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Environmental assessment program: Alberta's environmental assessment process

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Presents an overview of the environmental assessment process. The purpose of an environmental assessment is to gather information about the consequences of a proposed project, provide an... More ≫

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Presents an overview of the environmental assessment process. The purpose of an environmental assessment is to gather information about the consequences of a proposed project, provide an opportunity for people who may be affected by a proposed project to express concerns, and to support sustainable development.

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Conventional oil and gas sector : TIER fact sheet

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As of January 1, 2020, the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction automatically applies to facilities that emit 100,000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gases. Oil and... More ≫

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As of January 1, 2020, the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction automatically applies to facilities that emit 100,000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gases. Oil and gas facilities under this threshold have the option to voluntarily become a regulated facility under TIER by becoming an aggregate facility. This fact sheet provides an overview of the benefits of being regulated, how to become a regulated facility, reduction requirements, and associated costs of being a regulated facility.

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Respect our lakes : responsible lake living

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This brochure highlights actions individuals can take in the watershed, on the shore and in the water to help maintain or improve the health of Alberta lakes.

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Respect our lakes : lake legislation in Alberta

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This one-page infographic provides a handy overview of a lakeshore property in Alberta, indicating what part of a property is private land, what part is public land, and the provincial and federal... More ≫

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This one-page infographic provides a handy overview of a lakeshore property in Alberta, indicating what part of a property is private land, what part is public land, and the provincial and federal legislation that applies to each of these areas.

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Respect our lakes : responsible lake recreation

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This brochure explains how to enjoy recreational activities on Alberta's lakes while minimizing the impacts of these activities, to ensure that our lakes remain healthy and safe for everyone to enjoy.

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Respect our lakes : roles of key lake organizations in Alberta

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This one-page infographic provides a handy listing of the various organizations working together to support healthy lakes in Alberta and the role each plays.

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Respect our lakes : agriculture around Alberta lakes

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from... More ≫

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from agricultural activity out of Alberta's lakes.

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Respect our lakes : cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)

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This brochure provides information on blue-green algal blooms, how they affect the water quality of a lake, and what lake users should do to protect the health of themselves, their families, and... More ≫

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This brochure provides information on blue-green algal blooms, how they affect the water quality of a lake, and what lake users should do to protect the health of themselves, their families, and their pets if a bloom is present in their lake.

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Extended producer responsibility : information for producers

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This fact sheet aimed at product produces provides an overview for of Alberta's new extended producer responsibility (EPR) system. The EPR system shifts the physical and financial burden of... More ≫

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This fact sheet aimed at product produces provides an overview for of Alberta's new extended producer responsibility (EPR) system. The EPR system shifts the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing and recycling waste to product producers and away from local governments and taxpayers. The new EPR system will focus on single-use products, packaging and paper products, as well as hazardous and special products.

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Extended producer responsibility : information for Albertans

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This fact sheet provides an overview of Alberta's new extended producer responsibility (EPR) system, which shifts the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing and recycling... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides an overview of Alberta's new extended producer responsibility (EPR) system, which shifts the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing and recycling waste to product producers and away from local governments and taxpayers. The new EPR system will focus on single-use products, packaging and paper products, as well as hazardous and special products.

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