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Alberta public lands glossary of terms

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There are many words used in managing public lands dispositions which have very specific meanings and provide information required for an application. Environment and Parks has developed... More ≫

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There are many words used in managing public lands dispositions which have very specific meanings and provide information required for an application. Environment and Parks has developed definitions for the common terms used in managing dispositions.

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Alberta wetland replacement options

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Fact sheet on the options for wetland replacement once impacts are approved under the Water Act.

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Wetland replacement program

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Information sheet explaining the purpose of the Wetland Replacement Program and the availability of funding for eligible wetland replacement projects, working in partnership with municipalities.

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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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Alberta wetland replacement fact sheet

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This fact sheet explains changes to the wetland replacement options.

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Current and emerging methods for satellite monitoring of the oil sands

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The satellite remote sensing workshop brought the developers and potential clients of these satellite remote sensing products together to collectively identify opportunities for satellite remote... More ≫

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The satellite remote sensing workshop brought the developers and potential clients of these satellite remote sensing products together to collectively identify opportunities for satellite remote sensing deployment in subsequent years. The workshop discussions focused on measurements of wetland, greenhouse gases, and air quality. The outcomes of the workshop will be used to inform how satellites can be used to improve the scientific value, rigour, costs and confidence of monitoring and optimization of monitoring results.

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Guide to Water Act application requirements for surface water quality monitoring for peat operations in Alberta

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This document provides clarity to the applicant about requirements for an application under the Water Act for peat operations. The intent is to ensure application requirements and approval... More ≫

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This document provides clarity to the applicant about requirements for an application under the Water Act for peat operations. The intent is to ensure application requirements and approval requirements are consistently applied for peat operations approvals issued under the Water Act.

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Ecosystem services approach pilot on wetlands : integrated assessment report

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The Ecosystem Services approach pilot on wetlands is part of the Alberta Environment and Water’s 10-year ecosystem services road map. Its completion and results are considered a progression in... More ≫

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The Ecosystem Services approach pilot on wetlands is part of the Alberta Environment and Water’s 10-year ecosystem services road map. Its completion and results are considered a progression in understanding and applying an ecosystem services approach to support decision making. Ecosystems provide innumerable services that are underrepresented or absent in most economic development decisions; however, these services contribute to development objectives (e.g., scenic quality of the land) and to realizing quality of life goals. Identifying and understanding many of the services from wetlands can provide more information to decision makers, which may help to prevent unintended consequences from development decisions.

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Ecosystem services approach pilot on wetlands : an exploration of approaches to understand cultural services and benefits to ecosystem service assessments

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This report summarizes the socio-cultural studies completed during the Ecosystem Services Approach Pilot on Wetlands, which was part of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's... More ≫

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This report summarizes the socio-cultural studies completed during the Ecosystem Services Approach Pilot on Wetlands, which was part of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's 10-year ES Roadmap. The report describes the steps and results of three socio-cultural work tasks which explore different aspects of how people assign value, otherwise referred to as importance, to different features of wetlands and the services and benefits they provide. Additionally, a description is provided on how the categories of socio-cultural services were identified.

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Ecosystem services approach pilot on wetlands : operationalizing an ecosystem service approach within the government of Alberta : steps and lessons learned

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The purpose of this report is to provide those interested in using an ecosystem services approach and other interested readers with an understanding of the approach taken and limitations... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to provide those interested in using an ecosystem services approach and other interested readers with an understanding of the approach taken and limitations identified in the approach itself, as well as the results. Based upon advice and experience of international experts it is understood that the work to assess ecosystem services within a strong policy context, and using knowledge from multiple disciplines, is leading edge, and attempts were made to ensure the pilot and results presented are credible, legitimate and policy relevant.

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