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Measurement of particulate matter by synchronized hybrid ambient real-time particulate monitor (5030 & 5030i) : standard operating procedure

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This is the standard operating procedure for measuring ambient particulate matter. It provides guidance for the operation, calibration and maintenance of the Thermo Scientific Model 5030 and... More ≫

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This is the standard operating procedure for measuring ambient particulate matter. It provides guidance for the operation, calibration and maintenance of the Thermo Scientific Model 5030 and 5030i Synchronized Hybrid Ambient Real-time Particulate (SHARP) Monitors. The SOP provides procedures consistent with national and international standards to Alberta Environment and Parks staff, Airsheds and other organizations across Alberta for monitoring PM under OSM.

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Measurement of SO2 by ultraviolet fluorescence SO2 analyzer : standard operating procedure

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This document is a standard operating procedure for measuring Sulphur Dioxide concentration in ambient air environment. The use of the ultraviolet fluorescence SO2 analyzers technology for... More ≫

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This document is a standard operating procedure for measuring Sulphur Dioxide concentration in ambient air environment. The use of the ultraviolet fluorescence SO2 analyzers technology for measuring ambient SO2 is the basis of this SOP. Staff from Alberta Environment and Parks, Airsheds and other organizations across Alberta monitoring SO2 concentration under the Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring will benefit from this SOP. The SOP also ensures consistency and comparability of SO2 data collected across monitoring programs across Alberta. Future revisions to this SOP will reflect any technology updates.

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Chlorophyll-A filtration standard operating procedure

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This document describes the procedures, methods, and practices used by Alberta Environment and Parks Resource Stewardship Division personnel when filtering water samples for analysis of... More ≫

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This document describes the procedures, methods, and practices used by Alberta Environment and Parks Resource Stewardship Division personnel when filtering water samples for analysis of chlorophyll-a (chl-a) in phytoplankton after surface water sampling events. The procedures in this document are to be followed when filtering samples in the workplace laboratory or in the field. This document is a revised version of a previous procedure found in Section 2.7 of the Aquatic Ecosystems Field Sampling Protocols (Alberta Environment, 2006).

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #009 : canid capture, handling, immobilization and release

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 009 applies to foot-hold trapping, neck snaring, helicopter net-gunning, helicopter darting.. This... More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 009 applies to foot-hold trapping, neck snaring, helicopter net-gunning, helicopter darting.. This protocol was adopted on March 19, 2020.

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Summary of ISO/IEC 17025

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This document provides an overview of the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17025 document entitled General Requirements... More ≫

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This document provides an overview of the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17025 document entitled General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories, which is the international standard for quality assurance that all Canadian accredited laboratories must meet.

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Aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques : protocol manual

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This document is intended to serve as a reference for biologists conducting aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques. Based on the wide acceptance of distance sampling methods... More ≫

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This document is intended to serve as a reference for biologists conducting aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques. Based on the wide acceptance of distance sampling methods and the success of earlier studies, Alberta is moving towards implementing distance sampling methods for estimating ungulate population density and abundance.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #005 : capture, handling, immobilization and release of bears

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 005 applies to live capture of bears by way of leg snares, culvert/barrel traps, or remote darting... More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 005 applies to live capture of bears by way of leg snares, culvert/barrel traps, or remote darting from air or ground. This protocol was adopted on February 11, 2005.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #012 : cougar (Puma concolor) capture, handling, immobilization and release

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 012 applies to pursuit with dogs, and immobilization. This protocol was adopted on July 22, 2013.

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Invasive DNA collection from wildlife species

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. This addendum to class protocols #001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 007, 008, 009, 010, 012 applies to the procedures for invasive DNA... More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. This addendum to class protocols #001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 007, 008, 009, 010, 012 applies to the procedures for invasive DNA collection including buccal swabs, whole blood, tissue biopsy darting and hair/feather pluck. This addendum was adopted on July 22, 2013.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #013 : ungulate survey protocol for species detection and monitoring purposes

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 013 applies to ungulate presence / not detected via observations. This protocol was adopted on July 22, 2013. More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 013 applies to ungulate presence / not detected via observations. This protocol was adopted on July 22, 2013.

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