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Subsoil investigations for manure storage facilities and manure collection areas

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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil... More ≫

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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil investigation for a proposed manure storage facility or manure collection area.

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Wetland policy regulatory overview diagram

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Presents the wetland regulatory process in the format of a flowchart diagram.

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Implementation plan and FAQs for the guide to Water Act authorizations required for dugouts, borrow pits and other types of pits/excavations

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This document is intended to help provide clarity to frequently-asked questions arising from the Guide to Water Act Authorizations Required for Dugouts, Borrow Pits and other types of... More ≫

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This document is intended to help provide clarity to frequently-asked questions arising from the Guide to Water Act Authorizations Required for Dugouts, Borrow Pits and other types of Pits/Excavations, and to clarify application requirements for the excavation types as listed in the title. Specific information related to other types of excavations not specifically referenced in the Guide or this document will follow the same general intent and application requirements as both the Guide and this document.

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Wetland regulatory process diagram

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Presents the wetland regulatory process in the format of a flowchart diagram.

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Hydrostatic testing of pipelines

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Parties responsible for hydrostatic testing must ensure they are in compliance with pertinent legislation, including the requirements of the codes of practice and other applicable legislation.... More ≫

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Parties responsible for hydrostatic testing must ensure they are in compliance with pertinent legislation, including the requirements of the codes of practice and other applicable legislation. This fact sheet describes the two codes of practice that apply to hydrostatic testing, and when these codes of practice apply.

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Exploration backgrounder

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In 2003, the Alberta Government clarified the rules for recreational and exploration access on agricultural dispositions issued under the Public Lands Act, including grazing leases and farm... More ≫

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In 2003, the Alberta Government clarified the rules for recreational and exploration access on agricultural dispositions issued under the Public Lands Act, including grazing leases and farm development leases. This backgrounder provides information on surface right compensation as a result of the passage of the Agricultural Dispositions Statues Amendment Act (Bill 16).

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Water Act fact sheet : transferring allocation of water under a licence

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This fact sheet outlines that Alberta Water Act provides the transfer of an allocation of water held under a licence, from one parcel of land to another. The transfer may be in the form of a... More ≫

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This fact sheet outlines that Alberta Water Act provides the transfer of an allocation of water held under a licence, from one parcel of land to another. The transfer may be in the form of a licensee transferring an allocation of water to another parcel of land, a project owned by the same licensee, or to a project owned by another person. A licence must be in good standing before the Director can consider a transfer application.

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Guidelines for lakeshore use

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In Alberta, only 2.5 per cent of the landscape is covered by water. As pressure to develop lakes for recreational cottages and other uses increases, our fragile and limited lakeshore resources are... More ≫

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In Alberta, only 2.5 per cent of the landscape is covered by water. As pressure to develop lakes for recreational cottages and other uses increases, our fragile and limited lakeshore resources are impacted. Careful management is therefore required to protect lakes and their shores against permanent disturbance or loss. Lakeshore property owners play an important role in ensuring that lakes and shores remain undamaged and that access along publicly owned shores is maintained.

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Wellsite reclamation historical search service

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As of October 1, 1998, the Environmental Law Centre, a non-profit charitable organization, will offer the Wellsite Reclamation Historical Search Service, formerly provided by Alberta Environmental... More ≫

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As of October 1, 1998, the Environmental Law Centre, a non-profit charitable organization, will offer the Wellsite Reclamation Historical Search Service, formerly provided by Alberta Environmental Protection.

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