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Stormwater use regulation amendment : removing barriers to stormwater use

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Changes to the Water (Ministerial) Regulation exempt stormwater diversions of up to 6,250 cubic metres per year from requiring a Water Act licence, if certain conditions are met. This fact sheet ... More ≫

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Changes to the Water (Ministerial) Regulation exempt stormwater diversions of up to 6,250 cubic metres per year from requiring a Water Act licence, if certain conditions are met. This fact sheet lists the conditions that must be met for the exemption.

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Enforcement Order no. WA-EO-2019/07-LAR

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Enforcement Order issued to Brian and Debbie Wanner and J. Lemay Contracting Ltd.

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Enforcement Order no. EO-2019/06-LAR

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Enforcement Order issued to Suncor Energy Inc.

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Water Act : storm water management : requirements under Alberta’s Water Act for storm water runoff and outfall works

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This fact sheet provides information on the requirements under the Water Act for storm water runoff and outfall works.

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Water Act [fact sheet]

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The Water Act came into effect on January 1, 1999, replacing the Water Resources Act. The purpose of the Water Act is to "support and promote the conservation and management of water, including ... More ≫

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The Water Act came into effect on January 1, 1999, replacing the Water Resources Act. The purpose of the Water Act is to "support and promote the conservation and management of water, including the wise allocation and use of water.

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Working agreement : Class 'A' watercourses

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The intent of this working agreement is to ensure protection of Class 'A' watercourses by managing activities to avoid any potential risks to Class "A" watercourses.

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Establishment of Bow River sub-basin water conservation objectives

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These objectives relate to the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the ... More ≫

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These objectives relate to the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and will apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision. The objectives recommended in the South Saskatchewan River basin's management plan provide direction on how to increase flows in the highly allocated Bow, Oldman and South Saskatchewan River sub-basins and permit allocations in the Red Deer River sub-basin. They are subject to future review and refinement in light of improved knowledge and information about the aquatic environment and water quality.

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Alberta Environment guidelines for groundwater diversion for coalbed methane/natural gas in coal development

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A multi-stakeholder advisory committee chaired by Alberta Energy was established in November 2003 to review the regulations that govern coalbed methane/natural gas in coal development to examine ... More ≫

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A multi-stakeholder advisory committee chaired by Alberta Energy was established in November 2003 to review the regulations that govern coalbed methane/natural gas in coal development to examine the balance between protecting the environment and responsible development. The guidelines in this document summarize the rules and processes to guide coalbed methane/natural gas in coal development where non-saline water is involved that were in place at the time the committee was formed.

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