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Code of practice for wetland replacement works

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This code of practice regulates wetland restoration and wetland construction activities as defined in the Code by replacing Water Act approval requirements. Wetland restoration is applied to... More ≫

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This code of practice regulates wetland restoration and wetland construction activities as defined in the Code by replacing Water Act approval requirements. Wetland restoration is applied to wetlands that have been partially or completely lost by re-establishing the pre-disturbance area, natural drainage pattern, hydrology and natural processes. Wetland construction involves creating a wetland at a location that was previously non-wetland.

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Code of practice for powerline works impacting wetlands

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This code of practice applies to: placing, constructing, operating, installing, maintaining, removing or disturbing of works related to a powerline that impact a wetland, and the drilling or... More ≫

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This code of practice applies to: placing, constructing, operating, installing, maintaining, removing or disturbing of works related to a powerline that impact a wetland, and the drilling or reclaiming of a borehole in wetland; aboveground structures within a wetland where the total footprint of each structure is equal to or less than 0.005 hectares; and reclamation of wetland impacts to a powerline activity, including the removal of powerline works

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Qualification requirements for authenticating professionals under the transition period directive for professional responsibilities in completion and assurance of wetland science, design and engineering work in Alberta

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As outlined in the transition period directive for professional responsibilities in completion and assurance of wetland science, design and engineering work in Alberta, professional experience... More ≫

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As outlined in the transition period directive for professional responsibilities in completion and assurance of wetland science, design and engineering work in Alberta, professional experience gained prior to registration with a Professional Regulatory Organization will be accepted as contributing toward the five year experience requirements, provided that the conditions listed in Table 1 are met.

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Alberta wetland assessment and impact report directive

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As part of any application to impact wetlands, applicants must ensure that a qualified practitioner has assessed all of the wetlands that may be impacted and prepared a Wetland Assessment and... More ≫

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As part of any application to impact wetlands, applicants must ensure that a qualified practitioner has assessed all of the wetlands that may be impacted and prepared a Wetland Assessment and Impact Report. This document is meant to provide clear instructions for preparation of this report.

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Alberta wetland restoration directive

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The purpose of this Directive is to provide assurance to the Department that wetland restoration actions are meeting intended outcomes to restore wetland area and function. This Directive provides... More ≫

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The purpose of this Directive is to provide assurance to the Department that wetland restoration actions are meeting intended outcomes to restore wetland area and function. This Directive provides direction to Wetland Replacement Agents (WRA) who undertake wetland restoration actions. This Directive applies only to restoration of mineral wetlands (i.e. marshes, shallow open waters, and swamps).

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Professional practice standard for wetland science, design and engineering : status update

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As of June 1, 2016, Alberta Environment and Parks will begin to transition toward a requirement for professional authentication for regulatory documents submitted under the Alberta Wetland Policy.... More ≫

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As of June 1, 2016, Alberta Environment and Parks will begin to transition toward a requirement for professional authentication for regulatory documents submitted under the Alberta Wetland Policy. This is to provide assurance to Albertans that wetlands are being managed to the highest possible professional standard.

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Guide for assessing permanence of wetland basins

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The purpose of these guidelines is to provide land users and their environmental practitioners with an acceptable standardized methodology for assessing the permanence of one or more wetlands on... More ≫

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The purpose of these guidelines is to provide land users and their environmental practitioners with an acceptable standardized methodology for assessing the permanence of one or more wetlands on one or more parcels of land. Those water features determined to be permanent are likely to have their ownership claimed by the provincial Crown under Section 3 of the Public Lands Act. These guidelines can be used to assess wetland permanence of an individual wetland basin on a single parcel of land, or multiple wetland basins within multiple land parcels.

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Interim wetland science practitioner

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The Qualified Wetland Science Practitioner (QWSP) program and standards will help ensure that professionals are appropriately trained and equipped to assist applicants in progressing through all... More ≫

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The Qualified Wetland Science Practitioner (QWSP) program and standards will help ensure that professionals are appropriately trained and equipped to assist applicants in progressing through all stages of the wetland application process under the Alberta Wetland Policy. Requirements and practice standards for the QWSP designation are currently under development. In the meantime, an interim program has been established.

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Alberta wetland policy

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The Alberta Wetland Policy provides the strategic direction and tools required to make informed management decisions in the long-term interest of Albertans. The policy will minimize the loss and... More ≫

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The Alberta Wetland Policy provides the strategic direction and tools required to make informed management decisions in the long-term interest of Albertans. The policy will minimize the loss and degradation of wetlands, while allowing for continued growth and economic development in the province. The goal of the policy is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta's wetlands to sustain the benefits they provide to the environment, society, and economy.

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Wetland management in the settled area of Alberta : an interim policy

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This report provides a policy goal and intents for slough/marsh wetland management as well as strategies to implement the policy.

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