Publications

Indigenous Lake Monitoring Program

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Describes the Indigenous Lake Monitoring Program, which was developed in response to Indigenous communities concerns about the quality of lakes of local importance and the impact on resources.... More ≫

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Describes the Indigenous Lake Monitoring Program, which was developed in response to Indigenous communities concerns about the quality of lakes of local importance and the impact on resources. This program is part of the Provincial Lake Monitoring Program designed to collect baseline lake quality data across Alberta.

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A five-year provincial water quality monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan for lotic systems

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This document outlines the key scientific questions, approaches, and deliverables for a five-year provincial water quality monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan for lotic systems (rivers and... More ≫

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This document outlines the key scientific questions, approaches, and deliverables for a five-year provincial water quality monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan for lotic systems (rivers and streams) across Alberta. The goal of this plan is to provide a scientific foundation for understanding how various natural and anthropogenic stressors are potentially impacting water quality within Alberta’s rivers and streams.

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Monitoring water quality in Alberta’s rivers and streams : a five-year plan

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The goal of this five-year plan is to provide a scientific foundation for understanding how various natural and anthropogenic stressors are potentially impacting water quality within Alberta’s... More ≫

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The goal of this five-year plan is to provide a scientific foundation for understanding how various natural and anthropogenic stressors are potentially impacting water quality within Alberta’s rivers and streams (lotic water).

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Proposed biodiversity stewardship area : Wildland Provincial Park in the Lower Athabasca Region

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Background information and map of a proposed protected area (on the land base referred to as the Biodiversity Stewardship Area) in the Lower Athabasca Region. Describes the overall management... More ≫

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Background information and map of a proposed protected area (on the land base referred to as the Biodiversity Stewardship Area) in the Lower Athabasca Region. Describes the overall management intent of the proposed protected area and current and proposed permitted activities.

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Funding opportunities for Indigenous climate leadership

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Assists Indigenous communities, organizations, and their membership in finding appropriate funding resources in relation to Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan to increase Indigenous participation... More ≫

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Assists Indigenous communities, organizations, and their membership in finding appropriate funding resources in relation to Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan to increase Indigenous participation in the new lower carbon economy. A concise description of each source, program, eligibility, available funding, deadlines, and contact information is provided.

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A guide to support Indigenous renewable energy development in Alberta

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This guidebook provides an introduction to renewable energy, describes the current context for renewable energy development in Alberta and outlines the development process.

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Alberta Indigenous green energy development supporting documentation guide

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The Alberta Indigenous Green Energy Development Program assists Alberta Indigenous communities and organizations acquire an ownership stake in Alberta’s rapidly-expanding renewable energy sector.... More ≫

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The Alberta Indigenous Green Energy Development Program assists Alberta Indigenous communities and organizations acquire an ownership stake in Alberta’s rapidly-expanding renewable energy sector. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the documentation to be submitted with grant applications.

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Guide to applying PLAR in the context of Aboriginal peoples’ rights [2018 to 2022]

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This guide describes how the Public Lands Administration Regulation applies in the context of Aboriginal peoples' rights, so that the regulation is applied in a way that is supportive of... More ≫

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This guide describes how the Public Lands Administration Regulation applies in the context of Aboriginal peoples' rights, so that the regulation is applied in a way that is supportive of Aboriginal peoples' rights and reconciliation of Aboriginal peoples.

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Land use, climate change and ecological responses in the Upper North Saskatchewan and Red Deer River Basins : a scientific assessment

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To inform future land use planning in the Eastern Slopes of west-central Alberta, a review was conducted of key land use stressors and expected ecological responses. Altered fire regimes, forest... More ≫

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To inform future land use planning in the Eastern Slopes of west-central Alberta, a review was conducted of key land use stressors and expected ecological responses. Altered fire regimes, forest harvesting, and linear disturbances are key stressors that, along with climate, and other environmental drivers, affect wildlife, hydrology, and other valued ecosystem attributes. The current status of each stressor in the study area was characterized from geospatial and other environmental datasets, expected ecological responses were summarized from reviews of the published literature, and future research and monitoring priorities were identified.

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Alberta Indigenous community energy program guidelines

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The Alberta Indigenous Energy Efficiency (Retrofit) Program provides funding to improve energy efficiency of Indigenous communities and Indigenous organization-owned buildings. These guidelines... More ≫

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The Alberta Indigenous Energy Efficiency (Retrofit) Program provides funding to improve energy efficiency of Indigenous communities and Indigenous organization-owned buildings. These guidelines outline eligibility requirements, funding levels, eligible expenses, and application procedures for the grant.

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