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Land-Use Framework South Saskatchewan Regional Plan : implementation progress report

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan came into effect in September 2014, and was the second regional plan established under Alberta's Land Use Framework. The progress reports offer information... More ≫

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan came into effect in September 2014, and was the second regional plan established under Alberta's Land Use Framework. The progress reports offer information regarding the work accomplished or the barriers encountered in implementing the the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan and highlight the status of all the strategic commitments made in the plan. The reports meet the legislative requirements described in the Alberta Land Stewardship Act and the regulatory requirements embedded in the plan. They also fulfill a public commitment to regularly monitor and answer the question "was progress made toward achieving desired regional objectives expressed within the approved regional plans?"

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Status of surface water quality, South Saskatchewan Region, Alberta

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This report presents median and 90th percentile (peak) concentrations calculated from monthly water quality samples at Long-Term River Network stations across the South Saskatchewan River Basin.... More ≫

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This report presents median and 90th percentile (peak) concentrations calculated from monthly water quality samples at Long-Term River Network stations across the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The results of the report address whether there is a significant change in water quality parameters from historical concentrations, and whether there were any exceedances of limits as defined in the South Saskatchewan Region Surface Water Quality Management Framework. The data provided in this report fulfills the reporting requirements mandated by the Framework, which supports the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. This publication informs appropriate management responses where necessary and provides reporting of ambient conditions to the Alberta public.

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Status of air quality in Alberta : air zones report

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These reports summarize the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards status for Alberta’s air zones for ambient concentrations of fine particulate matter, ground-level ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and... More ≫

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These reports summarize the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards status for Alberta’s air zones for ambient concentrations of fine particulate matter, ground-level ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur dioxide. These reports also summarizes the status of air quality in relation to the Air Quality Management Frameworks currently in place in Alberta: the Lower Athabasca AQMF supporting the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan and the South Saskatchewan AQMF supporting the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.

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Status of air quality, South Saskatchewan Region, Alberta

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In this report, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and fine particulate matter concentrations measured at continuous air monitoring stations in the South Saskatchewan Region are assessed against the ambient... More ≫

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In this report, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and fine particulate matter concentrations measured at continuous air monitoring stations in the South Saskatchewan Region are assessed against the ambient air quality triggers and limits set by the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. Management levels are assigned to each monitoring station based on the results of this assessment.

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2017 status of air quality, South Saskatchewan Region, Alberta : reporting on the South Saskatchewan air quality management framework for January 2017 - December 2017

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This report summarizes the 2017 status of air quality relative to the triggers and limits for nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and fine particulate matter. This report is produced to fulfill the ambient... More ≫

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This report summarizes the 2017 status of air quality relative to the triggers and limits for nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and fine particulate matter. This report is produced to fulfill the ambient condition reporting requirements required by the Air Quality Management Framework, which support the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.

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2017-2018 status of surface water quality, South Saskatchewan Region, Alberta

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This report was prepared by the Environmental Monitoring and Science Division to fulfill reporting requirements mandated by the South Saskatchewan Region Surface Water Quality Management... More ≫

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This report was prepared by the Environmental Monitoring and Science Division to fulfill reporting requirements mandated by the South Saskatchewan Region Surface Water Quality Management Framework, which supports the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. This report communicates whether water quality triggers or limits were exceeded in 2017-2018.

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Grassland conservation tools project : summary report

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The report is a summary of an extensive literature search related to landscape conservation tools in North America and internationally. It identifies the types of conservation tools that could be... More ≫

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The report is a summary of an extensive literature search related to landscape conservation tools in North America and internationally. It identifies the types of conservation tools that could be tailored for application in Alberta to protect native prairie grasslands. Additional opportunities for future research are also outlined, which may help catalyze the formation of partnerships to protect Alberta's intact native grasslands. The report addresses Alberta's South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, Strategy 3.14b: exploring conservation approaches and tools for protecting intact native grasslands.

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South Saskatchewan regional plan 2014-2024 : amended May 2018

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan establishes a long-term vision for the South Saskatchewan Region and aligns provincial policies at the regional level to balance Alberta's economic,... More ≫

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan establishes a long-term vision for the South Saskatchewan Region and aligns provincial policies at the regional level to balance Alberta's economic, environmental and social goals. The regional plan also includes strategies for responsible energy development, sustainable farming and ranching, recreation, forest management, and nature-based tourism. It has been established under the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, and the Land Use Framework. This version of the SSRP was amended in May 2018, and came into effect on May 31, 2018.

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Status of surface water quality, South Saskatchewan Region, Alberta for April 2016 – March 2017

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Presents results of monthly monitoring of water quality indicators at nine Long-Term River Network stations within the South Saskatchewan Region during the period April 2016 to March 2017, and... More ≫

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Presents results of monthly monitoring of water quality indicators at nine Long-Term River Network stations within the South Saskatchewan Region during the period April 2016 to March 2017, and reports whether water quality triggers or limits were exceeded during this period. The report was prepared by Environmental Monitoring and Science Division of Alberta Environment and Parks to fulfill reporting requirements mandated by the Surface Water Quality Management Framework, which supports the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.

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2015 and 2016 status of air quality, South Saskatchewan Region, Alberta

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Presents results of monitoring of nitrogen dioxide, ozone and particulate matter at air monitoring stations in the South Saskatchewan region, and reports whether air quality triggers or limits... More ≫

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Presents results of monitoring of nitrogen dioxide, ozone and particulate matter at air monitoring stations in the South Saskatchewan region, and reports whether air quality triggers or limits were exceeded during this period. The report was prepared by Environmental Monitoring and Science Division of Alberta Environment and Parks to fulfill reporting requirements mandated by the the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.

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