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Alberta's irrigation : a strategy for the future : strategy measures

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In 2014 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released Alberta's Irrigation: A Strategy For The Future. The document included five key strategies which together laid out the department's... More ≫

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In 2014 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released Alberta's Irrigation: A Strategy For The Future. The document included five key strategies which together laid out the department's blueprint for the future of the irrigation industry in Alberta. In an effort to manage and measure each of these strategies, an annual measurement and reporting of results was implemented.

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Alberta drought response plan

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Alberta's Drought Response Plan is a multi-stage roadmap, covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health... More ≫

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Alberta's Drought Response Plan is a multi-stage roadmap, covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health and safety. The plan outlines: five stages of Alberta's drought response; the roles and responsibilities of partners, including government, to help everyone collaborate and communicate; regulatory and non-regulatory approaches and tools that may be used in various drought conditions; and how and when emergencies would be declared as a last resort.

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Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council strategic plan

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The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council is a provincial government regulatory agency established by the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act to supervise, and advise the Minister... More ≫

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The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council is a provincial government regulatory agency established by the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act to supervise, and advise the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry on matters relating to Alberta's agricultural marketing boards and commissions. Marketing Council develops its strategic plan on a three-year cycle and reviews the plan each year.

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Rangeland grazing framework

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Alberta has approximately 3.3 million hectares of Crown rangelands held under grazing dispositions. The Rangeland Grazing Framework recognizes that sustainable management of Alberta's Crown... More ≫

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Alberta has approximately 3.3 million hectares of Crown rangelands held under grazing dispositions. The Rangeland Grazing Framework recognizes that sustainable management of Alberta's Crown rangelands relies on collaborative land management by the disposition holder and the province. The framework supports the province's Crown land vision by outlining the essential role of grazing and rangeland stewardship by disposition holders in achieving the environmental objective and long-lasting economic and social outcomes on Crown rangelands that benefit all Albertans.

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Alberta Porsild’s bryum recovery plan

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This recovery plan outlines the reasons the Porsild's bryum is endangered, lists ongoing threats, and describes the recovery goal, recovery strategies and actions.

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Alberta whitebark pine and limber pine recovery plan

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This recovery plan outlines the reasons the whitebark pine and limber pine are endangered, highlights the species' distribution and population trends, threats, and conservation actions to date... More ≫

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This recovery plan outlines the reasons the whitebark pine and limber pine are endangered, highlights the species' distribution and population trends, threats, and conservation actions to date lists, and describes the goals, objectives, strategies, and specific priority actions required to maintain or recover the species.

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Meat facility standards [2022]

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat... More ≫

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat Inspection Regulation, which requires the licensed operator to comply with the MFS. It describes the minimum regulatory requirements for the facility environment and for food production controls.

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Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development business plan

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public ministry business plans. The ministry business... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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Alberta western grebe recovery plan

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This is the recovery plan for the western grebe, a colonial nesting water bird in Alberta that is listed as Threatened under the Wildlife Act. It includes a situational analysis, threats... More ≫

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This is the recovery plan for the western grebe, a colonial nesting water bird in Alberta that is listed as Threatened under the Wildlife Act. It includes a situational analysis, threats assessment, recovery goals and objective, and strategies and actions to recover the species.

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Alberta slender mouse-ear-cress recovery plan

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This is the recovery plan for the slender mouse-ear-cress, a rare biennial plant that occurs in few locations in southern Alberta and which is listed as Endangered under the Wildlife Act. The plan... More ≫

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This is the recovery plan for the slender mouse-ear-cress, a rare biennial plant that occurs in few locations in southern Alberta and which is listed as Endangered under the Wildlife Act. The plan includes a situational analysis, threats assessment, recovery goals and objective, and strategies and actions to recover the species.

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