Publications

Public Lands Act [fact sheet]

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The purpose of the Public Lands Act and its regulations is to regulate public land allocations, the sale or transfer pf public land to other levels of government or private entities, and the uses... More ≫

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The purpose of the Public Lands Act and its regulations is to regulate public land allocations, the sale or transfer pf public land to other levels of government or private entities, and the uses of public land. these uses of public lands include recreational use, commercial use and industrial use.

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Prohibited debris : before you burn...learn!

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Provides information about burning basics, what can and/or can't be burned, when a permit is needed to burn and prohibited areas.

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Domestic pesticides : retail vendor

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The information presented in this fact sheet summarizes regulatory requirements for the retail sale of Domestic Class pesticides.

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Compliance assurance activities and enforcement actions

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Alberta Environment and Parks uses a balance of education, prevention and enforcement to ensure compliance with Alberta's environmental and natural resources legislation. Where non-compliance is... More ≫

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Alberta Environment and Parks uses a balance of education, prevention and enforcement to ensure compliance with Alberta's environmental and natural resources legislation. Where non-compliance is identified either through mandatory reporting or a compliance inspection, all of the circumstances of the alleged contravention are evaluated to determine if the responsible party was duly diligent in their effort.

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Forests Act [fact sheet]

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Provides information on Forests Act standards, guidelines and compliance assurance.

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Climate Change and Emissions Management Act [fact sheet]

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The province of Alberta's Climate Change and Emissions Management Act provides a framework for the implementation of Alberta's action plan on climate change. This legislation strengthens and... More ≫

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The province of Alberta's Climate Change and Emissions Management Act provides a framework for the implementation of Alberta's action plan on climate change. This legislation strengthens and complements the existing statues on environmental protection and resource management related to air emissions.

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Compliance assurance program

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Provides background on the education, prevention and enforcement components of the Compliance Assurance program delivered by the Operations Division of Environment and Parks.

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Storing and disposing of hazardous waste and recyclables [2015]

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This fact sheet provides information about proper storage and containment of these materials in order to protect Alberta's air, land and water from contamination.

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Sustaining the subsistence food fishery and conserving fish stocks for future generations : a summary of domestic fishing regulations in Alberta [2015]

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for managing the province’s fish resources. This includes as a first priority the proper management and conservation of fish stocks in order to ensure an... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for managing the province’s fish resources. This includes as a first priority the proper management and conservation of fish stocks in order to ensure an abundance of fish in the future. Providing for subsistence fishing needs is recognized in allocating surplus fish stocks that are not required to maintain fish populations. In Alberta, the constitutionally protected rights of eligible Indians to fish for food is recognized in law and by government policy. This resource provides summary of the current regulations for Indian subsistence or “domestic” fishing, as well as the regulations that apply to other potential users of domestic fishing licences.

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Walleye (lakes) population status history

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Describes the collapse of the walleye population prior to the 1980s and conservation efforts undertaken to support the recovery of the species.

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