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June 27, 2024
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Alberta's framework for the management of contaminated sites is designed to achieve three policy outcomes: pollution prevention, health protection, and productive use. Under this framework, three...
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June 10, 2024
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This document guides development of a municipal Water Shortage Plan (WSP), or updates to existing plans. It could also be used by any community or group that depends on the consistent delivery...
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February 3, 2023
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In Alberta, water is owned by the Crown and its use is regulated by Environment and Protected Areas under the Water Act. The goal of this guide is to clarify the process applicants must follow...
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February 10, 2022
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This operational policy provides additional information on the process for the determination, communication, and application of weekly flows that is used in the implementation of the Lower...
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November 23, 2021
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Alberta's Water Act requires that an approval and/or license be obtained before undertaking an activity in a water body or before diverting and using water from a water body. This document...
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December 1, 2018
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This checklist is intended to assist Applicants with Water Act and Public Lands Act applications pertaining to wetland impacts, and to ensure complete and consistent application submissions.
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November 30, 2018
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Provides site assessment, design, construction, commissioning and monitoring guidelines for wetland construction. This guide supports the Alberta Wetland Policy. Where permanent wetland impacts...
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September 1, 2015
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Legislation is in place to manage and conserve our natural resources. By following this legislation, we not only ensure that we can enjoy our lakes today, but also into the future. It is...
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September 1, 2015
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The scientific study of lakes helps us assess lake conditions and monitor changes over time. This is especially important as we are seeing increased pressure on lakes due to shoreline development,...
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September 1, 2015
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Aquatic plants along lake shorelines are important for maintaining healthy lake ecosystems. They provide habitat for fish spawning, nesting habitat for waterfowl and shorebirds, rearing sites for...