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Lower Athabasca Region : surface water quality management framework for the Lower Athabasca River

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's three Lower Athabasca Region management frameworks were designed to maintain flexibility and to proactively manage cumulative effects to air... More ≫

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's three Lower Athabasca Region management frameworks were designed to maintain flexibility and to proactively manage cumulative effects to air quality, surface water quality and groundwater quality and quantity within the Lower Athabasca Region. The frameworks provide context for development and related regulatory processes and facilitate sustainable resource management. They are intended to add to and complement, not replace, existing policies, legislation, regulations and management tools.

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Recreational management plan for grazing lease 030004, Pekisko Creek Ranch & Cattle Co. Ltd.

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This plan outlines recreational management of Grazing Lease 030004 Pekisko Creek Ranch and Cattle Co. Ltd. A designated route map for access is included.

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Capital Region air quality management framework for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2), fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O3)

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This framework outlines a cumulative effects approach for managing ambient air quality in the Capital Region. It uses four ambient air quality levels and sets management and investigation... More ≫

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This framework outlines a cumulative effects approach for managing ambient air quality in the Capital Region. It uses four ambient air quality levels and sets management and investigation triggers, which signal the need for specific action at regional or local scale before pollutants may become harmful to human or environmental health. The goal of this approach is to manage nitrogen oxide, sulphur dioxide, fine particulate matter, and ozone in the region and to provide clarity for all emitters about operating requirements for emissions management that may be necessary to respond to cumulative impacts of these contaminants.

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Alberta timber harvest planning and operating ground rules framework for renewal [2012]

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The Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules provide direction to forest companies and government for planning, implementing and monitoring timber harvesting operations on timber... More ≫

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The Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules provide direction to forest companies and government for planning, implementing and monitoring timber harvesting operations on timber disposition areas in Alberta.

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Beneficial use of waste : acceptable industry practices

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This policy document identifies issues and provides guidance when making decisions on the beneficial use of products derived from wastes including contaminated soils, sands, gravels, or inert wastes.

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Western small-footed bat conservation management plan 2012-2017

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In Alberta, the western small-footed bat is restricted to the southeast where it lives in the badlands. It has been designated as a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because of these narrow... More ≫

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In Alberta, the western small-footed bat is restricted to the southeast where it lives in the badlands. It has been designated as a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because of these narrow habitat requirements. This plan provides background information on the species and a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goal of maintaining the current distribution and breeding populations of the western small-footed bat in Alberta. Conservation management plans are developed for Species of Special Concern in Alberta, to provide guidance for land and resource management decisions that affect the species and their habitat. They are intended to be a resource tool for provincial and regional fish and wildlife, land and resource management staff.

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Sustainable Resource Development business plan [2001 - 2012]

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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 three-year ministry business plans. The ministry... 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 three-year 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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Environment and Water business plan [2012]

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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 three-year ministry business plans. The ministry... 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 three-year 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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Recommended land use guidelines for protection of selected wildlife species and habitat within grassland and parkland natural regions of Alberta [final report]

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These guidelines are designed to help land users minimize, or avoid, potential adverse effects on selected wildlife and wildlife resources when conducting activities on public and private lands... More ≫

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These guidelines are designed to help land users minimize, or avoid, potential adverse effects on selected wildlife and wildlife resources when conducting activities on public and private lands within the Grassland and Parkland natural regions of Alberta. The guidelines should be applied with judgment that considers the specific physical and vegetative characteristics of the site, the types of existing land use at the site, and the types of land use proposed by the development.

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Gene conservation plan for native trees of Alberta. First edition

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This plan was developed jointly by the Forestry Division of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development and the Parks Division of Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation. It was developed as part of a... More ≫

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This plan was developed jointly by the Forestry Division of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development and the Parks Division of Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation. It was developed as part of a formal agreement by these two agencies to co-operate in forest genetic resource conservation and in response to a request by the Alberta Forest Genetic Resources Council, who had identified as an issue, the need for a provincial forest tree gene resource conservation plan. The plan is a technical document intended to complement and align with existing policy, particularly the Standards for Tree Improvement in Alberta. It provides a framework, including concepts for tree gene conservation and an initial work plan for implementing, coordinating and maintaining a provincial network of in situ reserves for 28 native Alberta tree species. Partners in implementation of the plan include Sustainable Resource Development and Tourism, Parks and Recreation (under their co-operative agreement) and...

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