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Alberta wetland mitigation directive

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The purpose of this directive is to inform planning and decision-making to avoid and minimize negative impacts to wetlands and, where necessary, to replace lost wetland area and value.

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Wetland policy regulatory overview diagram

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Presents the wetland regulatory process in the format of a flowchart diagram.

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Professional responsibilities in completion and assurance of wetland science, design and engineering work in Alberta

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As of May 1, 2017, Alberta Environment and Parks will require signoff of an authenticating professional on regulatory documents submitted under the Alberta Wetland Policy. These same individuals... More ≫

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As of May 1, 2017, Alberta Environment and Parks will require signoff of an authenticating professional on regulatory documents submitted under the Alberta Wetland Policy. These same individuals will provide professional oversight on wetland replacement projects. The mobilization of this highly qualified workforce will help provide assurance to Albertans that wetlands in the province are being managed to a high standard of professional excellence. Alberta Environment and Parks and ten Professional Regulatory Organizations in Alberta have collaboratively developed and agreed upon a common set of standards that define the responsibilities and requirements for authenticating professionals in the province.

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Alberta wetland restoration directive

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The purpose of this Directive is to provide assurance to the Department that wetland restoration actions are meeting intended outcomes to restore wetland area and function. This Directive provides... More ≫

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The purpose of this Directive is to provide assurance to the Department that wetland restoration actions are meeting intended outcomes to restore wetland area and function. This Directive provides direction to Wetland Replacement Agents (WRA) who undertake wetland restoration actions. This Directive applies only to restoration of mineral wetlands (i.e. marshes, shallow open waters, and swamps).

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Alberta Wetland Policy implementation. Fact sheet : forestry

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In the fall of 2013, the Government of Alberta announced a new wetland policy for the province. The goal of the Alberta Wetland Policy is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta’s... More ≫

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In the fall of 2013, the Government of Alberta announced a new wetland policy for the province. The goal of the Alberta Wetland Policy is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta’s wetlands to sustain the benefits they provide to the environment, society and the economy. This two-page fact sheet provides information on the expected impact of the implementation of the policy on the forestry industry.

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Alberta Wetland Policy implementation. Fact sheet : agriculture

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In the fall of 2013, the Government of Alberta announced a new wetland policy for the province. The goal of the Alberta Wetland Policy is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta’s... More ≫

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In the fall of 2013, the Government of Alberta announced a new wetland policy for the province. The goal of the Alberta Wetland Policy is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta’s wetlands to sustain the benefits they provide to the environment, society and the economy. This two-page fact sheet provides information on the expected impact of the implementation of the policy for agricultural producers.

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Guide for assessing permanence of wetland basins

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The purpose of these guidelines is to provide land users and their environmental practitioners with an acceptable standardized methodology for assessing the permanence of one or more wetlands on... More ≫

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The purpose of these guidelines is to provide land users and their environmental practitioners with an acceptable standardized methodology for assessing the permanence of one or more wetlands on one or more parcels of land. Those water features determined to be permanent are likely to have their ownership claimed by the provincial Crown under Section 3 of the Public Lands Act. These guidelines can be used to assess wetland permanence of an individual wetland basin on a single parcel of land, or multiple wetland basins within multiple land parcels.

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Wetland regulatory requirements guide

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This Guide purpose is to improve public knowledge of the regulatory instruments and processes applicable to the Alberta Wetland Policy Implementation.

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Wetland regulatory process diagram

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Presents the wetland regulatory process in the format of a flowchart diagram.

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Alberta wetland policy

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The Alberta Wetland Policy provides the strategic direction and tools required to make informed management decisions in the long-term interest of Albertans. The policy will minimize the loss and... More ≫

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The Alberta Wetland Policy provides the strategic direction and tools required to make informed management decisions in the long-term interest of Albertans. The policy will minimize the loss and degradation of wetlands, while allowing for continued growth and economic development in the province. The goal of the policy is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta's wetlands to sustain the benefits they provide to the environment, society, and economy.

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