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Working agreement : Class 'A' watercourses

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The intent of this working agreement is to ensure protection of Class 'A' watercourses by managing activities to avoid any potential risks to Class "A" watercourses.

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Air quality in Alberta

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Quarterly report on the air quality ratings for Alberta as measured by air monitoring stations in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Fort Saskatchewan. Air pollutants monitored include carbon... More ≫

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Quarterly report on the air quality ratings for Alberta as measured by air monitoring stations in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Fort Saskatchewan. Air pollutants monitored include carbon monoxide, dust and smoke, oxides of nitrogen, ozone, total hydrocarbons, hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide, ammonia and particulates (PM10 and PM2.5).

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Status of the western blue flag (Iris missouriensis) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the western blue blag, which is the only species of iris native to Alberta. Distributed primarily in the western United States, it penetrates Canada along the... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the western blue blag, which is the only species of iris native to Alberta. Distributed primarily in the western United States, it penetrates Canada along the southeastern flanks of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta. It is considered rare in Canada and is currently designated as Threatened nationally. This report is intended to summarize the existing information on the species in Alberta to assist with assessment of its status. It is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Ground-level ozone in Alberta

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At higher concentrations, ground-level ozone has adverse human health effects, and is one of the most damaging air pollutants to vegetation. In Canada, federal, provincial and territorial... More ≫

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At higher concentrations, ground-level ozone has adverse human health effects, and is one of the most damaging air pollutants to vegetation. In Canada, federal, provincial and territorial governments are in the process of reviewing ambient national objectives as well as setting new Canada-wide standards for ozone. Available ambient ozone monitoring information from Alberta has been reviewed, and government agencies, industries and associations involved in monitoring ozone and its precursors have been identified. Also, published literature from Alberta after 1980 has been reviewed.

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Recent changes in contaminant levels in the Bow River following the installation of a containment system at the Canada creosote site

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Alberta Envrionmental Protection has intensively monitored the Bow River ecosystem since 1989. This work was designed to determine the distribution of contaminants from the Canada Creosote site in... More ≫

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Alberta Envrionmental Protection has intensively monitored the Bow River ecosystem since 1989. This work was designed to determine the distribution of contaminants from the Canada Creosote site in the aquatic ecosystem, to protect domestic water supplies and to ensure the human consumption of fish was safe. This report evaluates changes in water quality over the two years since the containment system was intalled.

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Status of the long-billed curlew (Numenius americanus) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the long-billed curlew, the largest shorebird, and the most southerly breeding curlew, in North America. Once abundant over most of the prairie regions of the... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the long-billed curlew, the largest shorebird, and the most southerly breeding curlew, in North America. Once abundant over most of the prairie regions of the United States and Canada, populations have declined throughout most of the its breeding range since the early 1900s as a result of both overhunting and habitat loss. It is currently on the list of species that may be at risk of declining to nonviable population levels in Alberta. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Raw water quality of the Red Deer River with respect to the operation of the Anthony Henday water treatment plant : spring runoff 1997

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A water quality study was initiated on the Red Deer River to address water quality concerns experienced by the Anthony Henday Water Treatment Plant during periods of runoff. The study was designed... More ≫

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A water quality study was initiated on the Red Deer River to address water quality concerns experienced by the Anthony Henday Water Treatment Plant during periods of runoff. The study was designed to document longitudinal changes in water quality in the Red Deer River between the Dickson Dam and the City of Red Deer, and to evaluate the effects of contributions from the Little Red Deer and Medicine rivers on Red Deer River water quality during spring runoff.

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Cardinal Divide area baseline survey water quality and aquatic biota 1995-96 : data report

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In view of potential coal mine development in the Mountain Park area of the upper McLeod River and upper Cardinal River basins, Alberta Environmental Protection carried out a one year sampling... More ≫

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In view of potential coal mine development in the Mountain Park area of the upper McLeod River and upper Cardinal River basins, Alberta Environmental Protection carried out a one year sampling program to obtain baseline data on water quality and benthos in the project area which would serve to complement and corroborate data being collected by the proponent. This report provides basic information on the methods used and compiles the data obtained during the program.

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Air toxics management program in Alberta

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Management of environmental toxics is a major issue on the environmental policy agenda in Canada and around the world. There is growing evidence that long-term, low-level exposure can occur from... More ≫

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Management of environmental toxics is a major issue on the environmental policy agenda in Canada and around the world. There is growing evidence that long-term, low-level exposure can occur from the atmospheric transport of pollutants over long distances and that the substances are associated with effects on human health and the environment. No region, however remote, is assured of being safe from airborne toxic pollutants. Recognizing the significance of air toxics, it is important to document the Alberta air toxics management program. This document presents an overview of the existing management system for controlling industrial air toxics emissions.

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The impact of aerated sewage lagoon effluent on water quality in Field Lake

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This report summarizes the information gathered on the water quality of Field Lake during the initial period of study (1981 - 1986) and from three sets of samples collected during the summer of... More ≫

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This report summarizes the information gathered on the water quality of Field Lake during the initial period of study (1981 - 1986) and from three sets of samples collected during the summer of 1997. The impact of the effluent discharge is assessed by comparing 1) water quality two years before and four years after the discharge began, 2) concentrations of substances in the lake water with relevant Alberta and Canadian water quality guidelines, and 3) 1985-86 data with 1997 data.

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