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Specified gas emitters regulation : quantification protocol for diversion of biomass to energy from biomass combustion facilities. Version 1

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The opportunity for generating carbon offsets with this protocol arises from the direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas emissions by offsetting fossil-fuel derived energy through the... More ≫

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The opportunity for generating carbon offsets with this protocol arises from the direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas emissions by offsetting fossil-fuel derived energy through the generation of heat, power and/or electricity from biomass combustion facilities and potentially combusting material that otherwise would have undergone anaerobic decomposition in a stockpile, storage or landfill. It is written for the energy from biomass project developer; some familiarity with, or general understanding of, generating energy from biomass is expected.

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Specified gas emitters regulation : quantification protocol for including edible oils in cattle feeding regimes. Version 1

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The opportunity for generating carbon offsets with this protocol arises from the direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from modification of the finishing diet for... More ≫

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The opportunity for generating carbon offsets with this protocol arises from the direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from modification of the finishing diet for cattle to include edible oils.

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Specified gas emitters regulation : technical guidance document for baseline emissions intensity applications. [Version 1]

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The purpose of this document is to assist the person responsible with determining whether their facility is subject to the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation and with the completion of the Baseline... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to assist the person responsible with determining whether their facility is subject to the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation and with the completion of the Baseline Emission Intensity Application required under the regulation. This technical document provides instructions on how to fill out the baseline application forms and provides guidance for the tasks of the third party auditor.

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Specified gas emitters regulation : technical guidance document for 2007 specified gas compliance reports. Version 1.2

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The purpose of this document is to assist the person responsible with completing the 2007 Specified Gas Compliance Report and to provide information on options for meeting the 2007 emissions... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to assist the person responsible with completing the 2007 Specified Gas Compliance Report and to provide information on options for meeting the 2007 emissions intensity limits. It also provides instructions on how to fill out the 2007 Specified Gas Compliance Report forms, and provides guidance on the tasks of the third party auditor.

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Alberta Environment compliance assurance 2005

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This document describes the business of Compliance Assurance at Alberta Environment. It sets out Alberta Environment's goals, core principles and supporting policies related to Compliance... More ≫

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This document describes the business of Compliance Assurance at Alberta Environment. It sets out Alberta Environment's goals, core principles and supporting policies related to Compliance Assurance. It also provides a detailed program guide.

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Compliance assessment & enforcement initiatives, annual report

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The GoA is committed to a vision of a vibrant and prosperous province where Albertans enjoy a superior quality of life and are confidence about the future for themselves and their children. Safe... More ≫

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The GoA is committed to a vision of a vibrant and prosperous province where Albertans enjoy a superior quality of life and are confidence about the future for themselves and their children. Safe and adequate supplies of water, clean air and land, together with healthy, dynamic communities are the foundations of a high quality of life. All Albertans share responsibility for stewardship of the environment and the responsible use of our natural resources. As part of its mandate, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development is responsible for working with Albertans to ensure that environmental quality is maintained and that natural resources are used responsibly.

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Guidelines for municipal wastewater irrigation

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The previous guidelines on wastewater irrigation entitled, A practical guide to Municipal Wastewater Irrigation - Discussions and Guidelines, was first published by Alberta Environment in June,... More ≫

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The previous guidelines on wastewater irrigation entitled, A practical guide to Municipal Wastewater Irrigation - Discussions and Guidelines, was first published by Alberta Environment in June, 1984. These guidelines were intended for the use of municipalities considering irrigation as a method for disposal of wastewater. After fifteen years, the focus of the program remains the same, i.e. wastewater irrigation is agriculturally beneficial and environmentally acceptable provided effective management practices are adopted and followed. The new guideline contains the procedures that must be followed in developing and managing wastewater irrigation projects, including wastewater quality characterization, land unit suitability factors, soil and vegetation loading limitations, and various irrigation system design considerations.

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Big Knife Provincial Park biophysical inventory

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Big Knife Provincial Park project area covers roughly 297.54 hectares* (735.21 acres) of terrain in and along the Battle River valley southwest of Forestburg in east central Alberta. The Park... More ≫

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Big Knife Provincial Park project area covers roughly 297.54 hectares* (735.21 acres) of terrain in and along the Battle River valley southwest of Forestburg in east central Alberta. The Park represents a variety of landscapes and includes the valley bottom and slopes associated with the Battle River and the lower reach of Big Knife Creek to the north, and the northern edge of of a broad upland to the south. The Park also exhibits a variety of plant communities. Better drained sites are vegetated with a mosaic of plant communities consisting of open grasslands, shrublands and dense wooded areas while poorly to very poorly drained sites mostly in the valley bottom are suited to sedge meadows, willow dominant wetlands and cattail marshes. Extensive erosion into the valley slopes has exposed the soft Upper Cretaceous sedimentary bedrock resulting in badland features in the southern portion of the Park. This report elaborates further on the biophysical resources of Big Knife Provincial...

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A summary report on burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) population trend surveys in southern Alberta

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The burrowing owl is listed as an 'endangered' species in Canada by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. The species is now considered extirpated from both Manitoba and... More ≫

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The burrowing owl is listed as an 'endangered' species in Canada by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. The species is now considered extirpated from both Manitoba and British Columbia, and populations continue to decline in Alberta and Saskatchewan. In Alberta, surveys for burrowing owls have been conducted since 1991 near Hanna, and since 1993 near Brooks. These surveys, conducted in permanent blocks, are an ongoing commitment of Alberta Environment to determine the population status of Borrowing Owls in Alberta, in part to fulfill commitments made to the National Recovery Plan for the Burrowing Owl, and to provide information to the Alberta Endangered Species Conservation Committee. Knowledge of the population trend is essential for status designation, and continued population monitoring fundamental to the conservation of burrowing owls.

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Ecological land classification of Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park

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This ecological land classification for Carson Pegasus Provincial Park was commissioned by Alberta Environment. The study area encompassed the entire park and is situated within the Foothills... More ≫

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This ecological land classification for Carson Pegasus Provincial Park was commissioned by Alberta Environment. The study area encompassed the entire park and is situated within the Foothills Natural Region with portions of the park straddling both Upper and Lower Foothills Subregion. The majority of the park is found in the Lower Foothills Subregion and totals approximately 1, 209 Ha in area.

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