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Environmental management of Alberta's oil sands. Resourceful. Responsible.

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This booklet outlines the potential environmental impacts of oil sands development, and explains how government, industry and communities are working together to ensure Alberta’s environment is... More ≫

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This booklet outlines the potential environmental impacts of oil sands development, and explains how government, industry and communities are working together to ensure Alberta’s environment is protected throughout the development of the oil sands.

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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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Handbook for state of the watershed reporting : a guide for developing state of the watershed reports in Alberta

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An overview of the process elements for compiling and evaluating existing and available information for the purpose of completing a broad-scale screening of the physical features, resources and... More ≫

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An overview of the process elements for compiling and evaluating existing and available information for the purpose of completing a broad-scale screening of the physical features, resources and conditions of a watershed. This handbook introduces users to the concept of watershed-scale assessments via watershed health indicators and includes an extensive listing of data and information sources from across the province.

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La gestion environnementale des sables bitumineux de l’Alberta : une question de ressources, d’ ingéniosité et de responsabilité

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Le présent document offre un aperçu des incidences possibles de la mise en valeur des sables bitumineux sur l’environnement et des explications sur les moyens qui permettent aux représentants du... More ≫

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Le présent document offre un aperçu des incidences possibles de la mise en valeur des sables bitumineux sur l’environnement et des explications sur les moyens qui permettent aux représentants du gouvernement, de l’industrie et des collectivités de travailler de concert afin d’assurer la protection de l’environnement dans les régions de l’Alberta où de tels projets sont exécutés.

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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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Towards environmental sustainability : proposed regulatory framework for managing environmental cumulative effects

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This policy paper is intended to stimulate discussion on the proposed framework. All Albertans are invited to provide input to the development of the proposed new legislation. The Alberta... More ≫

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This policy paper is intended to stimulate discussion on the proposed framework. All Albertans are invited to provide input to the development of the proposed new legislation. The Alberta government will work with Alberta industries, municipalities, First Nations and non-government organizations to refine the legislative proposals for their implementation.

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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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