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Land Trust Grant Program : grant approval fact sheet

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The Alberta Land Trust Grant Program helps provide funding to establish, administer, and steward new conservation easements on private land and administer and steward new conservation land... More ≫

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The Alberta Land Trust Grant Program helps provide funding to establish, administer, and steward new conservation easements on private land and administer and steward new conservation land acquired by land trusts. Successful grant recipient fact sheets list grant recipients, projects and respective acres of land conserved, and grant totals.

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Economic impacts of an invasive mussels infestation in Lake McGregor

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In the summer of 2018, the Aquatic Invasive Species Operations Team, in charge of invasive mussels inspection, contacted the Economics Team to look into the economics costs of the introduction of... More ≫

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In the summer of 2018, the Aquatic Invasive Species Operations Team, in charge of invasive mussels inspection, contacted the Economics Team to look into the economics costs of the introduction of Invasive Mussels into the McGregor reservoir by unaware boaters bringing alive specimens of either quagga or zebra mussels in their boats from other bodies of water.

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An estimate of annual economic cost of invasive dreissenid mussels to Alberta

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Evidence from jurisdictions elsewhere shows that the annual cost of managing the effects of invasive Dreissenid mussel species (quagga and zebra) are significant. Although these invasive mussels... More ≫

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Evidence from jurisdictions elsewhere shows that the annual cost of managing the effects of invasive Dreissenid mussel species (quagga and zebra) are significant. Although these invasive mussels are not yet present in Alberta, this briefing provides preliminary estimate of the potential annual cost if invasive mussels were to become established in Alberta waterways. This cost can be compared to the cost of prevention efforts such as watercraft and equipment inspections, monitoring, education and enforcement.

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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone (IH-DIZ) : 2-year evaluation report

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As part of the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone (IH-DIZ) Framework implementation, a commitment was made to evaluate performance of the IH-DIZ after 2 years to immediately capture... More ≫

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As part of the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone (IH-DIZ) Framework implementation, a commitment was made to evaluate performance of the IH-DIZ after 2 years to immediately capture any learnings and adjustments, and then again on a 5-year cycle. This report outlines the results of this 2-year review, as well as to establish the metrics that will be used to evaluate future performance.

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Environmental Protection Order no. EPO-EPEA-DORD-1040

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Environmental protection order issued to Westcan Bulk Transport Ltd.

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Wildfire predictive services seasonal outlook

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The Wildfire Predictive Services Seasonal Outlook is a general discussion of conditions that will affect wildfire occurrence.

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Alberta wildfire payment directive

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This directive establishes payment rates for emergency hire personnel not covered under contracts or wages, and fireline equipment not covered by the Alberta Road Builders & Heavy Construction... More ≫

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This directive establishes payment rates for emergency hire personnel not covered under contracts or wages, and fireline equipment not covered by the Alberta Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association Equipment Rental Rates Guide.

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Forests Act contraventions

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The Alberta Government monitors compliance of forestry-related legislation, regulations and policy directives. Government is required to report all contraventions and non-compliance by disclosing... More ≫

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The Alberta Government monitors compliance of forestry-related legislation, regulations and policy directives. Government is required to report all contraventions and non-compliance by disclosing the name of the person or company who has broken the law or specific conditions, the municipality in which the person resides or the company is located, a description of the contravention, and the amount of the penalty.

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Spatial data directive : guidelines for data formats for GDP/AOP/RFR submissions

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The Spatial Data Directives specification lays out the requirements for delivery of spatial data to support various forest management needs in Alberta. The specification provides the details on... More ≫

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The Spatial Data Directives specification lays out the requirements for delivery of spatial data to support various forest management needs in Alberta. The specification provides the details on the datasets required and the format of these data.

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Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) distribution map

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Map identifying locations in Alberta where flowering rush, an aquatic invasive species, has been found. Aquatic invasive species are non-native organisms that have been brought from other places... More ≫

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Map identifying locations in Alberta where flowering rush, an aquatic invasive species, has been found. Aquatic invasive species are non-native organisms that have been brought from other places into Alberta’s water. One in a series of maps showcasing where aquatic invasive species have been reported.

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