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2013 flood recovery erosion control program : program guide document

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The 2013 Flood Recovery Erosion Control (FREC) Program was originally designed to fund these critical projects and other erosion control priorities arising as a result of the 2013 flood events.... More ≫

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The 2013 Flood Recovery Erosion Control (FREC) Program was originally designed to fund these critical projects and other erosion control priorities arising as a result of the 2013 flood events. The program has since been expanded to include some local flood control and community mitigation projects and additional funding (a total of $116 million) has been allocated to the program. The focus of the program remains on projects that can be completed by 2015. It is acknowledged that additional and more extensive recommendations on community flood mitigation may be forthcoming from the Premier's Advisory Panel and that there is likely a need for an on-going community mitigation program. It is also acknowledged that pre-existing erosion control infrastructure continues to be eligible for compensation under the existing Disaster Recovery Program (DRP).

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Field shelterbelts for soil conservation

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Field shelterbelts reduce soil erosion by wind, conserve soil moisture and reduce wind damage to crops. They complement good crop residue management and other conservation practices to protect the... More ≫

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Field shelterbelts reduce soil erosion by wind, conserve soil moisture and reduce wind damage to crops. They complement good crop residue management and other conservation practices to protect the soil. Field shelterbelts should not be considered as an alternative to good residue management, but as a complement. Field shelterbelts are a part of conservation management systems that will help safeguard the productive quality of our soils.

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AWMEC : Alberta water management and erosion control program

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The Alberta Water Management and Erosion Control Program was implemented to assist local authorities in resolving surface water management and erosion control problems by providing advice and... More ≫

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The Alberta Water Management and Erosion Control Program was implemented to assist local authorities in resolving surface water management and erosion control problems by providing advice and financial assistance. The program provided grants to local authorities for the design and construction of projects that correct problems caused by surface water.

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Comparison of cultivated and native soils in a morainal landscape in east central Alberta

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 80 years of cultivation on a morainal landscape in east central Alberta. Specific objectives were to: determine the relationship between... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 80 years of cultivation on a morainal landscape in east central Alberta. Specific objectives were to: determine the relationship between landscape position and erosion on cultivated slopes in complex terrain; examine the influence of landscape position on selected soil properties thought to be indicators of changes in soil quality; and evaluate the overall effects of long-term cultivation on slope processes and soil quality in this landscape and region.

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Forest soils conservation : Alberta Forest Products Association/Land & Forest Service task force report

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Forest harvesting and reforestation operations disturb forest soils, ranging from beneficial to detrimental depending on the nature of the site and severity and extent of the disturbance. Because... More ≫

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Forest harvesting and reforestation operations disturb forest soils, ranging from beneficial to detrimental depending on the nature of the site and severity and extent of the disturbance. Because of the importance of the forest soil resource, the Land and Forest Service and the Alberta Forest Products Association established a working committee to analyze and make recommendations to ensure the conservation of forest soils. The committee was responsible for developing guidelines to assist both the industry and the government on the management of temporary roads, decking areas and skid trails as it relates to the impacts on forest soils. A separate task force will examine the effects of reforestation site treatments on forest soils. This Forest Soils Conservation Report is a guideline and working tool to address potential impacts on forest soils. It is to be used to assist in planning and making field assessments and to guide operational decisions.

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Predisturbance watershed assessment manual

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The manual was prepared in response to the expressed need to have a method of incorporating watersheds management concerns into Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development.

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