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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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Quantification protocol for energy generation from the combustion of biomass waste. Version 2.0

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This protocol provides requirements for quantifying emissions reductions (offset credits) from the combustion of biomass wastes to generate energy to displace fossil fuel sourced energy and, if... More ≫

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This protocol provides requirements for quantifying emissions reductions (offset credits) from the combustion of biomass wastes to generate energy to displace fossil fuel sourced energy and, if applicable, from avoided GHG emissions from changes in disposal practices for the biomass wastes. Familiarity with and general understanding of the operation of biomass energy production is required.

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Standard for sampling of small streams in Alberta (public version)

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This standard is meant to serve as a "minimum criteria" for surveys of small, easily wadeable streams, and is designed to capture essential data from descriptions of habitat, fish community... More ≫

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This standard is meant to serve as a "minimum criteria" for surveys of small, easily wadeable streams, and is designed to capture essential data from descriptions of habitat, fish community composition and fish abundance. Consistent collection of fish community composition and abundance during surveys of small streams facilitates data management and provides a broader temporal and spatial analysis of fish communities in Alberta.

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Standard for sampling of small-bodied fish in Alberta (public version)

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This standard sets out a consistent method for the collection of data on diversity, abundance and population structure of small-bodied fishes in Alberta. Comparative information on these fishes is... More ≫

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This standard sets out a consistent method for the collection of data on diversity, abundance and population structure of small-bodied fishes in Alberta. Comparative information on these fishes is necessary to assess changes in ecological integrity. Specific management needs such as commercial bait fish management and ecosystems effects of fish regulations also require comparative information on small-bodied fish.

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Standards for the ethical use of fishes in Alberta (public version)

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Sets out reasonable and responsible practices to be followed by all individuals handling fish in field and laboratory situations. The practices are based upon the document American Fisheries... More ≫

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Sets out reasonable and responsible practices to be followed by all individuals handling fish in field and laboratory situations. The practices are based upon the document American Fisheries Society (AFS) Guidelines for the Use of Fishes in Research (2004), with some modifications.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #005 : capture, handling, immobilization and release of bears

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 005 applies to live capture of bears by way of leg snares, culvert/barrel traps, or remote darting... More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 005 applies to live capture of bears by way of leg snares, culvert/barrel traps, or remote darting from air or ground. This protocol was adopted on February 11, 2005.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #012 : cougar (Puma concolor) capture, handling, immobilization and release

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 012 applies to pursuit with dogs, and immobilization. This protocol was adopted on July 22, 2013.

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Invasive DNA collection from wildlife species

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. This addendum to class protocols #001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 007, 008, 009, 010, 012 applies to the procedures for invasive DNA... More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. This addendum to class protocols #001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 007, 008, 009, 010, 012 applies to the procedures for invasive DNA collection including buccal swabs, whole blood, tissue biopsy darting and hair/feather pluck. This addendum was adopted on July 22, 2013.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #013 : ungulate survey protocol for species detection and monitoring purposes

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 013 applies to ungulate presence / not detected via observations. This protocol was adopted on July 22, 2013. More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 013 applies to ungulate presence / not detected via observations. This protocol was adopted on July 22, 2013.

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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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