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Oil Sands Monitoring Program : recommendation report (part 2 of 2)

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This report presents recommendations for the steps that should be taken by the Oils Sands Monitoring Program to: address the priority key questions that were identified as rising out of seven... More ≫

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This report presents recommendations for the steps that should be taken by the Oils Sands Monitoring Program to: address the priority key questions that were identified as rising out of seven workshops held between the end of October 2018 and early February 2019; achieve the program's objectives; and integrate the program in a manner consistent with its operational framework agreement.

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Climate Technology Task Force : report to the Government of Alberta

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The Climate Technology Task Force (CTTF) was established in September 2016 to lead stakeholder engagement and to provide recommendations on a framework to guide Alberta’s investments in greenhouse... More ≫

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The Climate Technology Task Force (CTTF) was established in September 2016 to lead stakeholder engagement and to provide recommendations on a framework to guide Alberta’s investments in greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction innovation and technology. This report presents the results of the work done by the CTTF. Six recommendations are made for consideration in developing Alberta’s Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework.

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Oil Sands Advisory Group (OSAG) : recommendations on innovation in the oil sands sector

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Presents the recommendations from the Oil Sands Advisory Group (OSAG) to the Government of Alberta on innovation as it pertains to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions in the oil sands... More ≫

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Presents the recommendations from the Oil Sands Advisory Group (OSAG) to the Government of Alberta on innovation as it pertains to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions in the oil sands sector. The recommendations are the second integrated component of the overall set of actions that will be required to effectively implement the Alberta Climate Leadership Plan (ACLP) and achieve the objectives in the plan. OSAG, composed of members from industry, environmental organizations and Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, was established in July 2016 to advise government on the oil sands aspects of the Climate Leadership Plan and to ensure that the Plan’s initiatives are effective and widely supported.

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Nutrient beneficial management practices evaluation project. Volume 2 : field study

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Numerous beneficial management practices (BMPs) have been developed and promoted to minimize the impacts of agriculture on the environment and increase the sustainability of the agricultural... More ≫

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Numerous beneficial management practices (BMPs) have been developed and promoted to minimize the impacts of agriculture on the environment and increase the sustainability of the agricultural industry. However, the effectiveness of BMPs under Alberta conditions is not well known. This study evaluates the effectiveness of nutrient BMPs on water quality improvement in prime agricultural regions in Alberta, at field and watershed scales, in order to provide viable options for sustainable agriculture and water quality protection.

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Nutrient beneficial management practices evaluation project. Volume 1 : summary and recommendations.

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This resource provides the conclusions and recommendations of the Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project, a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient... More ≫

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This resource provides the conclusions and recommendations of the Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project, a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient beneficial management practices at field and watershed scales in Alberta. Beneficial management practices are defined as conservation practices, management techniques, or social actions that minimize potential negative effects on the environment while being practical for producers to meet or exceed regulatory requirements and meet production targets.

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Continuing care health technologies roadmap : aging in the right place

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Alberta Health and Wellness released a new continuing care strategy, Aging in the Right Place, in December 2008. One of the initiatives identified in this strategy was the development of a health... More ≫

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Alberta Health and Wellness released a new continuing care strategy, Aging in the Right Place, in December 2008. One of the initiatives identified in this strategy was the development of a health technology roadmap which would inform the Government of Alberta about the current state of continuing care health technology and expected changes to this technology over the next 10 to 15 years. The purpose of this roadmap is to assist the Government with the selection and implementation of continuing care technology.

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