Publications

Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program application guide

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The Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program was established in 2021 to provide financial and planning assistance to municipalities to remediate and reclaim roadway crossings that are... More ≫

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The Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program was established in 2021 to provide financial and planning assistance to municipalities to remediate and reclaim roadway crossings that are causing erosion, excessive sedimentation and fragmentation of fish habitat in Alberta.

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Water and wastewater operators' certification guidelines [2020]

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This resource outlines the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It provides... More ≫

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This resource outlines the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It provides municipal officials and facility managers with the information necessary to determine certification requirements, and provides operators the necessary details on applying for, and obtaining certification.

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Guideline for setback reviews [waste facility]

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This guidance is for developers, subdivision authorities and development authorities to evaluate a development permit or subdivision application where the setback distances to a waste facility are... More ≫

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This guidance is for developers, subdivision authorities and development authorities to evaluate a development permit or subdivision application where the setback distances to a waste facility are planned or being considered for a reduction. The guidance provided applies to specified developments encroaching on waste management facilities, and waste management facilities encroaching on specified developments.

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Quick reference guide : fish and wildlife internet mapping tool

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This guide provides users with a general overview on how to use the Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool to view species inventory spatial data generated by the Fisheries and Wildlife... More ≫

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This guide provides users with a general overview on how to use the Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool to view species inventory spatial data generated by the Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System, and how to generate reports and maps using available data.

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Fish and wildlife internet mapping tool : metadata guide

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This guide provides users of the Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool with a listing of Alberta Environment and Parks datasets relevant to fish and wildlife species inventory data.

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Quantification protocol for vent gas reduction : technology innovation and emissions reduction (TIER) regulation

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This quantification protocol is written for the oil and gas industry where methane that is normally vented is capture and either conserved or combusted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The... More ≫

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This quantification protocol is written for the oil and gas industry where methane that is normally vented is capture and either conserved or combusted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The protocol provides a methodology to quantify the greenhouse gas emission reductions from capturing vented methane. Since methane has a much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide this protocol has the potential to enable project developers to achieve significant reductions and generate emission offsets.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #15 : American black bear (Ursus americanus) hazing from industrial sites

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Class Protocols provide guidance on conducting wildlife research of particular types. In order to obtain a research permit, researchers are required to follow class protocols or provide detailed... More ≫

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Class Protocols provide guidance on conducting wildlife research of particular types. In order to obtain a research permit, researchers are required to follow class protocols or provide detailed rationale to request an exception. The newly developed Class Protocol for black bear hazing provides guidance to industry, researchers and government on discouraging the presence of black bears near industrial locations occupied by workers.

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Remedial action plan guide

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This guide provides information on the requirements of Alberta Environment and Parks for remedial action plans, outlined in the Remediation Regulation, for contaminated sites regulated by the department. More ≫

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This guide provides information on the requirements of Alberta Environment and Parks for remedial action plans, outlined in the Remediation Regulation, for contaminated sites regulated by the department.

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Wildlife research permit and collection licence guidance [2020]

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This collection of documents provides guidance and answers to frequently asked questions to wildlife researchers and users of the Online Permitting and Clearance (OPaC) permit application system... More ≫

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This collection of documents provides guidance and answers to frequently asked questions to wildlife researchers and users of the Online Permitting and Clearance (OPaC) permit application system for wildlife research and for some Parks research. The documents outline the application, review and approval process for wildlife research permits and collection licences.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #014 : capture, handling, translocation and release of Ord’s kangaroo rat

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Class Protocols provide guidance on conducting wildlife research of particular types. In order to obtain a research permit, researchers are required to follow class protocols or provide detailed... More ≫

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Class Protocols provide guidance on conducting wildlife research of particular types. In order to obtain a research permit, researchers are required to follow class protocols or provide detailed rationale to request an exception. The newly developed Class Protocol for Ord’s kangaroo rat provides guidance to researchers and government on capture, handling and marking as well as conservation translocations of this endangered species.

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