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Water and wastewater operators' certification guidelines [2020]

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This resource outlines the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It provides... More ≫

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This resource outlines the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It provides municipal officials and facility managers with the information necessary to determine certification requirements, and provides operators the necessary details on applying for, and obtaining certification.

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Quick reference guide : fish and wildlife internet mapping tool

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This guide provides users with a general overview on how to use the Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool to view species inventory spatial data generated by the Fisheries and Wildlife... More ≫

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This guide provides users with a general overview on how to use the Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool to view species inventory spatial data generated by the Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System, and how to generate reports and maps using available data.

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Fish and wildlife internet mapping tool : metadata guide

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This guide provides users of the Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool with a listing of Alberta Environment and Parks datasets relevant to fish and wildlife species inventory data.

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Citizen science principles of good practice

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Citizen science encompasses the active participation of members of the public in monitoring and scientific research. The citizen science principles of good practice serve as a foundation and... More ≫

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Citizen science encompasses the active participation of members of the public in monitoring and scientific research. The citizen science principles of good practice serve as a foundation and catalyst for ongoing dialogue and collaboration in using citizen science to address information and knowledge gaps across the province. The principles provide practitioners, researchers and decision makers with common guidance to consider when designing, implementing, and evaluating citizen science initiatives in Alberta.

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Standard for developing benchmarks : Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction regulation. Version 1

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Provides an overview of how benchmarks have and will be developed, criteria for opt-in and facility aggregates, and the relevant application processes. Also contains additional information... More ≫

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Provides an overview of how benchmarks have and will be developed, criteria for opt-in and facility aggregates, and the relevant application processes. Also contains additional information regarding emissions scope and coverage, tightening rate, review periods and the compliance cost containment program.

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Coyote response guide [2019]

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding coyote management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent... More ≫

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding coyote management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent direction is needed. The guide is the result of collaboration among biologists, enforcement officers, and problem wildlife specialists.

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Ecological sites for the Athabasca Plain subregion. First approximation

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The province of Alberta is covered by a broad spectrum of vegetation regions and have been classified into 6 natural regions and 21 subregions for the province (Natural Regions and Subregions of... More ≫

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The province of Alberta is covered by a broad spectrum of vegetation regions and have been classified into 6 natural regions and 21 subregions for the province (Natural Regions and Subregions of Alberta 2006). Each of the regions consists of groups of plant communities which are influenced by environmental conditions and human impacts. This guide represents the preliminary analysis of 129 plots described in the Athabasca Plain subregion. The 129 plots represent 36 plant community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil and environmental conditions are outlined for each plant community type.

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Ecological sites for the Lower Boreal Highlands subregion. First approximation

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This guide represents the current analysis of 482 plots described in the Lower Boreal Highlands subregion. The boreal ecosection includes 227 plots that represent 37 plant community types and the... More ≫

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This guide represents the current analysis of 482 plots described in the Lower Boreal Highlands subregion. The boreal ecosection includes 227 plots that represent 37 plant community types and the foothills ecosection includes 255 plots that represent 47 plant community types. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soil and environmental conditions are outlined for each plant community type, ecological site and ecological site phase.

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Aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques : protocol manual

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This document is intended to serve as a reference for biologists conducting aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques. Based on the wide acceptance of distance sampling methods... More ≫

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This document is intended to serve as a reference for biologists conducting aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques. Based on the wide acceptance of distance sampling methods and the success of earlier studies, Alberta is moving towards implementing distance sampling methods for estimating ungulate population density and abundance.

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Coyote response guide [2016]

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding coyote management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent... More ≫

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This guide provides a standard approach in deciding coyote management responses. It is a resource for government staff who must act in situations of conflict where clear, concise and consistent direction is needed. The guide is the result of collaboration among biologists, enforcement officers, and problem wildlife specialists.

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