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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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Approval amendment [Expedited Authorizations Process for Flood Recovery]

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Under the Water Act and Public Lands Act, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) manages the authorization process for activities in water bodies and Crown lands in the vicinity... More ≫

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Under the Water Act and Public Lands Act, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) manages the authorization process for activities in water bodies and Crown lands in the vicinity of water bodies (beds and shores), includingerosion control, bank stabilization, stream crossings, and the construction of flood mitigation structures. To help Albertans rebuild after the june 2013 flood, ESRD developed an Expedited Authorizations Process for Flood Recovery (EAPFR) projects. The EAPFR combines and streamlines the application process for Water Act Approvals and Public Lands Act Temporary Field Authorizations.

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Restricted activity period fact sheet

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This information sheet explains restricted activity period, which are designed times of the year where in-stream work must be avoided to prevent impacts to fish during sensitive life stages such... More ≫

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This information sheet explains restricted activity period, which are designed times of the year where in-stream work must be avoided to prevent impacts to fish during sensitive life stages such as migration, spawning, egg incubation, emergence, etc.

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Aquatic environment fact sheet

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, streams. creeks. and wetlands. ESRD addresses impacts from this... More ≫

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, streams. creeks. and wetlands. ESRD addresses impacts from this work to the aquatic environment through the approvals process under the provincial Water Act. Section 36 (1) of the Water Act specifies that no person may commence or continue and activity that may impact the aquatic environment except pursuant to an approval.

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EAPFR audit fact sheet

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EAPFR (Expedited authorizations process for flood recovery) Audit helps ESRD measure the performance of authorizations issued under the expedited process, ensuring the environment is protected and... More ≫

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EAPFR (Expedited authorizations process for flood recovery) Audit helps ESRD measure the performance of authorizations issued under the expedited process, ensuring the environment is protected and authorization processes are continually updated and improved. The audit is also intended to ensure that authorization holders have their authorization documents at the site of the activity and are following the terms and conditions as required.

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Wildlife fact sheet

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To help Albertans rebuild after the June 2013 flood, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) developed and Expedited Authorization Process for Flood Recovery (EAPFR) project. As... More ≫

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To help Albertans rebuild after the June 2013 flood, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) developed and Expedited Authorization Process for Flood Recovery (EAPFR) project. As part of this process, applications are referred to ESRD Wildlife Management staff for review to ensure the protection of wildlife and the negative impacts on wildlife and their habitat are properly mitigated.

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EAPFR fact sheet

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The Department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) regulates activities on Alberta's public land and near or in Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, streams,... More ≫

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The Department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) regulates activities on Alberta's public land and near or in Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, streams, creeks and wetlands under the authority of the Public Lands Act and Water Act. to aid Albertans to recover from the 2013 flood, ESRD implemented and Expedited Authorization Process for Flood Recovery (EAPFR) that combines and streamlines the application, review and issuance processes for authorizations under these Acts for flood recovery activities.

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South Saskatchewan Region air quality management framework

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This fact sheet outlines the South Saskatchewan Region Air Quality Management Framework, which is designed to maintain flexibility in how the government manages cumulative effects of development... More ≫

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This fact sheet outlines the South Saskatchewan Region Air Quality Management Framework, which is designed to maintain flexibility in how the government manages cumulative effects of development on air quality within the South Saskatchewan Region.

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Environmental management frameworks for the South Saskatchewan Region

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An approach for managing the long-term cumulative effects of development on the environment at a regional level. Building on existing Alberta government environmental policy, legislation and... More ≫

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An approach for managing the long-term cumulative effects of development on the environment at a regional level. Building on existing Alberta government environmental policy, legislation and regulation, frameworks provide regional context for the long-term management of existing activities and for future development.

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