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Natural Resources Conservation Board annual report

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The Natural Resources Conservation Board is responsible for public interest reviews of proposed major natural resource projects, and for the regulation of confined feeding operations in Alberta.

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Environmental Assessment - St. Mary River Irrigation District Chin Reservoir Expansion Project

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed St. Mary River Irrigation District Chin Reservoir Expansion project. Chin Reservoir is an off-stream storage reservoir that ... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed St. Mary River Irrigation District Chin Reservoir Expansion project. Chin Reservoir is an off-stream storage reservoir that is located roughly in the middle of St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) irrigation network, approximately 30 kilometers (km) east of Lethbridge and 15 km south of Taber. The Chin Reservoir Expansion Project (the Project) involves the construction of a new dam which would result in a larger reservoir. The new dam would be approximately 40 meters (m) in height and is expected to inundate (flood) approximately 650 hectares (ha) of privately held land within Chin Coulee. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Environmental Assessment - Eastern Irrigation District Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed expansion to Eastern Irrigation District's Snake Lake Reservoir. The proposal is to expand the existing reservoir by 780 ... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed expansion to Eastern Irrigation District's Snake Lake Reservoir. The proposal is to expand the existing reservoir by 780 hectares to a total area of 1,100 ha and water capacity would increase by 68 million m3 to 86 million m3. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Water shortage management stages

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The Government of Alberta ensures the quality and quantity of Alberta's water resources under the Water Act, which supports and promotes the conservation and management of water. During times of ... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta ensures the quality and quantity of Alberta's water resources under the Water Act, which supports and promotes the conservation and management of water. During times of drought and water shortage, it may be necessary for the government to take management action to protect the aquatic environment and integrity of the water management system. This fact sheet defines the five stages of water management and the potential management actions in each of those stages.

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Respect our lakes : cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)

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This brochure provides information on blue-green algal blooms, how they affect the water quality of a lake, and what lake users should do to protect the health of themselves, their families, and ... More ≫

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This brochure provides information on blue-green algal blooms, how they affect the water quality of a lake, and what lake users should do to protect the health of themselves, their families, and their pets if a bloom is present in their lake.

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Respect our lakes : agriculture around Alberta lakes

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from ... More ≫

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from agricultural activity out of Alberta's lakes.

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Respect our lakes : lake legislation in Alberta

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This one-page infographic provides a handy overview of a lakeshore property in Alberta, indicating what part of a property is private land, what part is public land, and the provincial and federal ... More ≫

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This one-page infographic provides a handy overview of a lakeshore property in Alberta, indicating what part of a property is private land, what part is public land, and the provincial and federal legislation that applies to each of these areas.

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Respect our lakes : responsible lake recreation

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This brochure explains how to enjoy recreational activities on Alberta's lakes while minimizing the impacts of these activities, to ensure that our lakes remain healthy and safe for everyone to enjoy.

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Respect our lakes : responsible lake living

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This brochure highlights actions individuals can take in the watershed, on the shore and in the water to help maintain or improve the health of Alberta lakes.

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Respect our lakes : roles of key lake organizations in Alberta

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This one-page infographic provides a handy listing of the various organizations working together to support healthy lakes in Alberta and the role each plays.

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