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Limitations and caveats of Alberta's Fish Sustainability Index (FSI)

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Province-wide fisheries management strategies must rely on the basic building block of assessments of the status of individual stocks of fish. For fisheries management strategies and plans to be... More ≫

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Province-wide fisheries management strategies must rely on the basic building block of assessments of the status of individual stocks of fish. For fisheries management strategies and plans to be consistent across Alberta, fish stock assessments must be comparable between stocks, areas and time. To achieve this objective, a standardized process of assessment, called the Fish Sustainability Index (FSI) has been developed. While the FSI is an innovative tool developed to support Alberta fisheries management, users must also understand the limitations to the data presented in assessments. These limitations are outlined in this publication.

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Criteria and indicators framework for oil sands mine reclamation certification

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Provides direction and guidance related to oil sands mine reclamation and closure planning, and certification. The framework is a preliminary step in defining a structured process and information... More ≫

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Provides direction and guidance related to oil sands mine reclamation and closure planning, and certification. The framework is a preliminary step in defining a structured process and information requirements for oil sands mine reclamation certification. As it stands now, the Framework is not complete and requires further development before implementation. The conditions of approvals issued to each oil sands mine operator under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act continue to provide direction for reclamation and closure planning. When completed, the Framework will support applications for reclamation certification, after which the land can be returned to the Crown.

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A generic rule set for applying the Alberta Fish Sustainability Index, second edition

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The Alberta Fish Sustainability Index (FSI) is a standardized process that brings consistency to individual stock assessments province-wide. This level of evaluation allows for a landscape-level... More ≫

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The Alberta Fish Sustainability Index (FSI) is a standardized process that brings consistency to individual stock assessments province-wide. This level of evaluation allows for a landscape-level assessment and broad temporal comparisons of fish sustainability and status. Further, it assists in planning fisheries management priorities and actions. Diligently following the above outlined generic rule set and revising it when necessary, will allow for provincially reliable and scientifically defensible fish stock assessments.

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Review of insect and disease challenges to Alberta coniferous forests in relation to resistance breeding and climate change

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The information in this report is intended to serve as a guide to help select and prioritize opportunities for genetic tree resistance breeding as part of climate change adaptation strategy, and... More ≫

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The information in this report is intended to serve as a guide to help select and prioritize opportunities for genetic tree resistance breeding as part of climate change adaptation strategy, and to incorporate any new strategies into integrated pest management practices for protecting the health, productivity, and diversity of Alberta's coniferous forests.

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South Saskatchewan Region surface water quality management framework : for the mainstem Bow, Milk, Oldman and South Saskatchewan Rivers (Alberta)

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Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has developed environmental management frameworks for air quality and surface water quality under the South Saskatchewan Regional... More ≫

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Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has developed environmental management frameworks for air quality and surface water quality under the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. These frameworks are designed to maintain flexibility and proactively manage the cumulative effects of human activity on ambient air quality and surface water quality within the South Saskatchewan Region. The frameworks do not replace existing regulatory processes. They contribute to managing growth pressures on air, land and water over the coming decades, adding to and complementing existing policies, legislation, regulations and management tools. The frameworks are policy documents that will be given legal authority as specified in the regional plan, and through the mandates and legislation of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and, potentially, other government departments.

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Quantification of area fugitive emissions at oil sands mines. Version 2.0

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This directive provides a standard minimum procedure for flux chamber measurements to quantify area fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from mine faces and tailings ponds at oil sands mines. This... More ≫

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This directive provides a standard minimum procedure for flux chamber measurements to quantify area fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from mine faces and tailings ponds at oil sands mines. This directive is to be applied for reporting under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation and Specified Gas Reporting Regulation.

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Guide to content for industrial approval applications

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Activities specified in the Activities Designation Regulation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act require an approval from Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource... More ≫

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Activities specified in the Activities Designation Regulation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act require an approval from Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development prior to their construction or operation. The Act outlines the application procedure necessary to apply for an approval with further detail provided in the Approvals and Registrations Procedure Regulation. The Regulation outlines the information and content that is required in an application in order to inform the decision whether to grant an approval.

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Non-routine flaring management : modelling guidance

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This guidance outlines a methodology for air dispersion modelling that should be used to determine appropriate non-routine flaring management practices. It was developed to ensure consistency in... More ≫

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This guidance outlines a methodology for air dispersion modelling that should be used to determine appropriate non-routine flaring management practices. It was developed to ensure consistency in the use of air dispersion models for regulatory applications in Alberta and is intended for flare operations that either require an Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act approval, that operate under a Code of Practice for emissions to the atmosphere, or where required by other regulatory agencies such as the Alberta Energy Regulator.

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Recovery strategies for industrial development in native prairie for the Mixedgrass Natural Subregion of Alberta. First approximation

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This guidance document provides recovery strategies specific to natural subregion and ecological range sites. Further implementation strategies are also provided, such as site preparation, timing... More ≫

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This guidance document provides recovery strategies specific to natural subregion and ecological range sites. Further implementation strategies are also provided, such as site preparation, timing of restoration activities, equipment, seed mixes and monitoring.

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General specifications for acquiring aerial photography

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Specifications set out in this resource are intended for general use in the procurement by Alberta government departments of aerial photography and related data. The resource consists of five... More ≫

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Specifications set out in this resource are intended for general use in the procurement by Alberta government departments of aerial photography and related data. The resource consists of five parts, setting out the general specifications for ground control surveys, aerial photography, scanning aerial photographs, aerial triangulation, and digital orthophotography.

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