Publications

Guide to Water Act authorizations required for excavations (dugouts, borrow pits and other types of pits/excavations) [2024]

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This document clarifies authorization and application requirements under the Water Act and the Water (Ministerial) Regulation where excavations into the ground are proposed. Typically, excavations... More ≫

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This document clarifies authorization and application requirements under the Water Act and the Water (Ministerial) Regulation where excavations into the ground are proposed. Typically, excavations into the ground that may trigger Water Act authorizations are dugouts, borrow pits, pits, or other pits/excavations. This guide does not address excavations that may be created for the purpose of drainage, flood control, erosion control, or channel realignment. Also not addressed by this guide is the issue of whether evaporative loss is considered a "diversion of water" under the Water Act.

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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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Innovation catalyst grant : program guidelines

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These guidelines outline the eligibility criteria, the application process, and the responsibilities of successful applicants for the Innovation Catalyst Grant. The ICG is a panAlberta... More ≫

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These guidelines outline the eligibility criteria, the application process, and the responsibilities of successful applicants for the Innovation Catalyst Grant. The ICG is a panAlberta entrepreneurial fellowship designed to support recent graduates of a master's or PhD-level science, technology, engineering and math programs looking to develop a technology/products to bring to the market.

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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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Major innovation fund : call for proposals

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The Major Innovation Fund is an outcomes-focused program intended to build capacity and create Alberta-institution-led projects and initiatives which are designed to support research and... More ≫

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The Major Innovation Fund is an outcomes-focused program intended to build capacity and create Alberta-institution-led projects and initiatives which are designed to support research and technology development of strategic value at Alberta's post-secondary institutions. The program supports the research and commercialization priorities set out in the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy.

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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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