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Alberta dam and canal safety directive

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This directive sets out safety requirements for dams and canals.

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Water wells and ground source heat exchange systems directive

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The directive outlines requirements for drilling, construction and reclamation of water wells previously found in Part 7 of the Water (Ministerial) Regulation and include requirements for the... More ≫

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The directive outlines requirements for drilling, construction and reclamation of water wells previously found in Part 7 of the Water (Ministerial) Regulation and include requirements for the drilling of vertical closed-loop ground source heat exchange wells (cased or uncased boreholes) completed above Alberta’ base of groundwater protection (the depth at which groundwater is estimated to transition from non-saline to saline). The requirements in the Directive are deemed enforceable by reference in the Water (Ministerial) Regulation. The Directive does not apply to horizontal or submerged closed-loop ground source heat exchange systems.

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Compost facility operator study guide

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This study guide is meant to assist compost facility operators preparing to challenge the provincial compost facility operator certification exam. It also serves as reference material for... More ≫

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This study guide is meant to assist compost facility operators preparing to challenge the provincial compost facility operator certification exam. It also serves as reference material for certified compost facility operators about best practices on how to efficiently run a composting facility for public health and environmental protection. The guide covers all the required learning outcomes for the Alberta compost facility operator certification exam.

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Alberta wetland mitigation directive

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The purpose of this directive is to inform planning and decision-making to avoid and minimize negative impacts to wetlands and, where necessary, to replace lost wetland area and value.

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Proposed biodiversity stewardship area : Wildland Provincial Park in the Lower Athabasca Region

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Background information and map of a proposed protected area (on the land base referred to as the Biodiversity Stewardship Area) in the Lower Athabasca Region. Describes the overall management... More ≫

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Background information and map of a proposed protected area (on the land base referred to as the Biodiversity Stewardship Area) in the Lower Athabasca Region. Describes the overall management intent of the proposed protected area and current and proposed permitted activities.

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Standard for validation, verification and audit. Versions 2.0 and 3.0

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The Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation replaced the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation on January 1, 2018, and applies to facilities that emitted 100,000 tonnes or more of greenhouse... More ≫

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The Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation replaced the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation on January 1, 2018, and applies to facilities that emitted 100,000 tonnes or more of greenhouse gases in 2003, or a subsequent year. This document outlines the requirements for validation, verification and audit under the regulation.

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Snow does not equal flood : Alberta's snowmelt and its impact on Alberta rivers

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet explains how Alberta has two separate snowmelt seasons and how these two periods influence the province's... More ≫

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet explains how Alberta has two separate snowmelt seasons and how these two periods influence the province's rivers in unique ways. Also explains how snow in the plains and the mountains is measured.

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Ice forecasting and warning

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This series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre outlines provincial flood mitigation efforts, including how the Centre prepares for potential flood events through monitoring... More ≫

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This series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre outlines provincial flood mitigation efforts, including how the Centre prepares for potential flood events through monitoring and assessing weather, ice jams in waterbodies, highstream flows due to heavy rainfall and snowmelt, and other factors.

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Ice jam flooding

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet provides information on ice jams, explaining what they are, why they occur, and how they can affect flooding.

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Flood forecasting and warning

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet explains how the Centre monitors the weather, river conditions, and mountain snowpack to assess the risks... More ≫

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet explains how the Centre monitors the weather, river conditions, and mountain snowpack to assess the risks of flooding in the province, and explains the different kinds of advisories the Centre may issue.

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