part of the regional resource overview for Southern Alberta Landscapes: Meeting the Challenges Ahead (SAL), input from wildlife professionals throughout Alberta and the other prairie provinces, representing provincial governments, the federal government, universities, consulting organizations, and other organizations, was solicited to determine which species and species groups should be modeled, and to decide how modeling of species and species groups should be conducted.

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Provincial inventory of potential water storage sites and diversion scenarios

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Presents an inventory of previously-identified potential water storage sites and diversion systems in the province. Implemented as part of the provincial Water for Life Strategy. The inventory was... More ≫

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Presents an inventory of previously-identified potential water storage sites and diversion systems in the province. Implemented as part of the provincial Water for Life Strategy. The inventory was based on a literature review of previous studies that identified potential sites and no site investigations were conducted.

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Southern Alberta landscapes : meeting the challenges ahead : an overview of public issues

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This report reviews public consultation processes undertaken in Southern Alberta, in order to obtain information about areas of current or potential concern and to assess the type and level of... More ≫

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This report reviews public consultation processes undertaken in Southern Alberta, in order to obtain information about areas of current or potential concern and to assess the type and level of consultation that has taken place in the region. The intent was to benefit from the public consultation and discussion work already done by government, non-government organizations and the public related to other strategic and planning initiatives in the region.

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Review of the regional input-output (IO) model developed for SAL

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Alberta Environment has retained Econometric Research Limited (ERL) to review and evaluate the SAL IO Model developed by Suren Kulshreshtha Dale Russell (K&R). The model integrates social,... More ≫

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Alberta Environment has retained Econometric Research Limited (ERL) to review and evaluate the SAL IO Model developed by Suren Kulshreshtha Dale Russell (K&R). The model integrates social, economic, and environmental information for southern Alberta and assesses the consequences of potential development scenarios on the region over the next two generation.

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