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A world class environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting system for Alberta : the report of the Alberta Environmental Monitoring Panel

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This report makes recommendations for the establishment of a world class environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting system to be managed by Albertans for Alberta. A key recommendation is... More ≫

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This report makes recommendations for the establishment of a world class environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting system to be managed by Albertans for Alberta. A key recommendation is the creation of the Alberta Environmental Monitoring Commission to operate at arm’s length from government, regulators and those being regulated. The Commission would be responsible for the strategic direction, scientific focus and on-going operation of the proposed environmental monitoring system.non

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Baseline water well testing data assessment

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Alberta Innovates Technology Futures was contracted by Alberta Environment to review and evaluate the data held in the Baseline Water Well Testing database to determine trends in baseline... More ≫

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Alberta Innovates Technology Futures was contracted by Alberta Environment to review and evaluate the data held in the Baseline Water Well Testing database to determine trends in baseline conditions and any observable changes in water quality of wells that were tested more than once. Includes several recommendations for future data capture and entry.

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Operator consortium report : Vermilion River County

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Earth tech (Canada) Inc. was retained by Alberta Environment to complete a study of the operating conditions at several water treatment plants within the County of Vermilion River. As well,... More ≫

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Earth tech (Canada) Inc. was retained by Alberta Environment to complete a study of the operating conditions at several water treatment plants within the County of Vermilion River. As well, several models were developed that could be used to provide regional or intermunicipal cooperation for the operation and maintenance of drinking water supply systems. The study includes a series of recommendations and two memoranda of understanding that will assist in the development of an operator consortium.

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Operator consortium report : Lac Ste Anne and Parkland Counties

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This study details the situation at several water treatment plants within rural Alberta and develops several models that could be used to provide regional or intermunicipal cooperation for the... More ≫

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This study details the situation at several water treatment plants within rural Alberta and develops several models that could be used to provide regional or intermunicipal cooperation for the operation and maintenance of their drinking water supply systems. The study includes a series of recommendations and two memoranda of understanding that will assist in the development of an operator consortium.

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South Saskatchewan River Basin water management recommendations in response to Phase 2 terms of reference : a report to Alberta Environment

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This report was submitted as advice to guide development of Phase 2 of the water management plan for the South Saskatchewan River Basin. It presents the work of four basin advisory committees... More ≫

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This report was submitted as advice to guide development of Phase 2 of the water management plan for the South Saskatchewan River Basin. It presents the work of four basin advisory committees which were formed for the primary purpose of recommending water conservation objectives for each major river downstream of the major dams that would provide a reference point for the future and would describe the best balance between protection of the aquatic environment and consumption of water for economic growth.

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South Saskatchewan River Basin non-irrigation water use forecasts

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Presents long-term forecasts for population and water demand (withdrawals and consumptive use) to assist with water management planning in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The major water use... More ≫

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Presents long-term forecasts for population and water demand (withdrawals and consumptive use) to assist with water management planning in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The major water use categories quantified are municipal, industrial, stockwatering, other agricultural (non-irrigation) and water management. (Water management uses include licensed projects involving lake stabilization, remediation and flood control.) The study was commissioned as part of the South Saskatchewan River Basin water management review.

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Fisheries management and regulatory requirements for angling on the Lower Bow River : public consultation results and advisory committee recommendations : final report

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Alberta Environment concluded there was a need to review the fisheries management in the lower Bow River, from the Bearspaw Dam in Calgary downstream to Bassano, and to develop recommendations for... More ≫

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Alberta Environment concluded there was a need to review the fisheries management in the lower Bow River, from the Bearspaw Dam in Calgary downstream to Bassano, and to develop recommendations for future management of the fishery. The recommendations would be the basis for specific angling regulations and fisheries management objectives. An Advisory Committee comprised of people representing interests directly associated with the lower Bow River was established. The Committee developed a public involvement program to support their recommendation process. This report presents the results of the public consultations, and contains the recommendations of the Committee which have resulted from this consultation.

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