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Alberta ambient air quality objectives and guidelines 2024

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This document summarizes the ambient air quality objectives and guidelines that are currently in effect in Alberta. It provides additional descriptive information about ambient air quality... More ≫

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This document summarizes the ambient air quality objectives and guidelines that are currently in effect in Alberta. It provides additional descriptive information about ambient air quality objectives and guidelines, their regulatory application, and their development.

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Alberta drought response plan

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Alberta's Drought Response Plan is a multi-stage roadmap, covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health... More ≫

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Alberta's Drought Response Plan is a multi-stage roadmap, covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health and safety. The plan outlines: five stages of Alberta's drought response; the roles and responsibilities of partners, including government, to help everyone collaborate and communicate; regulatory and non-regulatory approaches and tools that may be used in various drought conditions; and how and when emergencies would be declared as a last resort.

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Environment and Protected Areas business plan

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public ministry business plans. The ministry business... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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Alberta ferruginous hawk recovery plan [2024]

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The ferruginous hawk, a migratory bird of prey which occurs exclusively in North America, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The Alberta Ferruginous Hawk Recovery Plan refines the long-term... More ≫

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The ferruginous hawk, a migratory bird of prey which occurs exclusively in North America, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The Alberta Ferruginous Hawk Recovery Plan refines the long-term recovery goal for the species and identifies indicators of success to continue to implement recovery strategies and actions necessary for the recovery and conservation of ferruginous hawk in Alberta as outlined in the Alberta Ferruginous Hawk Recovery Plan 2009-2014. The goal of this recovery plan is to achieve a viable, self-sustaining ferruginous hawk population distributed across suitable habitat in Alberta's Grassland Natural Region through maintenance and/or enhancement of a functional prairie ecosystem. The plan provides background information on the ferruginous hawk, describes the threats facing the species, outlines proposed strategies to address these threats, and presents an action plan that lists priority actions required to maintain and restore the species.

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Alberta emissions reduction and energy development plan

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The Emissions Reduction and Energy Development Plan sets Alberta’s course for cutting emissions, attracting investment, working with Indigenous communities, and supporting jobs. It continues... More ≫

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The Emissions Reduction and Energy Development Plan sets Alberta’s course for cutting emissions, attracting investment, working with Indigenous communities, and supporting jobs. It continues Alberta’s reputation for technological expertise and remaining a responsible, reliable and secure energy producer.

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Contaminated sites policy framework [2023]

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This document presents the Government of Alberta's policy framework for the management of contaminated sites. It applies when developing and assessing options for management of contaminated lands... More ≫

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This document presents the Government of Alberta's policy framework for the management of contaminated sites. It applies when developing and assessing options for management of contaminated lands in Alberta.

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Alberta bull trout recovery plan

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This recovery plan outlines the reasons the bull trout is listed as Threatened in Alberta, highlights the species' distribution and population trends, threats, and conservation actions to date... More ≫

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This recovery plan outlines the reasons the bull trout is listed as Threatened in Alberta, highlights the species' distribution and population trends, threats, and conservation actions to date lists, and describes the goals, objectives, strategies, and specific priority actions required to maintain or recover the species.

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Renewable energy risk framework

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The Renewable Energy Risk Framework is designed to provide renewable energy operators transparency as to how risks to wildlife or wildlife habitat is determined when using the Wildlife Directive... More ≫

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The Renewable Energy Risk Framework is designed to provide renewable energy operators transparency as to how risks to wildlife or wildlife habitat is determined when using the Wildlife Directive for Alberta Wind Energy Projects and the Wildlife Directive for Alberta Solar Energy Projects. The Framework can also be used as a tool to assist with project pre-planning to help minimize impacts to wildlife and wildlife habitat through project siting and other considerations.

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Continuing Education Unit (CEU) policy : Alberta landfill and composting facility operator certification program

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All landfills and composting facilities regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) are required to have operators certified through the Alberta Landfill and Composting Facility Operator... More ≫

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All landfills and composting facilities regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) are required to have operators certified through the Alberta Landfill and Composting Facility Operator Certification program. Commencing September 1, 2011, the program requires operators to obtain 0.6 continuing education units (CEUs) to renew their operator certificate.

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A policy for resource management of the Eastern Slopes. Revised 1984 [Updated 2023]

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Presents the Government of Alberta's resource management policy for the public lands and resources within the region, which covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometres of mainly... More ≫

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Presents the Government of Alberta's resource management policy for the public lands and resources within the region, which covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometres of mainly forest-covered mountains and foothills on the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky mountains. It is intended to be a guide to resource managers, industry and publics having responsibilities or interests in the area rather than a regulatory mechanism. Resource potentials and opportunities for development are identified with a view to assisting in the economic progress of Alberta.

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