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Hybrid cadastre standards. Version 2

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Hybrid Cadastre applies to all public land disposition surveys on surveyed and un-surveyed Crown lands to support new applications, renewals and amendments issued by the Alberta Energy Regulator... More ≫

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Hybrid Cadastre applies to all public land disposition surveys on surveyed and un-surveyed Crown lands to support new applications, renewals and amendments issued by the Alberta Energy Regulator and Alberta Enviornment and Parks.

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Measurement of SO2 by ultraviolet fluorescence SO2 analyzer : standard operating procedure

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This document is a standard operating procedure for measuring Sulphur Dioxide concentration in ambient air environment. The use of the ultraviolet fluorescence SO2 analyzers technology for... More ≫

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This document is a standard operating procedure for measuring Sulphur Dioxide concentration in ambient air environment. The use of the ultraviolet fluorescence SO2 analyzers technology for measuring ambient SO2 is the basis of this SOP. Staff from Alberta Environment and Parks, Airsheds and other organizations across Alberta monitoring SO2 concentration under the Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring will benefit from this SOP. The SOP also ensures consistency and comparability of SO2 data collected across monitoring programs across Alberta. Future revisions to this SOP will reflect any technology updates.

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Chlorophyll-A filtration standard operating procedure

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This document describes the procedures, methods, and practices used by Alberta Environment and Parks Resource Stewardship Division personnel when filtering water samples for analysis of... More ≫

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This document describes the procedures, methods, and practices used by Alberta Environment and Parks Resource Stewardship Division personnel when filtering water samples for analysis of chlorophyll-a (chl-a) in phytoplankton after surface water sampling events. The procedures in this document are to be followed when filtering samples in the workplace laboratory or in the field. This document is a revised version of a previous procedure found in Section 2.7 of the Aquatic Ecosystems Field Sampling Protocols (Alberta Environment, 2006).

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Snow surveying field sampling protocols

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This document contains field protocols and methods for the measurement of snow depth and water content in Alberta. These protocols are important to ensure that samples are collected consistently... More ≫

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This document contains field protocols and methods for the measurement of snow depth and water content in Alberta. These protocols are important to ensure that samples are collected consistently and the data obtained are accurate and scientifically sound. This information is critical for the accurate prediction of runoff potential, flood forecasting and water supply, and to assist in the operation of reservoirs and hydroelectric facilities.

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Acoustic snow depth sensor operation

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Standard operating procedure describing the installation of a SR50A/SR50AT sonic ranging sensor, sold by Campbell Scientific (Canada) Corp. The purpose of this document is to ensure that snow... More ≫

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Standard operating procedure describing the installation of a SR50A/SR50AT sonic ranging sensor, sold by Campbell Scientific (Canada) Corp. The purpose of this document is to ensure that snow depth data that is collected through the use of ultrasonic sensors is accurate and scientifically sound.

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Ambient air monitoring performance specification standards : continuous analyzers

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Performance specification standards have been developed as part of the revision and update of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. The specification standard sheets were designed to provide a... More ≫

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Performance specification standards have been developed as part of the revision and update of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. The specification standard sheets were designed to provide a reference for approved methods and minimum performance specifications to assure the consistency and reliability of continuous ambient air quality measurement in the province. Each specification standard sheet includes the following categories: field of application; air monitoring objectives; operational methods; minimum specifications; operational requirements; calibration requirements; reporting requirements; and additional information.

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Aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques : protocol manual

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This document is intended to serve as a reference for biologists conducting aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques. Based on the wide acceptance of distance sampling methods... More ≫

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This document is intended to serve as a reference for biologists conducting aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques. Based on the wide acceptance of distance sampling methods and the success of earlier studies, Alberta is moving towards implementing distance sampling methods for estimating ungulate population density and abundance.

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Alberta environmental site assessment standard

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This document is intended to provide a consistent outline of minimum requirements for Phase 1 and 2 environmental site assessments (ESAs) and confirmatory investigations. It also provides guidance... More ≫

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This document is intended to provide a consistent outline of minimum requirements for Phase 1 and 2 environmental site assessments (ESAs) and confirmatory investigations. It also provides guidance on related regulatory requirements of Alberta Environment and Parks and of the Alberta Energy Regulator.

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Minimum standards and suggested protocol and priorities for establishing and measuring permanent sample plots in Alberta

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As a part of an integrated provincial growth and yield initiative (PGYI), this document describes the minimum standards for accepting existing permanent sample plots (PSPs) and measuring new PSPs... More ≫

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As a part of an integrated provincial growth and yield initiative (PGYI), this document describes the minimum standards for accepting existing permanent sample plots (PSPs) and measuring new PSPs in Alberta. Variables required to be measured at plot and tree levels are described, along with relevant reporting formats for a centralized provincial database. Priorities for establishing and measuring new PSPs in Alberta where significant data gaps exist are identified. The primary goal of this document is to ensure the quality, usefulness and compatibility of collected PSP datasets from different agencies, for the purpose of modeling the growth and yield of natural and post-harvest stands under existing and emerging conditions in a collaborative, efficient, consistent, compatible and scientifically defensible manner.

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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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