https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?tags=ALBERTAOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-29T11:55:26.443606+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: 'economic development and trade'https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/91c0d291-cafa-4e80-a2e5-7b3112c9ae52Land-use/Land-cover Classifications of the Cold Lake Oil Sands Area Derived from 2010 Landsat Imagery (Image data, Tiff format)2024-03-29T02:50:27.649674+00:00The Cold Lake oil sands area, Township 56 to 69, Range 1 to 11, west of the 4th Meridian, falls within the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP). As part of Alberta's Land-use Framework, LARP was developed in 2012 to set the stage for robust growth, vibrant communities and a healthy environment within the region. One of its implementation objectives is to balance the economic development of oil sands and impacts on ecosystem and environment. This is to be achieved through enhanced science-based monitoring for improved characterization of the environment and collection of the information necessary to understand cumulative effects. This land classification raster dataset is derived from 2010 Landsat imagery. It contains 13 classes: 0 - unclassified, 1 - exposed land/cut blocks/harvested areas, 2 - water bodies, 3 - transitional bare surfaces, 5 - mixed developed areas, 6 - developed areas, 7- shoal, 8 - shrub land, 9 - grassland, 10 - agriculture areas, 11 - coniferous forest, 12 - broad leaf forest, 13 - mixed forest, and 14- fire scar.2020-04-30T04:10:40.762852+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/817c8196-51d6-45dd-bb88-01c4b4a89807Land-use/Land-cover Classifications of the Cold Lake Oil Sands Area Derived from 2011 Landsat Imagery (Image data, Tiff format)2024-03-29T02:50:27.720956+00:00The Cold Lake oil sands area, Township 56 to 69, Range 1 to 11, west of the 4th Meridian, falls within the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP). As part of Alberta's Land-use Framework, LARP was developed in 2012 to set the stage for robust growth, vibrant communities and a healthy environment within the region. One of its implementation objectives is to balance the economic development of oil sands and impacts on ecosystem and environment. This is to be achieved through enhanced science-based monitoring for improved characterization of the environment and collection of the information necessary to understand cumulative effects. This land classification raster dataset is derived from 2011 Landsat imagery. It contains 13 classes: 0 - unclassified, 1 - exposed land/cut blocks/harvested areas, 2 - water bodies, 3 - transitional bare surfaces, 5 - mixed developed areas, 6 - developed areas, 7- shoal, 8 - shrub land, 9 - grassland, 10 - agriculture areas, 11 - coniferous forest, 12 - broad leaf forest, 13 - mixed forest, and 14- fire scar.2020-04-30T04:10:42.915106+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/d18f0f6f-15c7-4d36-aa14-32ef63781f3cLand-use/Land-cover Classifications of the Cold Lake Oil Sands Area Derived from 2012 Landsat Imagery (Image data, Tiff format)2024-03-29T02:50:27.801964+00:00The Cold Lake oil sands area, Township 56 to 69, Range 1 to 11, west of the 4th Meridian, falls within the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP). As part of Alberta's Land-use Framework, LARP was developed in 2012 to set the stage for robust growth, vibrant communities and a healthy environment within the region. One of its implementation objectives is to balance the economic development of oil sands and impacts on ecosystem and environment. This is to be achieved through enhanced science-based monitoring for improved characterization of the environment and collection of the information necessary to understand cumulative effects. This land classification raster dataset is derived from 2012 Landsat imagery. It contains 13 classes: 0 - unclassified, 1 - exposed land/cut blocks/harvested areas, 2 - water bodies, 3 - transitional bare surfaces, 5 - mixed developed areas, 6 - developed areas, 7- shoal, 8 - shrub land, 9 - grassland, 10 - agriculture areas, 11 - coniferous forest, 12 - broad leaf forest, 13 - mixed forest, and 14- fire scar.2020-04-30T04:10:45.013630+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/fce97390-8ab5-41f9-91e9-0d8226577ff3Land-use/Land-cover Classifications of the Cold Lake Oil Sands Area Derived from 2013 Landsat Imagery (Image data, Tiff format)2024-03-29T02:50:27.885532+00:00The Cold Lake oil sands area, Township 56 to 69, Range 1 to 11, west of the 4th Meridian, falls within the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP). As part of Alberta's Land-use Framework, LARP was developed in 2012 to set the stage for robust growth, vibrant communities and a healthy environment within the region. One of its implementation objectives is to balance the economic development of oil sands and impacts on ecosystem and environment. This is to be achieved through enhanced science-based monitoring for improved characterization of the