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Water apportionment : how water is shared in the prairie provinces

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This document describes Alberta's apportionment agreement with the other prairie provinces. The Rocky Mountains in Alberta are the headwaters of many rivers that flow east into the other prairie... More ≫

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This document describes Alberta's apportionment agreement with the other prairie provinces. The Rocky Mountains in Alberta are the headwaters of many rivers that flow east into the other prairie provinces. To help ensure that downstream provinces can meet their water needs, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have agreed to share water resources between the three provinces. The process of determining each province’s portion of water is referred to as apportionment.

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Being prepared for water shortage : a guidance document for municipalities

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This document guides development of a municipal Water Shortage Plan (WSP), or updates to existing plans. It could also be used by any community or group that depends on the consistent delivery... More ≫

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This document guides development of a municipal Water Shortage Plan (WSP), or updates to existing plans. It could also be used by any community or group that depends on the consistent delivery of water, including Indigenous communities, water co-ops, regional water lines and industry. This guide contains sections which municipalities may consider including in their WSP, but it is not intended to provide legal advice or fulfill a licence requirement.

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Cold Lake sub-regional plan

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Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northeast Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Cold Lake Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning... More ≫

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Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northeast Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Cold Lake Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning ecosystems that will benefit a wide range of species. It demonstrates Alberta's commitment to develop our resources while supporting other land uses and the variety of wildlife and ecosystems across the sub-region. This holistic approach to land and resource management will maintain resilient ecosystems capable of supporting Alberta's economic, social, and environmental objectives for the Cold Lake Sub-region.

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Bistcho Lake sub-regional plan

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Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northwest Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Bistcho Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning... More ≫

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Informed by the work and recommendations of the Northwest Caribou Sub-Regional Task Force, the Bistcho Lake Sub-Regional Plan supports management approaches that support naturally functioning ecosystems that will benefit a wide range of species. It demonstrates Alberta's commitment to develop our resources while supporting other land uses and the variety of wildlife and ecosystems across the sub-region. This holistic approach to land and resource management will maintain resilient ecosystems capable of supporting Alberta's economic, social, and environmental objectives for the Bistcho Lake Sub-region.

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Recommendations for the Bistcho Lake planning area : advice to the Government of Alberta provided by the Northwest Caribou Sub-regional Task Force

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The Northwest Caribou Sub-regional Task Force was one of three task forces established in November 2019 to develop recommendations to inform the development of sub-regional plans to support... More ≫

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The Northwest Caribou Sub-regional Task Force was one of three task forces established in November 2019 to develop recommendations to inform the development of sub-regional plans to support caribou recovery in Alberta. The task force included representatives from First Nations, Métis groups, municipalities, environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs), the forest industry, the energy industry, trappers, motorized recreation groups, and other land-users. This reports presents the recommendations made by the task force to inform the development of a sub-regional plan for the Bistcho Lake sub-regional area, which includes the Bistcho woodland caribou range.

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Recommendations for the Cold Lake planning area : advice to the Government of Alberta provided by the Northeast Caribou Sub-regional Task Force

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The Northeast Caribou Sub-regional Task Force was one of three task forces established in November 2019 to develop recommendations to inform the development of sub-regional plans to support... More ≫

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The Northeast Caribou Sub-regional Task Force was one of three task forces established in November 2019 to develop recommendations to inform the development of sub-regional plans to support caribou recovery in Alberta. The task force included representatives from First Nations, Métis groups, municipalities, environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs), the forest industry, the energy industry, trappers, motorized recreation groups, and other land-users. This reports presents the recommendations made by the task force to inform the development of a sub-regional plan for the Cold Lake sub-regional area, which includes the Cold Lake caribou range.

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Scattering of cremated remains in Alberta

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This document provides guidance on scattering cremated remains on public land and within public waters. The scattering of cremated remains on lands regulated by the province of Alberta (public... More ≫

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This document provides guidance on scattering cremated remains on public land and within public waters. The scattering of cremated remains on lands regulated by the province of Alberta (public land) including within public waters, is not prohibited under provincial laws and regulations. The process of scattering cremated remains in these locations should consider the impact to the public and the environment.

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Alberta Community Resilience Program

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The Alberta Community Resilience Program supports the development of long-term community-level resilience to flood and drought events, while supporting integrated adaptation planning and healthy,... More ≫

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The Alberta Community Resilience Program supports the development of long-term community-level resilience to flood and drought events, while supporting integrated adaptation planning and healthy, functioning watersheds. This document provides a summary of project funding allocations to date. It also includes overviews of six projects funded by the program.

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Building a more flood-resilient Calgary

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This brochure provides an overview of the government's efforts since June 2013 to improve flood resilience in Calgary, and includes a map showing flood mitigation project locations in and around the city. More ≫

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This brochure provides an overview of the government's efforts since June 2013 to improve flood resilience in Calgary, and includes a map showing flood mitigation project locations in and around the city.

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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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