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McPherson Coulee water conservation objective

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the McPherson Coulee. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the McPherson Coulee. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada Station No. 05BH014 (Nose Creek above Airdrie). Water conservation objectives set out the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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Waiparous Creek water conservation objective

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for Waiparous Creek in the Bow River basin. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for Waiparous Creek in the Bow River basin. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada Station No. 05BG006 (Waiparous Creek near the Mouth). Water conservation objectives set out the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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West Arrowwood Creek water conservation objective

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for West Arrowwood Creek in the Bow River basin. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for West Arrowwood Creek in the Bow River basin. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada Station No. 05BM014 (West Arrowwood Creek near Arrowwood). Water conservation objectives set out the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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General rate of timber dues : deciduous timber used to make pulp : indexed rates

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Timber dues and other fees associated with timber dispositions are collected by the province to ensure that Albertans receive fair compensation for the use of publicly-owned forest resources. The... More ≫

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Timber dues and other fees associated with timber dispositions are collected by the province to ensure that Albertans receive fair compensation for the use of publicly-owned forest resources. The timber dues rates applied to deciduous pulp are indexed on an annual basis to account for inflation. As of May 1, 2021, deciduous pulp rates can be found in Table 3 of the Timber Dues Ministerial Order.

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Best practices for recreational stocking of trout in Alberta

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General guidelines for private pond stocking in Alberta, including pond selection, fingerling selection, and problems that may arise in stocked ponds.

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Surface Rights Board mandate and roles document

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Mandate and roles for the Surface Rights Board, developed collaboratively between the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and the SRB to reflect a common understanding of... More ≫

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Mandate and roles for the Surface Rights Board, developed collaboratively between the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and the SRB to reflect a common understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities. The Surface Rights Board was amalgamated into the Land and Property Rights Tribunal as of June 2, 2021.

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Land Compensation Board mandate and roles document

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Mandate and roles for the Land Compensation Board, developed collaboratively between the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and the Board to reflect a common... More ≫

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Mandate and roles for the Land Compensation Board, developed collaboratively between the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and the Board to reflect a common understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities. The Land Compensation Board was amalgamated into the Land and Property Rights Tribunal as of June 2, 2021.

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Alberta Wetland Classification System guide

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Incorporates and merges information from existing wetland classification systems to provide a holistic classification system for Alberta. The guide is tailored specifically for wetlands in... More ≫

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Incorporates and merges information from existing wetland classification systems to provide a holistic classification system for Alberta. The guide is tailored specifically for wetlands in Alberta, providing suites of key indicators that in conjunction will help to classify different wetlands, particularly in the field. Overall, the intent of the guide is to achieve a standardized provincial wetland classification system.

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Northeast Alberta operating ground rules

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This document outlines the ground rules which apply to all forest companies operating in northeast Alberta’s forest management units and the Alberta-Pacific Forest Management Agreement. Ground... More ≫

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This document outlines the ground rules which apply to all forest companies operating in northeast Alberta’s forest management units and the Alberta-Pacific Forest Management Agreement. Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in Forest Management Plans (FMP) and other higher-level plans such as Integrated Resource Plans (IRP). Ground rules establish practices that minimize the chance of negative effects from timber harvesting and forest management operations and activities.

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Western Canada white nose syndrome transmission prevention

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White-nose Syndrome is an emerging disease concern in bats in eastern North America and is expected to spread to western North America in the coming years. This document outlines how the public... More ≫

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White-nose Syndrome is an emerging disease concern in bats in eastern North America and is expected to spread to western North America in the coming years. This document outlines how the public can prevent the spread of the Pseudogymnoascus destructans fungus, which causes the disease in bats.

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