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Wetlands : webbed feet not required

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Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required is a resource guide that combines a variety of hands-on, interactive activities with inquiry-based learning. Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required aligns with... More ≫

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Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required is a resource guide that combines a variety of hands-on, interactive activities with inquiry-based learning. Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required aligns with curriculum expectations for Grade Five Science Topic E: Wetland Ecosystems. The activities in this guide also make connections to other subjects such as Language Arts, Physical Education, Geography and Social Studies. Supplementary resources related to the activities can be found on Alberta Environment’s website.

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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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Provincial wetland restoration/compensation guide

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This guide has been written for government regulators, land developers, the public, wetland restoration agencies, and government departments whose mandates or activities affect wetlands. It... More ≫

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This guide has been written for government regulators, land developers, the public, wetland restoration agencies, and government departments whose mandates or activities affect wetlands. It explains how applications under the Water Act will be reviewed when loss of wetland area will occur. It also explains wetland compensation; a process to help reduce loss of wetland area by restoring drained or altered naturally occurring wetlands.

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Guideline for wetland establishment on reclaimed oil sands leases (2007)

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This updated guideline provides information on ways to create wetlands (such as peatlands, marshes and shallow ponds) in areas affected by mineable oil sands development.

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A review of indicators of wetland health and function in Alberta's prairie, aspen parkland and boreal dry mixedwood regions

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Wetlands cover approximately 21 per cent of the land area of the province of Alberta and are unique ecosystems that provide several valuable ecological economic functions including water storage... More ≫

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Wetlands cover approximately 21 per cent of the land area of the province of Alberta and are unique ecosystems that provide several valuable ecological economic functions including water storage and flood attenuation, erosion control, water quality improvement and habitat for various plant and animal species. Many wetlands in Alberta, especially in the southern half of the province, have been negatively impacted by anthropogenic disturbances which in turn affect the wetland health and function. The purpose of this report is to conduct a review of the primary literature on Alberta wetlands and identify potential indicators of health of wetland ecosystems i Alberta, specifically in the Prairie, Aspen Parkland and Boreal Dry Mixedwood regions.

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Wetlands in Alberta

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This brochure answers basic questions about wetlands such as: What is a wetland? What is a peatland? How do wetlands contribute to water quality? How can you restore wetlands?

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Guideline for wetland establishment on reclaimed oil sands leases. [First edition]

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Provides a brief introduction to the Guideline for Wetland Establishment on Reclaimed Oil Sands Leases, which lays out an approach to the development of wetlands on reclaimed landscapes in the oil... More ≫

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Provides a brief introduction to the Guideline for Wetland Establishment on Reclaimed Oil Sands Leases, which lays out an approach to the development of wetlands on reclaimed landscapes in the oil sands region. The guideline was developed by the Oil Sands Wetlands Working Group which had representation from government, industry, consulting, university and aboriginal communities.

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