Publications

Verbenone use guidelines [2020]

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The purpose of this guide is to provide information for landowners, municipalities and forest managers on the operational use and limitations of using verbenone for mountain pine beetle protection.

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Alberta landfill and composting facility operator certification guideline

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All landfills and composting facilities regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) are required to have certified operators. This includes any Class II and Class III landfill that accepts... More ≫

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All landfills and composting facilities regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) are required to have certified operators. This includes any Class II and Class III landfill that accepts only industrial waste. Composting facilities that are regulated through the Natural Resources Conservation Board do not need to have certified operators under this program. The Alberta Landfill and Composting Facility Operator Certification Program involves industry associations as certifying partners. The certifying partners: Administer exams; Manage certificates; Provide training programs. The Northern Lights Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA-NLC) and the Compost Council of Canada (CCC) are the certifying partners representing the landfill industry and composting industry, respectively.

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Alberta Wetland Classification System guide

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Incorporates and merges information from existing wetland classification systems to provide a holistic classification system for Alberta. The guide is tailored specifically for wetlands in... More ≫

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Incorporates and merges information from existing wetland classification systems to provide a holistic classification system for Alberta. The guide is tailored specifically for wetlands in Alberta, providing suites of key indicators that in conjunction will help to classify different wetlands, particularly in the field. Overall, the intent of the guide is to achieve a standardized provincial wetland classification system.

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Guide to Water Act authorizations required for dugouts, borrow pits and other types of pits/excavations

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Excavations into the ground intended to collect and hold water require authorization under the Water Act. This document was written to provide guidance to Water Act approval writers when... More ≫

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Excavations into the ground intended to collect and hold water require authorization under the Water Act. This document was written to provide guidance to Water Act approval writers when responding to inquiries or applications for Water Act approvals or licences for dugouts, borrow pits or other pits/excavations. Other excavations that may be created for the purpose of drainage, flood control, erosion control, or channel realignment are not addressed by this guide.

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MSW landfill k-value calculation : best management practice

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This document outlines the best management practices for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill site-specific K-value calculation. The specifications for K-value calculation as a function of... More ≫

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This document outlines the best management practices for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill site-specific K-value calculation. The specifications for K-value calculation as a function of landfill methane flows are recommended.

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General specifications for acquiring aerial photography

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Specifications set out in this resource are intended for general use in the procurement by Alberta government departments of aerial photography and related data. The resource consists of five... More ≫

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Specifications set out in this resource are intended for general use in the procurement by Alberta government departments of aerial photography and related data. The resource consists of five parts, setting out the general specifications for ground control surveys, aerial photography, scanning aerial photographs, aerial triangulation, and digital orthophotography.

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Record of Site Condition user guide [2012]

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The Record of Site Condition (RSC) form is used for release reporting under section 111 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The form is a summary document to track major... More ≫

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The Record of Site Condition (RSC) form is used for release reporting under section 111 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The form is a summary document to track major environmental characteristics for an assessed site. This guide is developed to assist users in the preparation and submission of the RSC form to the appropriate Department.

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Mackenzie River Basin Board bilateral water management agreements guidance document

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This guidance document provides the context within which bilateral water management agreements will be prepared and presents the process that may be used by the jurisdictions to prepare the... More ≫

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This guidance document provides the context within which bilateral water management agreements will be prepared and presents the process that may be used by the jurisdictions to prepare the bilateral agreements.

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