Publications

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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Environmental Assessment - Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola Project

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola project. The proposal is to construct and operate an aerial passenger ropeway system along... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola project. The proposal is to construct and operate an aerial passenger ropeway system along with a day lodge, trail networks, viewing platforms, suspension bridge and associated utility services infrastructure as part of the Silvertip Integrated Village Resort. The proposed passenger aerial gondola would connect the base area of the Silvertip Resort to an upper terminal on the summit ridge of Mount Lady MacDonald, via a mid-station integrated with the Silvertip Resort Village. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Qualitative assessment of the comparability of Alberta's laboratory analytical method descriptions. Part 1 : trace elements in water

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This report provides information for surface water quality data users to qualitatively compare datasets using method description information.

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Science support document : mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) and sheep (Ovis canadensis) areas disease buffer

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) and bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) areas disease buffer wildlife... More ≫

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) and bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) areas disease buffer wildlife sensitivity layer. Additionally, science support documents can be used by anyone to learn about a wildlife sensitivity layer and its connection to the Landscape Analysis Tool and associated conditions found in the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions.

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Snake protection plan : requirements for all disposition purposes and activities

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This document outlines practices required for all disposition types and activities occurring in snake habitat during the snake season for all stages (construction, operation, reclamation, etc.) of... More ≫

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This document outlines practices required for all disposition types and activities occurring in snake habitat during the snake season for all stages (construction, operation, reclamation, etc.) of the disposition.

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Science support document : greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus)

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) wildlife sensitivity layer. Additionally,... More ≫

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) wildlife sensitivity layer. Additionally, science support documents can be used by anyone to learn about a wildlife sensitivity layer and its connection to the Landscape Analysis Tool and associated conditions found in the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions.

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Science support document : sensitive snake species and hibernacula range

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the Sensitive Snake Species and Hibernacula Range sensitivity layer. Additionally, science support documents... More ≫

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the Sensitive Snake Species and Hibernacula Range sensitivity layer. Additionally, science support documents can be used by anyone to learn about a wildlife sensitivity layer and its connection to the Landscape Analysis Tool and associated conditions found in the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions.

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Science support document : critical habitat of aquatic species at risk

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the Critical Habitat of Aquatic Species at Risk Wildlife Sensitivity Layer. Additionally, the science... More ≫

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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the Critical Habitat of Aquatic Species at Risk Wildlife Sensitivity Layer. Additionally, the science support documents can be used by anyone to learn about a Wildlife Sensitivity Layer and its connection to the Landscape Analysis Tool and associated conditions found in the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions.

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Decontamination protocol for work in or near water

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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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Reclamation practices and criteria for powerlines

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This guide addresses those areas where supplementary guidance on reclamation and regulatory closure for powerline right-of-ways is required. This includes: transmission line right-of-ways on both... More ≫

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This guide addresses those areas where supplementary guidance on reclamation and regulatory closure for powerline right-of-ways is required. This includes: transmission line right-of-ways on both private land and public land, and distribution line right-of-ways on public land. The practices and criteria presented in this document are for use by powerline operators and qualified environmental professionals when removing powerlines, and for assessing powerline right-of-ways and associated lands.

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