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Terms of reference for environmental evaluation of highway infrastructure projects

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Terms of reference to be used for environmental evaluations for both functional planning studies and preliminary design work involved in highway infrastructure projects. Environmental evaluations... More ≫

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Terms of reference to be used for environmental evaluations for both functional planning studies and preliminary design work involved in highway infrastructure projects. Environmental evaluations must identify and sufficiently detail environmentally-sensitive features, including fish bearing watercourses, wetlands and federally/provincially protected species.

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General design guidelines for a constructed ‘habitat’ wetland – Boreal Forest Natural Region of Alberta

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This document provides general design parameters for reclaiming planned borrow and aggregate excavations into constructed habitat wetlands for the Boreal Forest Natural Region of Alberta,... More ≫

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This document provides general design parameters for reclaiming planned borrow and aggregate excavations into constructed habitat wetlands for the Boreal Forest Natural Region of Alberta, specifically for the Dry Mixedwood Natural Subregion (Figure 1.0), that may be suitable for the Alberta Transportation’s Wetland Habitat Bank Initiative. These sites may be used by the Department elsewhere to mitigate for wetland disturbance when avoidance and minimization is not an option.

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General design guidelines for a constructed ‘habitat’ wetland –Parkland Natural Region of Alberta

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This document provides general design parameters for reclaiming planned borrow and aggregate excavations into constructed habitat wetlands for the Parkland Natural Region of Alberta, specifically... More ≫

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This document provides general design parameters for reclaiming planned borrow and aggregate excavations into constructed habitat wetlands for the Parkland Natural Region of Alberta, specifically for the Dry Mixedwood Natural Subregion (Figure 1.0), that may be suitable for the Alberta Transportation’s Wetland Habitat Bank Initiative. These sites may be used by the Department elsewhere to mitigate for wetland disturbance when avoidance and minimization is not an option.

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Evaluation form and instructions for assessing candidate sites for Alberta Transportation’s wetland habitat bank

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Provides information for completing the Evaluation Form for Assessing Candidate Sites for Alberta Transportation’s Wetland Habitat Bank, which Alberta Transportation uses to offer a a clear and... More ≫

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Provides information for completing the Evaluation Form for Assessing Candidate Sites for Alberta Transportation’s Wetland Habitat Bank, which Alberta Transportation uses to offer a a clear and consistent approach to evaluate candidate sites. Candidate sites are wetlands that have been constructed, enhanced or restored for the purpose of wetland compensation and have the potential to meet the Department's criteria to be transferred and reflected in the its wetland habitat bank.

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Standard monitoring protocols for evaluating wetland performance for constructed ‘habitat’ wetlands

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This guideline provides criteria that can be used to monitor the progress and evolution of a constructed habitat wetland towards an ecologically functioning wetland.

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General design guidelines for a constructed ‘habitat’ wetland – Grasslands Natural Region of Alberta

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This document provides general design parameters for reclaiming planned borrow and aggregate excavations into constructed habitat wetlands for the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, which may be... More ≫

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This document provides general design parameters for reclaiming planned borrow and aggregate excavations into constructed habitat wetlands for the Grassland Natural Region of Alberta, which may be suitable for the Alberta Transportation’s Wetland Habitat Bank Initiative. These sites may be used by the Department to mitigate for wetland disturbance when avoidance and minimization is not an option.

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Planning considerations for wildlife passage in urban environments : best practice guideline

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These guidelines provide project-specific guidance to assist Alberta Transportation in determining if wildlife accommodation is warranted and, if so, what best practices guidelines to consider... More ≫

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These guidelines provide project-specific guidance to assist Alberta Transportation in determining if wildlife accommodation is warranted and, if so, what best practices guidelines to consider for incorporation into environmental assessments.

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Fish habitat manual : guidelines and procedures for watercourse crossings in Alberta

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The overall goal of this manual is to provide practitioners with an overview of the information and procedures needed to successfully plan and construct Alberta Transportation watercourse crossing... More ≫

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The overall goal of this manual is to provide practitioners with an overview of the information and procedures needed to successfully plan and construct Alberta Transportation watercourse crossing projects while minimizing the negative effects on fish and fish habitat and meeting all environmental regulatory requirements.

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Annual highway cleanup event : Managing supervisor's handbook

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The Alberta government’s annual highway cleanup event contributes to a cleaner environment, gives participants a sense of accomplishment, promotes awareness, and raises funds for group or club... More ≫

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The Alberta government’s annual highway cleanup event contributes to a cleaner environment, gives participants a sense of accomplishment, promotes awareness, and raises funds for group or club activities. This manual’s purpose is to instruct supervisors on how to plan and coordinate a safe cleanup event for their group and how to teach participants to follow safe procedures.

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Water control structures : selected design guidelines

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This document is intended to: - Provide guidelines for the design of water control structures on provincially-owned water management projects; - Provide guidance on some of the factors to be... More ≫

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This document is intended to: - Provide guidelines for the design of water control structures on provincially-owned water management projects; - Provide guidance on some of the factors to be considered and applicable references; and 3- Facilitate the transfer of information and standards of good practice among consulting engineering firms involved on provincially-owned water projects.

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