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Code of practice for wetland replacement works

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This code of practice regulates wetland restoration and wetland construction activities as defined in the Code by replacing Water Act approval requirements. Wetland restoration is applied to... More ≫

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This code of practice regulates wetland restoration and wetland construction activities as defined in the Code by replacing Water Act approval requirements. Wetland restoration is applied to wetlands that have been partially or completely lost by re-establishing the pre-disturbance area, natural drainage pattern, hydrology and natural processes. Wetland construction involves creating a wetland at a location that was previously non-wetland.

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Alberta wetland replacement fact sheet

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This fact sheet explains changes to the wetland replacement options.

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Directive for permittee-responsible wetland construction in Alberta

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Outlines reporting requirements and the crediting process for constructing wetlands as wetland replacement offsets in Alberta.

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Wetland application checklist

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This checklist is intended to assist Applicants with Water Act and Public Lands Act applications pertaining to wetland impacts, and to ensure complete and consistent application submissions.

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Alberta guide to wetland construction in stormwater management facilities

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Provides site assessment, design, construction, commissioning and monitoring guidelines for wetland construction. This guide supports the Alberta Wetland Policy. Where permanent wetland impacts... More ≫

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Provides site assessment, design, construction, commissioning and monitoring guidelines for wetland construction. This guide supports the Alberta Wetland Policy. Where permanent wetland impacts cannot be avoided or minimized, wetland construction is one type of wetland replacement that can maintain wetland area and relative wetland value in Alberta.

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Alberta wetland restoration directive

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The purpose of this Directive is to provide assurance to the Department that wetland restoration actions are meeting intended outcomes to restore wetland area and function. This Directive provides... More ≫

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The purpose of this Directive is to provide assurance to the Department that wetland restoration actions are meeting intended outcomes to restore wetland area and function. This Directive provides direction to Wetland Replacement Agents (WRA) who undertake wetland restoration actions. This Directive applies only to restoration of mineral wetlands (i.e. marshes, shallow open waters, and swamps).

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