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Natural Resources Conservation Board annual report

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The Natural Resources Conservation Board is responsible for public interest reviews of proposed major natural resource projects, and for the regulation of confined feeding operations in Alberta.

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Subsoil investigations for naturally occurring protective layers

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for naturally occurring protective layers as... More ≫

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for naturally occurring protective layers as set out by the Agricultural Operation Practices Act.

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Technical guideline listing

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This document lists technical guidelines prepared by the Technical Advisory Group to provide guidance on practical and technical aspects of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act and its... More ≫

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This document lists technical guidelines prepared by the Technical Advisory Group to provide guidance on practical and technical aspects of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act and its regulations. The Technical Advisory Group is a partnership between Agriculture and Irrigation and the Natural Resources Conservation Board, with representation from the livestock industry. Guidelines are reviewed and updated as needed every five years.

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Subsoil investigations for compacted soil liners

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent, investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for compacted soil liners as set out by the... More ≫

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent, investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for compacted soil liners as set out by the Agricultural Operation Practices Act.

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Catch basin design and management

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This fact sheet provides operators with information for designing, maintaining and managing a catch basin at a confined feeding operation as a method of controlling surface water runoff.

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Agricultural Operation Practices Act red tape reduction review : regulation amendments

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Agriculture and Forestry completed the first phase of the AOPA Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review in December 2020. This document summarizes the resulting amendments made to the Agricultural... More ≫

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Agriculture and Forestry completed the first phase of the AOPA Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review in December 2020. This document summarizes the resulting amendments made to the Agricultural Operations, Part 2 Matters Regulation and Standards and Administration Regulation.

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AOPA red tape reduction regulatory review : what we heard report

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This document summarizes the feedback received from the Agricultural Operation Practices Act Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review engagement sessions held in September 2020.

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Livestock manure effects on groundwater quality in Alberta

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This study was completed to address limited Alberta-specific information on the effects of manure storage and handling on groundwater quality and improve understanding of the risk of... More ≫

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This study was completed to address limited Alberta-specific information on the effects of manure storage and handling on groundwater quality and improve understanding of the risk of manure-management activities on groundwater.

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Minimum setbacks for manure application based on the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA)

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. This factsheet serves as a quick reference of the manure-spreading requirements and can be printed and laminated for use in the field.

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Subsoil investigations for manure storage facilities and manure collection areas

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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil... More ≫

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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil investigation for a proposed manure storage facility or manure collection area.

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