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Alberta’s response to the clean electricity regulation public update : Government of Alberta technical submission

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This document serves as the Government of Alberta’s technical submission to the public update to the draft Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) released by Environment and Climate Change Canada... More ≫

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This document serves as the Government of Alberta’s technical submission to the public update to the draft Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) released by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) on February 16, 2024. This submission supplements the submission made by the Government of Alberta on November 2, 2023, on the federal draft CER in Canada Gazette 1 (CG1).

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Enhanced approval process (EAP) manual

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The Enhanced Approval Process (EAP) incorporates processes, procedures, policies and information technology systems and tools to create a streamlined, efficient and effective approval process that... More ≫

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The Enhanced Approval Process (EAP) incorporates processes, procedures, policies and information technology systems and tools to create a streamlined, efficient and effective approval process that enables and supports competitiveness and sustainable resource development. The EAP is the first step in a long-term commitment on behalf of government and industry to work together with real and shared accountability for delivering sustainable, long-term environmental outcomes.

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Alberta environment update

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Alberta Environment Update is the Minister’s newsletter highlighting the ongoing work and vision of Alberta Environment and Parks.

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Wild flowers : Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

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Each spring, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park comes to life with the subtle and inspiring beauty of prairie wild flowers. The diverse habitats found in the Park have allowed a wide variety of... More ≫

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Each spring, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park comes to life with the subtle and inspiring beauty of prairie wild flowers. The diverse habitats found in the Park have allowed a wide variety of plant life to flourish. A number of species that are rare in the province, and in Canada, are protected within the Park. This checklist will help you enjoy the wild flowers of Writing-on-Stone.

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Biodiversity management frameworks and regional plans

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Biodiversity and the services it provides are criticial to the well-being of current and future generations of Alertans. Benefits from healthy functioning ecosystems and the biodiveristy contained... More ≫

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Biodiversity and the services it provides are criticial to the well-being of current and future generations of Alertans. Benefits from healthy functioning ecosystems and the biodiveristy contained within include food, fibre fresh water; spiritual recreational, esthetic, cultural benefits; flood control, water and air purification nutrient cycling, soil formation.

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Muskeg River watershed management framework second annual report

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In 2008, Alberta Environment adopted a management framework for the Muskeg River watershed. The management framework defines criteria for evaluation of water quantity and water quality in the... More ≫

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In 2008, Alberta Environment adopted a management framework for the Muskeg River watershed. The management framework defines criteria for evaluation of water quantity and water quality in the Muskeg River watershed. Observed conditions are compared against scientifically established limits that have been developed specifically for the Muskeg River Watershed. These limits are based on data collected within the watershed, as well as more broad information on streamflow, water quality and requirements of the aquatic ecosystem. One of the key recommendations of the management framework was the development of an integrated monitoring program for the Muskeg River watershed to coordinate offlease monitoring activities that are currently conducted by individual companies and Alberta Environment. The main purpose of the integrated monitoring plan is to support the recommendations of the management framework which specify targets and limits for water quality and water quantity. This report...

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Impacts of the CN Rail oil spill on softstem bulrush-dominated lacustrine marshes in Wabamun Lake

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A train derailment occurred on Canadian National Railway Co's primary route through northern Alberta on August 3, 2005, spilling bunker 'C' oil and small quantities of Imperial Pole Treating oil... More ≫

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A train derailment occurred on Canadian National Railway Co's primary route through northern Alberta on August 3, 2005, spilling bunker 'C' oil and small quantities of Imperial Pole Treating oil (PTO) into the water on the north shore of Wabamun Lake. Subsequently, oil spread along the northern, eastern and southern shores of Wabamun Lake, negatively affecting crucial habitat for numerous aquatic organisms, waterbirds, and waterfowl.

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Focus on environment

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This article, part of Alberta Environment's "Focus on..." series, provides a brief introduction to the concept of "the environment" and the impact that humans can have on the enviroment around them.

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