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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 fact sheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this fact sheet explains how Alberta has two separate snowmelt seasons and how these two periods influence the... More ≫

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One in a series of fact sheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this fact sheet 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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Debris removal

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The June 2013 flood resulted in the deposit of unprecedented amounts of debris in rivers and streams. In some cases, debris can result in channel blockages, harmful erosion, localized flooding and... More ≫

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The June 2013 flood resulted in the deposit of unprecedented amounts of debris in rivers and streams. In some cases, debris can result in channel blockages, harmful erosion, localized flooding and may pose a significant public safety hazard.

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Department license of occupation (DLO) application requirements

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This document provides information about the Department License of Occupation (DLO) application package.

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Application information requirements : information sheet

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Alberta's department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has implemented an Expedited Approval Process for 2013 Flood Recovery (EAPFR). The EAPFR combines and streamlines... More ≫

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Alberta's department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has implemented an Expedited Approval Process for 2013 Flood Recovery (EAPFR). The EAPFR combines and streamlines the application, referral, and insurance processes for authorizations issued by ESRD under the Water Act and Public Lands Act for flood recovery activities as a result of the 2013 flood. The purpose of this document is to provide a listing of the minimum information requirements that should be considered by applicants when preparing new EAPFR applications,

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Application delays and deficiencies : information sheet

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Alberta's department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has implemented an Expedited Approval Process for 2013 Flood Recovery (EAPFR). The EAPFR combines and streamlines... More ≫

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Alberta's department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has implemented an Expedited Approval Process for 2013 Flood Recovery (EAPFR). The EAPFR combines and streamlines the application, referral, and insurance processes for authorizations issued by ESRD under the Water Act and Public Lands Act for flood recovery activities as a result of the 2013 flood. this document provides an information table related to the application delays and deficiencies commonly noted for EAPFR applications.

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Authorizations, phases, reviews and internal referrals : information sheet

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Alberta's department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has implemented an Expedited Approval Process for 2013 Flood Recovery (EAPFR). The EAPFR combines and streamlines... More ≫

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Alberta's department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has implemented an Expedited Approval Process for 2013 Flood Recovery (EAPFR). The EAPFR combines and streamlines the application, referral, and insurance processes for authorizations issued by ESRD under the Water Act and Public Lands Act for flood recovery activities as a result of the 2013 flood. This document is intended support the " Expedited Approval Process for Flood Recovery Information Sheet" and provides further general information about EAPFR authorizations, phases, reviews and internal referrals.

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Government of Alberta flood recovery plan

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The purpose of this Recovery Plan is to provide more detail for government ministries, municipalities, and other organizations to understand how the Government of Alberta intends to achieve the... More ≫

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The purpose of this Recovery Plan is to provide more detail for government ministries, municipalities, and other organizations to understand how the Government of Alberta intends to achieve the outcomes described in the Framework. This detail includes the key milestones to be achieved in this fiscal year (to March 31, 2014) and beyond. The strategic guidance is intended to both enable continued coordination of efforts and to provide the clarity required for long-term planning across GoA ministries.

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Southern Alberta 2013 floods : the Provincial Recovery Framework

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In June 2013, large areas of Southern Alberta experienced a deluge of heavy rainfall that caused disastrous levels of flooding. The scale and impacts of the flooding are unprecedented in Alberta,... More ≫

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In June 2013, large areas of Southern Alberta experienced a deluge of heavy rainfall that caused disastrous levels of flooding. The scale and impacts of the flooding are unprecedented in Alberta, and resulted in the first ever State of Provincial Emergency to be declared in Canadian history. During the height of the events, and the first few days after June 20, 2013, there were 29 local states of emergency declared in the province.

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Provincial flood mitigation report : consultation and recommendations

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This report documents the progress of the Flood Mitigation Committee struck in 2005 and concludes with draft recommendations for the next stage of a provincial flood mitigation strategy.

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Emergency preparedness for flood emergencies at dams : guideline

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This document is the planning model around which all emergency preparedness plans in the province are developed both for government and NGO's that own dams. Information on Emergency Preparedness... More ≫

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This document is the planning model around which all emergency preparedness plans in the province are developed both for government and NGO's that own dams. Information on Emergency Preparedness plans for specific dams can be obtained by contacting Alberta Environment.

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