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Advice to the Government of Alberta for consideration in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was appointed by Cabinet to provide strategic advice in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. In its advice submitted to the... More ≫

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was appointed by Cabinet to provide strategic advice in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. In its advice submitted to the government in December 2014, the council provided 69 recommendations in six topic areas: managing wetlands and lakes as part of watershed management; supporting biodiversity in the region; inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in land-use planning; community growth and community land-use planning; management of outdoor recreation; and economic development.

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North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council meeting notes and agendas

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was established in July 2014 to provide strategic advice to Cabinet regarding the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. Council... More ≫

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was established in July 2014 to provide strategic advice to Cabinet regarding the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. Council members attended eight multi-day, facilitated meetings in locations across the region between July and November of 2014. The meeting agendas and the meeting notes are included in this record. Also included is a list of the team members and a document with answers to frequently-asked questions about regional advisory councils.

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Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council meeting notes and agendas

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council was established on December 16, 2008, to provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Government of Alberta on the development of the Lower... More ≫

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council was established on December 16, 2008, to provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Government of Alberta on the development of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. It completed its mandate in March 2010 by providing its advice to government. The council met 13 times during its tenure. The meeting agendas and the meeting notes (when produced) are included in this record. Also included is a list of the team members and the team charter.

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Advice to the Government of Alberta regarding a vision for the Lower Athabasca Region

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council was appointed in December 2008 to provide strategic advice on various aspects of land use in the Lower Athabasca Region. The Council completed its... More ≫

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council was appointed in December 2008 to provide strategic advice on various aspects of land use in the Lower Athabasca Region. The Council completed its work in March 2010, at which time it submitted its advice to government.

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South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council meeting notes and agendas

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was established in May 2009 to provide strategic advice to Cabinet regarding the development of the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. It completed... More ≫

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was established in May 2009 to provide strategic advice to Cabinet regarding the development of the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. It completed its mandate in March 2011 by providing its advice to government. The council met 13 times during its tenure. The meeting agendas and the meeting notes are included in this record. Also included is a list of the team members and a roles and responsibilities document.

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Water erosion potential of soils in Alberta : estimates using a modified USLE

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Soil erosion has been long been recognized as a potential problem in Alberta. Prior to this study, focus had been mainly on soil erosion caused by wind. This study looks at water erosion in... More ≫

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Soil erosion has been long been recognized as a potential problem in Alberta. Prior to this study, focus had been mainly on soil erosion caused by wind. This study looks at water erosion in Alberta, and investigates the use of Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) as a method for assessing water erosion. This report describes the adaptation of USLE factors to Alberta conditions. A major modification was made to the precipitation component to recognize the contribution of spring snow melt.

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