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Alberta’s Water Act

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for the creation and implementation of policy and legislation to ensure the quality and quantity of our water resources, and to ensure thriving ecosystems... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for the creation and implementation of policy and legislation to ensure the quality and quantity of our water resources, and to ensure thriving ecosystems now and in the future.

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Drilling water wells in Alberta

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This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of how the activity of water well drilling is regulated in Alberta.

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Ground source heat exchange systems in Alberta

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Ground source heat exchange systems, or geo-exchange systems, take heat from the ground in winter (for heating) and transfer heat back into the ground in summer (for cooling). This fact sheet... More ≫

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Ground source heat exchange systems, or geo-exchange systems, take heat from the ground in winter (for heating) and transfer heat back into the ground in summer (for cooling). This fact sheet outlines the approvals required and the standards to be met for contractors drilling vertical closed-loop ground source heat exchange wells.

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Water Act : approvals

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Before taking on any construction activity in a water body in Alberta, an approval under the province's Water Act must be obtained. This fact sheet explains how to apply for an approval and... More ≫

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Before taking on any construction activity in a water body in Alberta, an approval under the province's Water Act must be obtained. This fact sheet explains how to apply for an approval and briefly outlines the application review, issuance, appeals and enforcement processes.

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Water Act : dugouts

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Dugouts are usually used by landowners to store water for purposes such as stock watering, domestic use, spraying, etc. This fact sheet explains the conditions under which placing, constructing,... More ≫

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Dugouts are usually used by landowners to store water for purposes such as stock watering, domestic use, spraying, etc. This fact sheet explains the conditions under which placing, constructing, maintaining or filling in a dugout requires approval under the Water Act.

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Purchasing and using restricted and commercial pesticides

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In Canada, any pesticide must be approved for use by the federal government. Pesticides are classified for use as restricted, commercial or domestic. To determine if a pesticide is registered for... More ≫

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In Canada, any pesticide must be approved for use by the federal government. Pesticides are classified for use as restricted, commercial or domestic. To determine if a pesticide is registered for use in Canada, look for the pest control products act registration number on the label. If there is no PCPA number on the label, then the product must not be used.

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Wholesale/retail vendor requirements : domestic pesticides

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This factsheet summarizes the regulatory requirements for wholesale and retail sale of pesticides that are primarily for lawn and garden use.

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Retail vendor requirements (restricted and commercial class pesticides)

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Any operation that sells federally classed "Restricted" or "Commercial" (Schedule 1 and 2) class pesticides at retail in Alberta is required to hold the following at each outlet location: -... More ≫

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Any operation that sells federally classed "Restricted" or "Commercial" (Schedule 1 and 2) class pesticides at retail in Alberta is required to hold the following at each outlet location: - Pesticide Retail Vendor Registration OR - valid Agrichemical Warehouse Standards Association (AWSA) Certificate of Compliance . AND - employ at least one Commercial Pesticide Dispenser Certificate holder (or certified Pesticide Applicator) ; - ensure a dispenser or dispenser assistant is working at the outlet at all times that the outlet is open for business. When a dispenser is temporarily away from the outlet, a dispenser assistant can authorize the sale of pesticides.

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Public Lands Act and Water Act : shoreline/water body modifications

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This fact sheet provides information on the requirements under the Public Lands Act and Water Act prior to undertaking shoreline modifications.

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Spring run-off flood prevention

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This two-page fact sheet outlines steps that can be taken by landowners to mitigate the chance that their land will flood during spring run-off.

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