Publications

Alberta Porsild’s bryum recovery plan

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This recovery plan outlines the reasons the Porsild's bryum is endangered, lists ongoing threats, and describes the recovery goal, recovery strategies and actions.

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Alberta whitebark pine and limber pine recovery plan

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This recovery plan outlines the reasons the whitebark pine and limber pine are endangered, highlights the species' distribution and population trends, threats, and conservation actions to date... More ≫

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This recovery plan outlines the reasons the whitebark pine and limber pine are endangered, highlights the species' distribution and population trends, threats, and conservation actions to date lists, and describes the goals, objectives, strategies, and specific priority actions required to maintain or recover the species.

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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone water quality management program

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Establishes a clear and consistent wastewater and runoff management approach in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone (IH-DIZ). The program outlines monitoring and reporting... More ≫

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Establishes a clear and consistent wastewater and runoff management approach in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone (IH-DIZ). The program outlines monitoring and reporting requirements to be met by industrial facilities and identifies additional monitoring programs to be established within the IH-DIZ reach of the North Saskatchewan River. Data collected from the monitoring activities will be used to inform load-based management within the zone and will also help to verify the overall success of the program in achieving the environmental objective to maintain or improve water quality.

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Prairie falcon conservation management plan [2022]

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The prairie falcon is designated as a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because of its small population size. This plan outlines threats to the species and recommends management actions to... More ≫

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The prairie falcon is designated as a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because of its small population size. This plan outlines threats to the species and recommends management actions to conserve habitat and populations.

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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone framework

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The Framework effectively designates the Industrial Heartland as Alberta's first Designated Industrial Zone. The document summarizes key operational policies for managing the designated industrial... More ≫

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The Framework effectively designates the Industrial Heartland as Alberta's first Designated Industrial Zone. The document summarizes key operational policies for managing the designated industrial zone and guides partners and statutory decision-makers on processes and protocols for management initiatives in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone.

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Air emissions requirement policy for the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone

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The purpose of this document is to identify Emissions Requirements for new industrial air emission sources and Targets for existing industrial air emission sources, along with associated... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to identify Emissions Requirements for new industrial air emission sources and Targets for existing industrial air emission sources, along with associated requirements with respect to implementation.

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Standards for micro waterworks systems

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The Standards for Micro Waterworks Systems (the Micro Standards) outline both the minimum treatment and operational requirements and provide guidance and best practices that are relevant to micro... More ≫

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The Standards for Micro Waterworks Systems (the Micro Standards) outline both the minimum treatment and operational requirements and provide guidance and best practices that are relevant to micro waterworks systems regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks.

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Alberta acid deposition management framework [2022]

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This framework is intended to identify potential acidification issues at an early stage and to establish a tiered approach to addressing these issues depending on their magnitude. Interpretation... More ≫

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This framework is intended to identify potential acidification issues at an early stage and to establish a tiered approach to addressing these issues depending on their magnitude. Interpretation of the framework is supported by the companion Handbook for Assessing Regional Acid Deposition Exceedances, which also includes an updated critical load method for industrial regulatory applications within Alberta's air management system. This record also includes a document containing stakeholder comments on the original draft framework, and Environment and Parks' responses to these comments.

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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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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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