https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?res_format=CSV&topic=EnvironmentOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-28T08:15:47.940095+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: ''https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/4e8b7e26-ac6f-474e-a700-9984f4ee122aOil and Gas Industry Investment (Annual), Alberta2015-08-18T14:30:56.212200+00:00EnergyThis Alberta Official Statistic describes investment (capital expenditures) in Alberta’s Oil and Gas Industry. Oil and Gas Industry data is obtained from Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada reports this data under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) sub-sector 211 (Oil and Gas Extraction). The “Oil and Gas Extraction” sub-sector consists of “Conventional Oil and Gas Extraction” national industry (NAICS 211113) and “Non-Conventional Oil Extraction” (or oil sands) national industry (NAICS 211114).2015-05-13T19:26:12.495116+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/9d7ff914-bf17-4314-8a0e-63e9be022220Air Quality Index - Percentage of Good Hours, Alberta2015-08-18T14:48:11.963148+00:00Environment and Sustainable Resource DevelopmentThis Alberta Official Statistic summarizes annual results of calculations of air quality index values as calculated by quality-assured and quality-controlled hourly ambient air quality data. It reports on the percentage of the time the air quality index was rated as Good. It also provides an overview of the index, the substances that are used in its calculation, and the causes of poor air quality both in a general sense, and with specific reference to actual events in the years presented.2015-05-13T19:25:51.248726+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/592fb01c-a22f-4540-9fba-99730dbc4a46Number of Hunters and Anglers, Alberta2015-08-26T16:28:06.690966+00:00Environment and Sustainable Resource DevelopmentThis Alberta Official Statistic describes how Alberta Environment and Parks tracks participation and encourages hunting and fishing because these activities promote responsible stewardship of Alberta's natural resources and provide economic, environmental and social benefits for Albertans. Hunting and fishing are an important part of Alberta's social, cultural and economic heritage. Continued participation in these activities help sustain respect and appreciation for Alberta's natural habitats. Hunters and anglers provide important input and support to fish and wildlife management activities. Hunting and fishing contribute to the economy. The Hunting for Tomorrow Foundation's report, “The Economic Benefits of Hunting and Fishing Activities in Alberta in 2008”, estimated that $800 million was spent by hunters, anglers and related conservation organizations in 2008. Hunting and fishing are a strong part of Alberta’s heritage that has been passed on through generations. Hunters and anglers are a responsible group of individuals who play a critical role in stewardship of Alberta’s land, water, fish, and wildlife resources. Through their stewardship activities, hunters and anglers help protect Alberta’s natural resources, and ensure that new hunters develop the same respect and appreciation for the wilderness. Measuring the number of hunters and anglers annually will monitor the capacity of these custodians to help steward Alberta’s wildlife and environment. Participation in Alberta’s hunting and fishing traditions will help preserve Alberta's natural resources for future generations.2015-05-13T19:26:46.194333+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/bda76c2a-15cb-4261-8ae0-cbec8ecbb90cPercentage of Species at Risk, Alberta2015-10-29T20:37:43.666366+00:00Environment and Sustainable Resource DevelopmentTreasury Board and FinanceThis Alberta Official Statistic and performance measure uses the results of the General Status of Alberta Wild Species Report, and expresses the number of wild species that are “at risk” as a percentage of all those assessed. The general status of Alberta wild species is conducted to honour commitments under the Accord for the Protection of Species at Risk, an agreement by provincial, territorial, and federal ministers responsible for wildlife. The accord commits the parties to “monitor, assess, and report regularly on the status of all wild species,” with the objective of identifying those species that may be in trouble, those for which more information is needed, or those for which a formal status assessment or additional management attention is necessary.2015-05-13T19:27:25.810702+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/50fd6eb3-e8d4-409e-8f14-313799daf2feRiver Water Quality Index, Alberta2016-05-16T19:01:03.716254+00:00Environment and Sustainable Resource DevelopmentTreasury Board and FinanceThis Alberta Official Statistic describes how the River Water Quality Index (RWQI) for Alberta provides a general assessment of water quality at 28 Long-Term River Network (LTRN) sites on the province’s major river systems. In most cases, the sites represent conditions upstream and downstream of areas of significant human activity. The RWQI has been reported as a performance measure in the Ministry of Environment and Parks "Annual Report" since 1996.2015-05-13T19:25:58.391458+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/fbd73cfe-e6f3-4ebd-8724-fdf373620702Air Quality Index - Poor and Very Poor Hours, Alberta2016-05-16T19:07:13.669173+00:00Environment and Sustainable Resource DevelopmentThis Alberta Official Statistic summarizes annual results of calculations of air quality index values as calculated by quality-assured and quality-controlled hourly ambient air quality data. It reports the number of hours of Poor and Very Poor air quality. It also includes an overview of the index, the substances that are used in its calculation, and the causes of poor air quality both in a general sense, and with specific reference to actual events in the years presented.2015-05-13T19:25:52.195993+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/6ad8e956-e6f7-410c-9403-27bd6fcb7eadHectares Burned from Wildfire during Fire Season, Alberta2016-05-16T19:10:38.378672+00:00Environment and Sustainable Resource DevelopmentThis Alberta Official Statistic describes the number of hectares of land burned from wildfire in Alberta during the fire season which runs from April 1 to October 31 of each year. