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Human health risks associated with surface water impacts after a wildfire : problem formulation

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Presents findings of a study to complete a problem formulation for human health risks associated with surface water impacts after a wildfire. The main goal of the work was to better understand and... More ≫

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Presents findings of a study to complete a problem formulation for human health risks associated with surface water impacts after a wildfire. The main goal of the work was to better understand and assess potential human health risks from the Horse River Wildfire on surface water bodies that serve as drinking and recreational water sources and apply learnings to future wildfires. Five recommendations are provided, including a review of facilities in Alberta that are most susceptible to wildfire associated surface water risk and generation of a small suite of key indicator compounds to help notify water users of the wildfire related impacts to water.

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South Saskatchewan Regional Plan : 5-year evaluation 2014-2019

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The report details the results of the five-year evaluation of the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, produced by a third-party evaluation committee. The five-year evaluation is required under the... More ≫

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The report details the results of the five-year evaluation of the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, produced by a third-party evaluation committee. The five-year evaluation is required under the Alberta Land Stewardship Act "to evaluate the objectives and audit the policies of regional plans for the purpose of determining whether either or both are meeting the purposes of this Act, and to make a public report to the Stewardship Minister on the evaluation and audit.”

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Spring 2019 wildfire review : final report

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry commissioned an independent review of its Wildfire Management Branch and the extraordinary wildfire activity the organization faced in 2019. The review focused on... More ≫

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry commissioned an independent review of its Wildfire Management Branch and the extraordinary wildfire activity the organization faced in 2019. The review focused on the operational aspects of the 2019 response to the spring wildfires, the impact on and perspectives of residents, partners and stakeholders; and an evaluation of the Wildfire Management program in its entirety including the connection of the 2019 experience to past fire seasons and reviews. The final report includes a number of recommendations and opportunities for improvement. Also included in this record is a four-page document outlining next steps to be taken by Agriculture and Forestry in response to the recommendations in the report.

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Oil Sands Monitoring Program : recommendation report (part 2 of 2)

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This report presents recommendations for the steps that should be taken by the Oils Sands Monitoring Program to: address the priority key questions that were identified as rising out of seven... More ≫

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This report presents recommendations for the steps that should be taken by the Oils Sands Monitoring Program to: address the priority key questions that were identified as rising out of seven workshops held between the end of October 2018 and early February 2019; achieve the program's objectives; and integrate the program in a manner consistent with its operational framework agreement.

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Lower Athabasca Regional Plan : 5-year evaluation 2012-2017

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The report details the results of the 5-year evaluation of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, produced by a third-party evaluation committee. The 5-year evaluation is required under the Alberta... More ≫

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The report details the results of the 5-year evaluation of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, produced by a third-party evaluation committee. The 5-year evaluation is required under the Alberta Land Stewardship Act "to evaluate the objectives and audit the policies of regional plans for the purpose of determining whether either or both are meeting the purposes of this Act, and to make a public report to the Stewardship Minister on the evaluation and audit.”

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Human-wildlife coexistence

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This report outlines recommendations for improving human-wildlife coexistence in the Bow Valley, based on feedback from a public engagement compiled by the Government of Alberta in August 2018.

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Advice to the Government of Alberta for consideration in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was appointed by Cabinet to provide strategic advice in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. In its advice submitted to the... More ≫

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was appointed by Cabinet to provide strategic advice in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. In its advice submitted to the government in December 2014, the council provided 69 recommendations in six topic areas: managing wetlands and lakes as part of watershed management; supporting biodiversity in the region; inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in land-use planning; community growth and community land-use planning; management of outdoor recreation; and economic development.

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Southern Alberta flood mitigation feasibility study for Sheep, Highwood River basins and South Saskatchewan River sub-basin : South Saskatchewan River sub-basin water management plan

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of various mitigation projects, and combine the most feasible projects into water management plans for the Sheep River and Highwood River... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of various mitigation projects, and combine the most feasible projects into water management plans for the Sheep River and Highwood River basins which suffered severe flood damages at numerous times in the past, most recently in June 2013, and assess flood mitigations for the South Saskatchewan River Basin, including the feasibility of various flood mitigation projects for the City of Medicine Hat.

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Technical memo : comparison of shoulder and ditch installations of high-tension cable barrier on Highway 2

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This technical memo provides advice to Alberta Transportation on whether there is any advantages in safety and operations that might result in the relocation of high tension median cable barriers... More ≫

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This technical memo provides advice to Alberta Transportation on whether there is any advantages in safety and operations that might result in the relocation of high tension median cable barriers along Highway 2 from road shoulder locations to the ditch.

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Advice to the Government of Alberta regarding a vision for the Lower Athabasca Region

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council was appointed in December 2008 to provide strategic advice on various aspects of land use in the Lower Athabasca Region. The Council completed its... More ≫

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council was appointed in December 2008 to provide strategic advice on various aspects of land use in the Lower Athabasca Region. The Council completed its work in March 2010, at which time it submitted its advice to government.

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