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Alberta landfill and composting facility operator certification guideline

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All landfills and composting facilities regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) are required to have certified operators. This includes any Class II and Class III landfill that accepts... More ≫

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All landfills and composting facilities regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) are required to have certified operators. This includes any Class II and Class III landfill that accepts only industrial waste. Composting facilities that are regulated through the Natural Resources Conservation Board do not need to have certified operators under this program. The Alberta Landfill and Composting Facility Operator Certification Program involves industry associations as certifying partners. The certifying partners: Administer exams; Manage certificates; Provide training programs. The Northern Lights Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA-NLC) and the Compost Council of Canada (CCC) are the certifying partners representing the landfill industry and composting industry, respectively.

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Echinococcus multilocularis in Alberta

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of echinococcus multilocularis in Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife... More ≫

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of echinococcus multilocularis in Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management, public significance, and prevention and control measures that can be taken. One in a series of fact sheets on common parasites and diseases of fishes and wildlife in Alberta.

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Watershed resiliency and restoration program

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ESRD has established the WRRP to promote the long-term ability of watersheds to mitigate the effects of future flood and drought events. The primary objective of the program is to increase the... More ≫

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ESRD has established the WRRP to promote the long-term ability of watersheds to mitigate the effects of future flood and drought events. The primary objective of the program is to increase the natural ability of the province's watersheds to reduce the intensity, magnitude, duration and effects of flooding and drought through watershed mitigation measures. Additionally, the program aims to address impacts of past flooding and/or droughts through the restoration of degraded priority areas of watersheds which will enhance communities' ability to withstand future flooding or droughts.

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development annual report

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Annual report for the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development

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Update report on Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's upstream oil and gas reclamation certificate program

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands. The program was expanded to include public lands in 1978 and revised in... More ≫

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands. The program was expanded to include public lands in 1978 and revised in 2003 to increase the province's ability to handle certificate applications while maintaining environmental standards.

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Environmental Assessment Program : year-end statistics

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Statistical summary of the Environmental Assessment Program.

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Lower Athabasca management area mountain pine beetle aerial survey

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Maps showing areas of the Lower Athabasca management area in which forest damage has occurred due to the mountain pine beetle. Forest damage maps are generally released annually and are based on... More ≫

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Maps showing areas of the Lower Athabasca management area in which forest damage has occurred due to the mountain pine beetle. Forest damage maps are generally released annually and are based on the most current information available from various surveys and reports.

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Lower Athabasca management area spruce budworm aerial survey

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Maps showing areas of the Lower Athabasca management area in which forest damage has occurred due to the spruce budworm. Forest damage maps are generally released annually and are based on the... More ≫

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Maps showing areas of the Lower Athabasca management area in which forest damage has occurred due to the spruce budworm. Forest damage maps are generally released annually and are based on the most current information available from various surveys and reports.

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Lower Athabasca management area aspen aerial survey

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Maps showing areas of the Lower Athabasca management area in which forest damage has occurred due to various aspen defoliators. Maps are generally released annually and are based on the most... More ≫

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Maps showing areas of the Lower Athabasca management area in which forest damage has occurred due to various aspen defoliators. Maps are generally released annually and are based on the most current information available from various surveys and reports.

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Lower Athabasca management area aerial survey [abiotic pests]

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Maps showing areas of the Lower Athabasca management area in which forest damage has occurred due to various abiotic factors, such as drought, heat, flooding, hail, or lightning. Updated maps are... More ≫

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Maps showing areas of the Lower Athabasca management area in which forest damage has occurred due to various abiotic factors, such as drought, heat, flooding, hail, or lightning. Updated maps are generally released annually.

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