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Guidelines for reclamation to forest vegetation in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region. Second edition

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The goal of this manual is to provide guidance on re-establishing the vegetation component of upland ecosystems on reclaimed landscapes, and on evaluating the success of re-establishment efforts.... More ≫

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The goal of this manual is to provide guidance on re-establishing the vegetation component of upland ecosystems on reclaimed landscapes, and on evaluating the success of re-establishment efforts. It emphasizes the techniques and methodologies necessary to establish upland forest plant species and ecosystems appropriate to given site conditions and reclamation objectives. Oil sands operators are required to use the Guideline under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

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Guideline for wetland establishment on reclaimed oil sands leases. Second edition

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This second edition of the wetlands guideline is an update of the state of knowledge regarding reclamation of wetlands in the oil sands region. It describes an integrated approach to the planning,... More ≫

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This second edition of the wetlands guideline is an update of the state of knowledge regarding reclamation of wetlands in the oil sands region. It describes an integrated approach to the planning, design, construction, monitoring and adaptive management of reclaimed wetlands.

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Water management framework : instream flow needs and water management system for the lower Athabasca River

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This Water Management Framework is designed to protect the ecological integrity of the lower Athabasca River during oil sands development. It represents the work of Alberta Environment and... More ≫

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This Water Management Framework is designed to protect the ecological integrity of the lower Athabasca River during oil sands development. It represents the work of Alberta Environment and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The Cumulative Environmental Management Association (CEMA) a multi-stakeholder group that includes environmental groups, First Nations, industry and regulators has also contributed to this framework.

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Land capability classification system for forest ecosystems in the oil sands, 3rd edition. Volume 1 : field manual for land capability determination

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The purpose of reclamation in Alberta is to achieve land capability equivalent to that which existed prior to disturbance. This manual is intended to facilitate evaluation of land capabilities for... More ≫

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The purpose of reclamation in Alberta is to achieve land capability equivalent to that which existed prior to disturbance. This manual is intended to facilitate evaluation of land capabilities for the forest ecosystems on natural and reclaimed lands in the Athabasca oil sands region, as required by Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act approvals and by terms of reference for environmental impact assessments. The manual outlines the procedure for determining land capability rating for natural and reclaimed soils in the region. Guidance is also provided for sampling methods and intensities.

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An evaluation of the performance of the Denil 2 fishway at Fawcett Lake during the spring of 1983

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Alberta Environment installed a Denil 2 fishway at the outlet of Fawcett Lake in spring 1982, with improvements made to the fishway during the following winter. The purpose of the study was to... More ≫

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Alberta Environment installed a Denil 2 fishway at the outlet of Fawcett Lake in spring 1982, with improvements made to the fishway during the following winter. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of the modified Denil 2 at passing fish during the late spring of 1983.

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The effects of Magnacide H treatment on the fish fauna of the Carseland-Bow Canal

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Presents the results of study to evaluate the effects of Magnacide H on the fish fauna in the Carseland-Bow Canal, and serves as one component in an overall study to evaluate the effects of... More ≫

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Presents the results of study to evaluate the effects of Magnacide H on the fish fauna in the Carseland-Bow Canal, and serves as one component in an overall study to evaluate the effects of herbicide treatment on the flora and fauna in the canal.

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