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is mandated to control and contain wildfires within the Forest Protection Area of the province. The number of wildfires and the amount of hectares burned vary greatly due to factors such as environmental conditions, response times, resources available for containing fires, and swiftness of detection and containment. Wildfire management practices are important because they protect our forest resources and the communities which depend on them.2015-05-13T19:26:45.334081+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/9fdc6aff-4ca4-437a-a204-f1ac275fd148Provincial Timber Harvest and Annual Allowable Cut, Alberta Crown Lands2016-05-16T19:16:29.743294+00:00Environment and Sustainable Resource DevelopmentThis Alberta Official Statistic indicates the status of Alberta’s timber stocks by comparing the actual annual timber harvest with the long-term annual allowable cut (AAC). The gap between harvest and annual allowable cut (AAC) is a measure reflecting the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry’s ability to manage Alberta’s timber resources in a sustainable manner. It indicates the status of Alberta’s timber stocks by comparing the actual annual timber harvest with the annual amount of timber the Ministry allows to be cut in the forested portion of the province. The target is to keep Alberta’s annual timber harvest at or below the AAC and reduce the gap between actual harvest and AAC. This measure indicates the status of Alberta’s timber stocks by comparing the actual annual timber harvest with the long-term AAC, as set by the province within the Green Area. The Green Area is primarily the unsettled portion of the province defined as lands not available for agricultural development other than grazing. To ensure sustainability, harvest levels every year should not exceed approved AAC for that year.2015-05-13T19:25:56.268322+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/da380caa-ad7f-4bf9-bdc7-9a3d5de1ede7Natural Gas Reference Price, Alberta2016-06-16T16:15:41.167752+00:00This Alberta Official Statistic describes the Alberta Natural Gas Reference Price as an average Alberta gas plant price calculated using the purchase prices at the Alberta Market Hub on the Natural Gas Exchange (NGX). This price is used in the calculation of royalties. The Natural Gas Reference Price has been the primary source of valuing Alberta Crown gas royalties since January 1994. In October 2002, the Gas Reference Price was replaced by In-Stream Component (ISC) Reference Prices as the primary method of valuing the Crown’s share of natural gas. The Gas Reference Price is still used to calculate the ISC Reference Prices and as a default royalty value. 2015-07-17T21:23:35.590356+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/509a5655-3ca3-4630-8107-f73d7d1e3d1cEnvironmental Assessment - Shell Canada Limited Jackpine Mine Expansion & Pierre River Mine - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and application for approval2019-01-29T15:05:48.694512+00:00Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Shell Canada Limited Jackpine Mine Expansion & Pierre River Mine. The proposal involves an oil sands mining and bitumen extraction facility with production capacity of 300,000 barrels per day. The approximate location is 100 km north of Fort McMurray within the Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The EIA was deemed complete in 2010. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.2016-09-23T15:25:22.549906+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/1a2cc5c7-42b9-4448-a775-8dd5c2bde3afAir quality index by municipality2023-06-08T17:14:48.951729+00:00Lists the percentage of hours for each year at a given air quality level, by municipality. The Air Quality Health Index is calculated based on the relative risks of a combination of common air pollutants that is known to harm human health. These pollutants are: ozone (O3) at ground level, particulate matter (PM2.5/PM10), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Risks are defined as follows: 1-3 High Quality; 4-6 Moderate Quality; 7-9 Low Quality; 10+ Very Low Quality.2015-10-05T20:51:52.269274+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/70540f33-be10-4038-9400-c4c8824ff8feGreenhouse gas emissions by municipality2023-06-08T17:23:12.996153+00:00Amount of CO2-equivalent emissions from facilities emitting over 10kt, as required by Canada's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, by year and municipality or municipal district. CO2 equivalent is a term for describing different green house gases (like methane, nitrous oxide, HFCs, etc.) in a common unit. The CO2 equivalent would signify the amount of CO2 required to have a equivalent greenhouse effect.2016-11-03T22:24:16.228365+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/faef5592-9ea0-4b60-92db-79a8a9673fe5Grant payments disclosure2023-09-13T17:29:29.199447+00:00Aboriginal RelationsAgriculture and Rural DevelopmentCulture and TourismEducationEnergyEnvironment and Sustainable Resource DevelopmentExecutive CouncilHealthHuman ServicesInfrastructureInnovation and Advanced EducationInternational and Intergovernmental RelationsJobs, Skills, Training and LaborJustice and Solicitor GeneralMunicipal AffairsOffice of Statistics and InformationSeniorsService AlbertaTransportationTreasury Board and FinanceThese searchable files provide information on grant payments made by the Government of Alberta departments and select agencies to support programs and initiatives throughout the province. The payment data is available in files for each fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). The data identifies: the ministry which provided the grant; the grant recipient; the payment amount; the program under which the grant was made; and whether the grant was funded by the Lottery Fund.2015-05-13T19:27:08.528305+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/3fe2eb9a-1398-4198-be6a-cd0a940385e7Alberta Wildlife Watch Animal Carcass Records2023-10-24T14:33:46.904044+00:00The Alberta Wildlife Watch program collects data related to Animal-Vehicle Collisions in Alberta. This data are records of animal carcasses resulting from animal-vehicle collisions reported within the province of Alberta. 2019-07-03T19:04:50.006902+00:00