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Working together to manage our shared waters : Alberta-Northwest Territories Bilateral Management Committee annual report to ministers

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In March 2015 the Alberta-Northwest Territories Bilateral Water Management Agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Government of the Northwest Territories was signed. The Bilateral... More ≫

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In March 2015 the Alberta-Northwest Territories Bilateral Water Management Agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Government of the Northwest Territories was signed. The Bilateral Management Committee (BMC) was established to implement the Agreement. Each annual report highlights the work of the BMC to manage their transboundary waters in a way that protects the ecological integrity of the aquatic ecosystem.

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Bow River reservoir options, Phase 1 : conceptual assessment, main report

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A May 2017 report by the Bow River Working Group provided advice on new reservoir storage on the Bow River upstream of Calgary to reduce flood and drought risk, and identified three reservoir... More ≫

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A May 2017 report by the Bow River Working Group provided advice on new reservoir storage on the Bow River upstream of Calgary to reduce flood and drought risk, and identified three reservoir options that warranted further study. From November 2018 to spring 2020, the Alberta government completed a conceptual assessment of the 3 water storage options. This package contains the conceptual assessment’s final report and its appendices.

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Environmental Assessment - Castle Mountain Resort Inc. Future Development

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Castle Mountain Resort Inc. future development. Castle Mountain Resort Inc. is proposing an expansion of their winter ski and... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Castle Mountain Resort Inc. future development. Castle Mountain Resort Inc. is proposing an expansion of their winter ski and snowboard resort to include summer activities, increase winter activities and develop additional base area facilities to accommodate a larger number of visitors. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Canadian water and wastewater operator certification best practices [2019]

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The Canadian Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Committee was established in 2009 to develop Canadian Operator certification best practices. These best practices represent the best... More ≫

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The Canadian Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Committee was established in 2009 to develop Canadian Operator certification best practices. These best practices represent the best practice as identified by the provinces and territories through consensus, using the Association of Boards of Certification Program Standards, 2007 as a starting point. The purpose of the best practices is to provide greater program and administrative guidance to jurisdictions and to strive for greater harmonization of program requirements across Canada.

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Oil Sands Monitoring Program annual report

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Annual report highlighting the accomplishments, activities, and governance of the Oil Sands Monitoring Program. The program funds and undertakes ambient environmental monitoring within the oil... More ≫

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Annual report highlighting the accomplishments, activities, and governance of the Oil Sands Monitoring Program. The program funds and undertakes ambient environmental monitoring within the oil sands region of Alberta to enhance the understanding of the effects of oil sands development and core outcomes.

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Native Prairie Protocol for salt-affected wellsites : scientific rationale document

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Consultant's report providing the scientific background for the Native Prairie Protocol for Reclamation Certification of Salt-Affected Wellsites and explaining the rationale and scientific... More ≫

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Consultant's report providing the scientific background for the Native Prairie Protocol for Reclamation Certification of Salt-Affected Wellsites and explaining the rationale and scientific supporting information used to develop the protocol.

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Report of the investigation under the Conflicts of Interest Act by Hon. Marguerite Trussler, Q.C., Ethics Commissioner, into allegations involving Jim Ellis

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Report of the investigation under the Conflicts of Interest Act by Hon. Marguerite Trussler, Q.C., Ethics Commissioner, into allegations against Mr. Jim Ellis, former Chief Executive Officer of... More ≫

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Report of the investigation under the Conflicts of Interest Act by Hon. Marguerite Trussler, Q.C., Ethics Commissioner, into allegations against Mr. Jim Ellis, former Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Energy Regulator. The report looks into allegations, the investigation and facts. The report also makes findings and recommendations.

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Upper Athabasca Region groundwater supply and allocation assessment

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This study provides an assessment of groundwater supply and the capacity in the Upper Athabasca Region through an analysis of aquifer extent and groundwater users.

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Distribution and abundance of the western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) in Alberta : an update

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This is a compilation of previously-documented and newly-discovered records of the western grebe in Alberta through 2016. The report greatly expands the number of lakes known to be occupied during... More ≫

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This is a compilation of previously-documented and newly-discovered records of the western grebe in Alberta through 2016. The report greatly expands the number of lakes known to be occupied during the breeding season to 318, from a previous estimate of 80. The report suggests that western grebes are more abundant and widespread in Alberta than previously thought, and that the current status of "threatened" may require re-evaluation.

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Site contamination delineation and characterization

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These three reports present the results of a sampling and delineation program conducted as a part of the Environment and Parks investigation of the former Domtar Edmonton Wood Treatment Facility.... More ≫

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These three reports present the results of a sampling and delineation program conducted as a part of the Environment and Parks investigation of the former Domtar Edmonton Wood Treatment Facility. The sampling and delineation program was conducted by an independent third party consultant. Some samples from this testing show the presence of chemicals known to be harmful to people in large amounts or over long periods of time.

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