Publications

Code of practice for compost facilities : fact sheet

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This fact sheet outlines the key components and clarifies any confusing regulatory requirements of the Code of Practice for Compost Facilities.

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Specified Gas Emitters Regulation and Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation results

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This document contains a table showing annual amounts of carbon offsets from 2007 to 2019 resulting from industry compliance with the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation and THE Carbon... More ≫

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This document contains a table showing annual amounts of carbon offsets from 2007 to 2019 resulting from industry compliance with the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation and THE Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation.

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Decontamination protocol for work in or near water : quick reference guide

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Alberta’s decontamination protocol helps ensure the proper cleaning of watercraft and other equipment used in water to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species and fish disease. The revised... More ≫

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Alberta’s decontamination protocol helps ensure the proper cleaning of watercraft and other equipment used in water to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species and fish disease. The revised Decontamination Protocol will better protect Alberta waters by providing clear directions for realistic decontamination methods that can be applied by a wide range of users. It is important to have consistent direction on practices for cleaning of equipment after it has come in contact with water and before moving to different waters.

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Assessing toxicity of treated oil sands process-affected water : experimental study design

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Describes efforts being taken by provincial regulators (Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator) to gather scientific information to inform future decisions around the... More ≫

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Describes efforts being taken by provincial regulators (Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator) to gather scientific information to inform future decisions around the potential for the release of treated oil sands process water into the Lower Athabasca River.

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North Wabasca Lake monitoring project

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This fact sheet presents a collaboration between the Environmental Monitoring and Science Division of Alberta Environment and Parks and Bigstone Cree Nation. The goal of the project was to collect... More ≫

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This fact sheet presents a collaboration between the Environmental Monitoring and Science Division of Alberta Environment and Parks and Bigstone Cree Nation. The goal of the project was to collect scientifically credible water quality data and report on the condition of the lake ecosystem. The fact sheet provides a short summary of the project and highlights key findings using plain-language. The target audience includes community members and the general public.

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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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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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Wildlife sweep conditions in the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions

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This fact sheet is a guide to understanding wildlife sweeps for Alberta public lands disposition holders, licensees or permit holders. Addressed are expectations about wildlife sweeps associated... More ≫

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This fact sheet is a guide to understanding wildlife sweeps for Alberta public lands disposition holders, licensees or permit holders. Addressed are expectations about wildlife sweeps associated with the related Standards and Conditions that apply to Alberta Public Lands dispositions covered in the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions.

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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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Specified Gas Emitters Regulation results

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Year-by-year summary of the results of the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation on the reduction of greenhouse gases in Alberta. As of January 2018, the regulation has achieved cumulative reductions... More ≫

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Year-by-year summary of the results of the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation on the reduction of greenhouse gases in Alberta. As of January 2018, the regulation has achieved cumulative reductions of 95 million tonnes through operational changes and investing in Alberta-based carbon offsets.

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