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Ecosystem service approach pilot on wetlands : assessment of water storage and flood control ecosystem services

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Geographic Information Systems technologies were used to model water storage and flood control functions as well as related beneficiaries and ecosystem services of wetlands in the Shepard Slough... More ≫

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Geographic Information Systems technologies were used to model water storage and flood control functions as well as related beneficiaries and ecosystem services of wetlands in the Shepard Slough study area east of Calgary. The water storage model used a raster-based computer script using LiDAR inputs combined with a rating curve to estimate water storage capacity volumes for each wetland in the study area. The flood control model used eight separate predictor variables of wetland flood control functions.

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Ecosystem services approach pilot on wetlands : wetland ecosystem services protocol for the United States (WESPUS) site assessments

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The Wetland Ecosystem Services Protocol for the United States (WESPUS) was highlighted by Alberta Environment as a potential method to help address identified gaps in the regulatory context... More ≫

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The Wetland Ecosystem Services Protocol for the United States (WESPUS) was highlighted by Alberta Environment as a potential method to help address identified gaps in the regulatory context surrounding wetlands. This assessment was conducted for Alberta Environment by the Biophysical Team for the Wetland Ecosystem Services Pilot project in the Shepard Slough area east of Calgary, to determine the potential applicability of WESPUS in the context of Alberta's biophysical and regulatory landscapes.

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Biodiversity management frameworks and regional plans

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Biodiversity and the services it provides are criticial to the well-being of current and future generations of Alertans. Benefits from healthy functioning ecosystems and the biodiveristy contained... More ≫

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Biodiversity and the services it provides are criticial to the well-being of current and future generations of Alertans. Benefits from healthy functioning ecosystems and the biodiveristy contained within include food, fibre fresh water; spiritual recreational, esthetic, cultural benefits; flood control, water and air purification nutrient cycling, soil formation.

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Recreational management plan for grazing lease 030004, Pekisko Creek Ranch & Cattle Co. Ltd.

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This plan outlines recreational management of Grazing Lease 030004 Pekisko Creek Ranch and Cattle Co. Ltd. A designated route map for access is included.

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Southern Alberta flood mitigation feasibility study for Sheep, Highwood River basins and South Saskatchewan River sub-basin : South Saskatchewan River sub-basin water management plan

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of various mitigation projects, and combine the most feasible projects into water management plans for the Sheep River and Highwood River... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of various mitigation projects, and combine the most feasible projects into water management plans for the Sheep River and Highwood River basins which suffered severe flood damages at numerous times in the past, most recently in June 2013, and assess flood mitigations for the South Saskatchewan River Basin, including the feasibility of various flood mitigation projects for the City of Medicine Hat.

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Reforestation standard of Alberta directive

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This directive describes the standards and procedures to assess the level of reforestation success in managed stands following harvest relative to the future condition assumed in the forest... More ≫

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This directive describes the standards and procedures to assess the level of reforestation success in managed stands following harvest relative to the future condition assumed in the forest management plan.

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Department license of occupation (DLO) application requirements

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This document provides information about the Department License of Occupation (DLO) application package.

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Supplemental guidelines for aggregate operations : Woodlands Area – Athabasca River Valley

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The Government of Alberta has developed supplemental guidelines for aggregate applications along the Athabasca River within the Woodlands Management Area to provide additional guidance to industry... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta has developed supplemental guidelines for aggregate applications along the Athabasca River within the Woodlands Management Area to provide additional guidance to industry for required Conservation Reclamation Business Plan submission criteria within the specified area.

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Debris removal

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The June 2013 flood resulted in the deposit of unprecedented amounts of debris in rivers and streams. In some cases, debris can result in channel blockages, harmful erosion, localized flooding and... More ≫

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The June 2013 flood resulted in the deposit of unprecedented amounts of debris in rivers and streams. In some cases, debris can result in channel blockages, harmful erosion, localized flooding and may pose a significant public safety hazard.

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Application information requirements : information sheet

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Alberta's department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has implemented an Expedited Approval Process for 2013 Flood Recovery (EAPFR). The EAPFR combines and streamlines... More ≫

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Alberta's department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has implemented an Expedited Approval Process for 2013 Flood Recovery (EAPFR). The EAPFR combines and streamlines the application, referral, and insurance processes for authorizations issued by ESRD under the Water Act and Public Lands Act for flood recovery activities as a result of the 2013 flood. The purpose of this document is to provide a listing of the minimum information requirements that should be considered by applicants when preparing new EAPFR applications,

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