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Native Prairie Protocol for reclamation certification of salt-affected wellsites

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The goal of the Native Prairie Protocol is to avoid the disturbance of sensitive native grasslands associated with remediation of salt contamination when it can be shown that the contamination is... More ≫

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The goal of the Native Prairie Protocol is to avoid the disturbance of sensitive native grasslands associated with remediation of salt contamination when it can be shown that the contamination is not causing an adverse effect. Native grassland is very sensitive to disturbance. The Native Prairie Protocol provides an approach for identifying sites where adverse effects from elevated salinity are not occurring, and are not expected to occur in the future. Sites that meet the conditions specified in the Native Prairie Protocol are eligible for reclamation certification without further remediation even though salt concentrations may exceed Alberta Tier 1 guidelines.

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Native Prairie Protocol for salt-affected wellsites : scientific rationale document

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Consultant's report providing the scientific background for the Native Prairie Protocol for Reclamation Certification of Salt-Affected Wellsites and explaining the rationale and scientific... More ≫

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Consultant's report providing the scientific background for the Native Prairie Protocol for Reclamation Certification of Salt-Affected Wellsites and explaining the rationale and scientific supporting information used to develop the protocol.

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Conservation assessments in native grasslands

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Soils and vegetation methodology for siting and pre-disturbance site assessment in native grasslands.

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Recovery strategies for industrial development in native grassland for the foothills fescue, foothills parkland and montane natural subregions of Alberta. First approximation

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This manual has been developed for planners, land managers, land owners, reclamation practitioners and regulatory authorities to identify suitable strategies to minimize further impacts to... More ≫

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This manual has been developed for planners, land managers, land owners, reclamation practitioners and regulatory authorities to identify suitable strategies to minimize further impacts to Foothills rough fescue grassland ecosystems. It provides learning from recent academic research as well as long-term monitoring field studies and identifies strategies designed to retain and restore Foothills Fescue, Foothills Parkland and Montane ecosystems.

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Renewable energy development on private land regulatory framework

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to inform Albertans on the current regulatory framework on private lands for renewable energy developments, mainly wind and solar, with a focus on how this... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to inform Albertans on the current regulatory framework on private lands for renewable energy developments, mainly wind and solar, with a focus on how this applies to conservation of native grasslands.

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Recovery strategies for industrial development in native grassland for the Northern Fescue Natural Subregion of Alberta. First approximation

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This manual has been developed for planners, land managers, land owners, reclamation practitioners and regulatory authorities to identify suitable strategies to minimize further impacts to... More ≫

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This manual has been developed for planners, land managers, land owners, reclamation practitioners and regulatory authorities to identify suitable strategies to minimize further impacts to Northern Fescue ecosystems. It provides learning from recent academic research as well as long-term monitoring field studies and identifies strategies designed to retain and restore Northern Fescue native plant communities over time.

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Industrial activity in the Central Parkland and Northern Fescue Native Grasslands : strategies for minimizing surface disturbance

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Provides guidance on minimizing surface disturbances for Central Parkland and Northern Fescue Natural Subregions. Describes the important grasslands in these subregions and outlines best practices... More ≫

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Provides guidance on minimizing surface disturbances for Central Parkland and Northern Fescue Natural Subregions. Describes the important grasslands in these subregions and outlines best practices for conservation and reclamation. The intent is to also to educate and alert all industries to the environmental and economic risks of disturbing the remaining grasslands in the Central Parkland and Northern Fescue subregions.

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Principles for minimizing surface disturbances in native grassland : principles, guidelines, and tools for all industrial activity in Native Grassland in the Prairie and Parkland landscapes of Alberta

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Recognizing the diversity of industrial activity on the landscape, this document is intended to provide government regulatory agencies and industry with a comprehensive set of principles and... More ≫

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Recognizing the diversity of industrial activity on the landscape, this document is intended to provide government regulatory agencies and industry with a comprehensive set of principles and guidelines for all industrial activity in native grassland landscapes. Many of the principles are requirements for development on public lands, as stated in the standards and conditions of public lands formal dispositions, authorizations and approvals. These principles and guidelines are also appropriate and applicable to other land holders for the promotion and advancement of avoidance and minimal disturbance practices.

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Long-term revegetation success of industry reclamation techniques for native grassland : foothills fescue, foothills parkland and montane natural subregions ; Phase 1 - literature review and case studies - 2014

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The purpose of this research project is to provide industry and the government of Alberta regulatory agencies with results and key learnings regarding the long-term recovery of native grasslands... More ≫

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The purpose of this research project is to provide industry and the government of Alberta regulatory agencies with results and key learnings regarding the long-term recovery of native grasslands from industrial disturbance.

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2010 reclamation criteria for wellsites and associated facilities for native grasslands

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses... More ≫

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The aim of reclamation under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is to obtain "equivalent land capacity," which is defined as the ability of the land to support various land uses after conservation and reclamation similar to the ability that existed prior to activity being conducted on the land. The criteria presented in this document are to be used to evaluate whether a site has met equivalent land capability. The criteria are based on land function and operability that will support the production of goods and services consistent in quality and quantity with the surrounding landscape.

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