environment and collection of the information necessary to understand cumulative effects. This land classification raster dataset is derived from 2013 Landsat imagery. It contains 13 classes: 0 - unclassified, 1 - exposed land/cut blocks/harvested areas, 2 - water bodies, 3 - transitional bare surfaces, 5 - mixed developed areas, 6 - developed areas, 7- shoal, 8 - shrub land, 9 - grassland, 10 - agriculture areas, 11 - coniferous forest, 12 - broad leaf forest, 13 - mixed forest, and 14- fire scar.2020-04-30T04:10:46.953398+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/de32c635-66ac-4093-8ed5-18633c0a5efaSaline Soils2024-03-29T02:48:04.991235+00:00The data represents the occurrence of saline soils in the agricultural area of Alberta. A Saline Soils is a non-alkali (pH less than 8.5 and exchangeable-sodium less than 15%) soil containing soluble salts in great enough quantities that they interfere with the growth of most crop plants. This resource was created in 2002 using ArcGIS.2020-04-30T03:17:04.600488+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a31505f7-5cdc-466b-8be5-6e99df2f4450Manure Production Index 20012024-03-29T02:48:04.363490+00:00The data represents the relative amount of manure production in the agricultural area of Alberta. It is an estimate of the degree to which livestock production may contribute to nutrient loading, pathogens and odour. The classes shown on the map are ranked between 0 (lowest) and 1 (highest). This resource was created in 2002 using ArcGIS.2020-04-30T03:16:54.173872+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/f49dde59-1c64-4824-a5e1-8d49b0b0038eForest Management Agreement Area2024-03-29T02:48:07.574735+00:00The Forest Management Agreement Area dataset is comprised of all the polygons that represent the areas of land which the Province of Alberta agrees upon Forest Management Agreement holders having the rights to establish, grow, harvest and remove timber.This dataset is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public. Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset.2020-04-30T03:17:55.276224+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/cbd5da2f-e173-4414-8d47-ef6ad767f784Cultivation Intensity Index 20012024-03-29T02:48:11.014139+00:00The data represents the relative cultivation intensity in the agricultural area of Alberta. Cultivation intensity refers to the frequency of cultivation associated with the following management systems: no till, conventional tillage and summerfallow. It is an estimate of the degree to which cultivation contributes to wind and water erosion. The classes shown on the map are ranked between 0 (lowest) and 1 (highest).This map was created in 2002 using ArcGIS.2020-04-30T03:19:08.481010+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/94e38a40-085a-4c8a-a7c4-5b46e03702c3Aquifer Vulnerability Index2024-03-29T02:48:07.750204+00:00The Aquifer Vulnerability Index (AVI) is a method of assessing the vulnerability of aquifers to surface contaminants in Alberta. An aquifer is a geological formation that is permeable enough to transmit sufficient quantities of water to possible to support the development of water wells. In the assessment of aquifer vulnerability to potential contamination, the depth to the aquifer and the types of geological materials above them are considered. For example, aquifers closer to the surface overlain with pervious surface materials are more vulnerable to contaminants, as compared to aquifers found deeper and covered with a thick layer of impervious material. The AVI ratings indicate the potential of surficial materials to transmit water withy contaminants to the aquifer over a period of time. This data was created in 2002 using ArcGIS.2020-04-30T03:17:59.145212+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/4742c35c-34e9-4855-a5a5-756f479bdfeeSolonetzic Soils2024-03-29T02:48:12.474281+00:00This map displays the distribution of Solonetzic soils in the agricultural region of Alberta. Solonetzic soils have developed on saline parent material that is high in sodium and have a characteristic hardpan layer that has formed in the subsoil. This hardpan is very hard when dry and has low permeability when wet. This results in restricted root and water penetration that may limit the productivity of these soils. Solonetzic soils occur in association with Chernozemic soils and, to a lesser extent, with Luvisolic soils.The Agricultural Region of Alberta Soil Inventory Database (AGRASID) soil landscape polygons that contained soils belonging to the Solonetzic Order were identified, and the areal extent of these soils was represented as a percentage of the total area using the following classes: greater than 30, 10 to 30 and less than 10. This resource was created in 2002 using ArcGIS.2020-04-30T03:19:42.129002+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/c65e0614-c7c6-4ce7-8c77-10be2374b6aaDerived Ecosite Phase v2.02024-03-29T02:48:22.647055+00:00Derived Ecosite Phase (DEP) v2.0 is a digital and spatial representation of ecological sites and phases in those areas of Alberta where both Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) and lidar are available. The AVI is an imagery-based digital inventory developed to identify the type, extent and conditions of vegetation, where it exists and what changes are occurring. The most up-to-date ecological site phases can be found in the Ecological Site Guides. Guides are broken into individual Natural Subregions. See the Cross Reference Section for additional information. This dataset is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public. Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset.This dataset covers the areas of Alberta where there is both AVI and lidar coverage (mainly in the Green Area). AVIE and lidar-derived slope position were created by the Forest Stewardship and Trade Branch, Forestry Division, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. Rules used to classify the data were developed by the Rangeland Conservation and Stewardship Branch, Lands Division, Alberta Environment and Parks.2020-12-19T04:56:52.110837+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e35848ac-7a75-4b6d-b097-cae687a4b51dSoil Correlation Areas (SCA) of Alberta2024-03-29T02:48:25.494184+00:00The SCA Map of Alberta reflects the integration of inherent agroclimatic conditions that exist across Alberta with soil development, use and management practices. The SCA boundaries coincide to a large degree with recognized climate zones in Alberta. These boundaries also generally agree with accepted ecoregion boundaries. In the agricultural portion of Alberta, SCA's correlate strongly with soil zone lines with further subdivisions reflecting recognized agroclimate zones.2020-04-30T03:24:05.082690+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/965e816c-4629-4eaa-8ca1-8cdec8213b8bAnthropogenic Footprints of the Cold Lake Oil Sands Area from 2005 to 2013 Landsat Imagery (GIS data, polygon features)2024-03-29T02:50:29.651124+00:00The Cold Lake Oil Sands area, Twp. 56 to 69, Rge. 1 to 11, W 4th Mer., falls within the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP). As part of Alberta's Land-use Framework, LARP was developed in 2012 to set the stage for robust growth, vibrant communities and a healthy environment within the region. One of its implementation objectives is to balance the economic development of oil sands and impacts on ecosystem and environment. This is to be achieved through enhanced science-based monitoring for improved characterization of the environment and collection of the information necessary to understand cumulative effects. The anthropogenic footprints shapefile contains a compilation of developed and mixed developed footprint classes extracted from the land-use/land-cover classifications data from 2005 to 2013, published by Alberta Geological Survey. They can be used as a baseline for planning, managing and monitoring surface infrastructure needs and impacts.2020-04-30T04:11:31.201572+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/52eb72f2-7e23-44fa-a12f-ec945408c7d0Industrial Heartland - Designated Industrial Zone Boundaries2024-03-29T02:50:34.104261+00:00The dataset was developed to provide geographic guide to better understand the boundaries of the Industrial Heartland - Designated Industrial Zone (IH-DIZ). The IH-DIZ industrial zoned land extends into 5 different municipalities, including: Approx. 533 km2 within the City of Fort Saskatchewan and the Counties of Lamont, Strathcona and Sturgeon. Approx. 49 km2 in the City of Edmonton, which is the industrial area known as the Edmonton Energy and Technology Park.2024-03-28T02:51:05.793565+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/64b0e73a-da5f-4f7f-bca1-b656b6e86c94Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) Crown2024-03-29T02:48:07.933360+00:00The Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) is a photo-based digital inventory developed to identify the type, extent and conditions of vegetation, where it exists and what changes are occurring. This dataset consolidates all available AVI into a single feature class.This dataset is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public.2022-03-25T03:21:59.938950+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/d7c5aac7-4da7-4949-9670-3fd205ed03e2Biodiversity Risk2024-03-29T02:48:28.902348+00:00The data represents an assessment of biodiversity risk for the agricultural area of Alberta in 2002. Biodiversity risk refers to the loss of biological diversity, or the variety of plant and animal life in agricultural landscapes. This map, created in ArcGIS, tries to show where biodiversity could be threatened, such as in areas with significant habitat that coincide with areas of greater agricultural economic activity. Biodiversity is believed to affect the overall health of the environment.2020-04-30T03:25:02.537046+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/71b19b67-6f62-46f9-aac8-f52bc6e66c8eForest Management Unit2024-03-29T02:48:22.135771+00:00An administrative unit of forest land designated by the Minister, as