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Environmental quality guidelines for Alberta surface waters [2014]

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This document updates and expands surface water quality and aquatic ecosystem guidelines for Alberta and provides science-based recommendations that protect water uses and form a cornerstone of... More ≫

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This document updates and expands surface water quality and aquatic ecosystem guidelines for Alberta and provides science-based recommendations that protect water uses and form a cornerstone of aquatic ecosystem management and protection. Included are guidelines for surface water quality (to protect aquatic life, agricultural, and recreational uses), sediment quality, and tissue residue (to protect wildlife consumers).

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2010 reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities for cultivated lands

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses... More ≫

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses after conservation and reclamation similar to the ability that existed prior to activity being conducted on the land. The criteria presented in this document are to be used to evaluate whether a site has met equivalent land capability. The criteria are based on land function and operability that will support the production of goods and services consistent in quality and quantity with the surrounding landscape.

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2010 reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities for forested lands

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses... More ≫

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses after conservation and reclamation similar to the ability that existed prior to activity being conducted on the land. The criteria presented in this document are to be used to evaluate whether a site has met equivalent land capability. The criteria are based on land function and operability that will support the production of goods and services consistent in quality and quantity with the surrounding landscape.

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2010 reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities for native grasslands

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses... More ≫

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses after conservation and reclamation similar to the ability that existed prior to activity being conducted on the land. The criteria presented in this document are to be used to evaluate whether a site has met equivalent land capability. The criteria are based on land function and operability that will support the production of goods and services consistent in quality and quantity with the surrounding landscape.

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