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Fort McMurray-Athabasca Oil Sands subregional integrated resource plan

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The Plan provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to the management of public land and resources. It provides government direction and policy information for developing and assessing future... More ≫

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The Plan provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to the management of public land and resources. It provides government direction and policy information for developing and assessing future actions by provincial government agencies and the private sectors.

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Kananaskis Country recreation policy

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Kananaskis Country – spectacular landscapes and natural resources providing Albertans with diverse benefits and a high quality environment for current and future generations, while at the same... More ≫

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Kananaskis Country – spectacular landscapes and natural resources providing Albertans with diverse benefits and a high quality environment for current and future generations, while at the same time retaining the ecological diversity that has made it such a special part of Alberta. Kananaskis Country provides: Clean air and water;
Heritage appreciation; High quality and accessible opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation;
Opportunities for diverse social, cultural and economic benefits;
A spectrum of protected areas and natural resources integrated with a wide range of sustainable environmentally responsible uses on the regional land base.

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Land capability classification system for forest ecosystems in the oil sands region - revised

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This information letter outlines the major changes to the 1996 version of the Land Capability Classification System for Forest Ecosystems in the Oil Sands Region. The resource was developed to... More ≫

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This information letter outlines the major changes to the 1996 version of the Land Capability Classification System for Forest Ecosystems in the Oil Sands Region. The resource was developed to assist operators and regulators to make soil salvage and replacement decisions that are environmentally effective and cost-efficient.

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Oil sands mining end land use committee report and recommendations

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Discusses the report and recommendations of the Oil Sands Mining End Land Use Committee, which began meeting in February 1997 and whose final report was made public in early 1998.

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Burial of material on-lease

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This information letter provides information on changes to the burial of materials on lease.

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Emergency environmental protection orders for pipelines

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This information letter provides information on the conditions for issuing an emergency environmental protection order (EEPO) for pipeline activities. EEPOs are issued when a pipeline operator is... More ≫

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This information letter provides information on the conditions for issuing an emergency environmental protection order (EEPO) for pipeline activities. EEPOs are issued when a pipeline operator is working in a manner that will severely limit the ability to reclaim the site, or when the activities are affecting adjacent natural resources.

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Conservation and reclamation guidelines for Alberta

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This information letter discusses the conservation and reclamation guidelines for the province, which provide a general overview of the factors an operator should consider in conducting an activity.

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Athabasca River sandhills access and protection plan

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The Athabasca River Sandhills Access and Protection Plan was initiated to reconcile the demands of motorized and non-motorized recreational users with the need to protect significant portions of... More ≫

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The Athabasca River Sandhills Access and Protection Plan was initiated to reconcile the demands of motorized and non-motorized recreational users with the need to protect significant portions of areas outlined in the local integrated resource plan.

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Environmental protection guidelines for pits

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Provides an overview of environmental protection guidelines as they apply to the construction, operation, maintenance, and reclamation of all sand, gravel, clay, marl or peat pits in Alberta.

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Cold Lake subregional integrated resource plan

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This planning document presents the government's resource management policy for the public lands and resources within the area. It is intended to be a guide for resource managers, industry and the... More ≫

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This planning document presents the government's resource management policy for the public lands and resources within the area. It is intended to be a guide for resource managers, industry and the public with responsibility or interest in the area, rather than a regulatory mechanism. Resource potentials and opportunities for development are identified with a view to assisting in the economic progress of Alberta. The plan is sufficiently flexible so that all future proposals for land use and development may be considered.

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