authorized under Section 14(1) of the Forests Act.2020-04-30T03:22:59.782790+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/da07e4d0-bf30-45a8-b0d2-a6fcb3939a7aAlberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) Crown Post-Inventory Harvest Areas2024-03-29T02:50:32.984250+00:00The purpose of this dataset is to identify areas harvested after the date of the inventory. The Forest Stewardship and Trade Branch is responsible for the creation and maintenance of these boundaries for Crown-managed Forest Management Units. This dataset is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public.2022-03-25T05:30:54.501532+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/29430344-0807-4b40-971d-4ad6f207427bCompilation of In Situ Stress Data from Alberta and Northeastern British Columbia (tabular data, tab delimited)2024-03-29T02:50:30.538880+00:00This digital dataset is the compilation of an analysis of the in situ stress regime in several regions of Alberta and northeastern British Columbia conducted by Dr. Sebastian Bell under a contract with the Alberta Geological Survey from 1999 to 2004. The dataset includes both new and previously published estimates for vertical stress gradients, minimum horizontal stress gradients, and stress orientation. Understanding the state of stress in the subsurface has always been important in the development of energy resources. The recent development of unconventional oil sand and low permeability hydrocarbon deposits, waste fluid disposal, greenhouse gas sequestration, and potential geothermal energy extraction all require knowledge of the state of stress to operate safely and economically. A lack of understanding of the state of stress in a given project area has the potential to negatively affect the economics of such projects and may expose operators to increased liabilities. Regional-scale studies of the stress regime indicate that in southern and central Alberta the vertical stress (Sv) is the largest principal stress. The Sv magnitude is determined from the overburdened load and is calculated by integrating the bulk density log from ground surface to the depth of interest. This dataset contains 724 vertical stress gradient measurements from 126 wells in Alberta. The minimum horizontal stress (Shmin) can be evaluated using a variety of tests. While leak-off tests and fracture breakdown pressures have been used in the past for estimating the magnitude of the Shmin, mini-fracture tests (also known as DFITS) are currently considered a more accurate and consistent method. This dataset includes only mini-fracture test data, consisting of 106 minimum horizontal stress gradient measurements in 83 wells. Alberta was one of the first regions in the world where stress mapping began, originating in the pioneering 'borehole breakout' developments of Dr. Bell from the Geological Survey of Canada in Calgary and Dr. Gough from the University of Alberta. The Shmin orientations can be determined from borehole breakouts, which are spalled cavities that occur on opposite walls of a borehole. This dataset contains 214 stress orientation measurements from 133 wells.2020-04-30T04:11:54.712665+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/24de7b9c-30f0-4f56-bf47-cb5c62e369a2Alberta Land Inventory (ALI) and Canada Land Inventory (CLI) Landform2024-03-29T02:48:05.589382+00:00This dataset is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public. Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset.Alberta Land Inventory (ALI) and Canada Land Inventory (CLI) Landform consists of a single polygon feature class with associated attributes. These attributes describe the landform polygons in terms of parent geologic material, surface form, generalized texture, and slope. The attribution includes the original ALI/CLI coding as well as the equivalent Physical Land Classification (PLC) codes. CLI and ALI landform polygons were photo interpreted in the 1960's and 70's. The linework was transferred to mylar overlay and 319 maps were published at a scale of 1:63360, using the National Topographic Series (NTS) maps as a base. The structure of the map symbols is slightly different for the two series. There is additional free-form text on the CLI landform maps to describe the direction of glacial movement and presence of specific geomorphic features such as eskers but the information is essentially the same for the two series. In some cases, a single base map may have both the initial CLI landform mapping on part of the map sheet and subsequent ALI landform mapping on the remainder of the same sheet.These published hardcopy maps and mylars were later scanned into .tif images and then processed into a single ArcInfo coverage. Scanned images were georeferenced, cleaned and vectorized. The resulting landform polygons were attributed and merged into a single coverage, using permanent water bodies from Alberta's Base Features Hydrography Polygons as a base. The ALI and CLI landform polygon feature class is derived from this merged coverage.2020-04-30T03:17:14.285708+00:00