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Alberta wetland replacement fact sheet

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This fact sheet explains changes to the wetland replacement options.

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Culturally important wetland plants project

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Presents an overview of the Culturally Important Wetland Plants Project, which is funded under the Oil Sands Monitoring Program and is working to co-produce knowledge about culturally important... More ≫

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Presents an overview of the Culturally Important Wetland Plants Project, which is funded under the Oil Sands Monitoring Program and is working to co-produce knowledge about culturally important wetland plants through community-led, traditional environmental knowledge-based monitoring in the Athabasca and Peace oil sands regions.

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Wetland policy regulatory overview diagram

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Presents the wetland regulatory process in the format of a flowchart diagram.

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Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Desktop (ABWRET-D) fact sheet [2018]

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The Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Desktop (ABWRET-D) is used to determine the relative value of wetlands impacted by activities that require a Wetland Assessment and Impact Form. The... More ≫

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The Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Desktop (ABWRET-D) is used to determine the relative value of wetlands impacted by activities that require a Wetland Assessment and Impact Form. The tool will be used to inform planning and decision-making to mitigate wetland impacts while ensuring efficient and reasonable wetland assessment requirements. This fact sheet provides background information on the tool, explains how it works, and describes who must use it and when.

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Wetlands and water quality

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Presents information about the relationship between wetlands and water quality.

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Professional responsibilities in completion and assurance of wetland science, design and engineering work in Alberta : status update

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The purpose of Professional Responsibilities in Completion and Assurance of Wetland Science, Design and Engineering Work in Alberta is to provide wetland professionals a competency guideline for... More ≫

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The purpose of Professional Responsibilities in Completion and Assurance of Wetland Science, Design and Engineering Work in Alberta is to provide wetland professionals a competency guideline for wetland science, design, and engineering in Alberta under the Alberta Wetland Policy. Professionals wishing to authenticate wetland documents for regulatory submission under the Alberta Wetland Policy should use this document for self-evaluation, and to assist in the selection of appropriate contributing professionals.

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Alberta Wetland Policy implementation. Fact sheet : forestry

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In the fall of 2013, the Government of Alberta announced a new wetland policy for the province. The goal of the Alberta Wetland Policy is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta’s... More ≫

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In the fall of 2013, the Government of Alberta announced a new wetland policy for the province. The goal of the Alberta Wetland Policy is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta’s wetlands to sustain the benefits they provide to the environment, society and the economy. This two-page fact sheet provides information on the expected impact of the implementation of the policy on the forestry industry.

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Alberta Wetland Policy implementation. Fact sheet : agriculture

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In the fall of 2013, the Government of Alberta announced a new wetland policy for the province. The goal of the Alberta Wetland Policy is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta’s... More ≫

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In the fall of 2013, the Government of Alberta announced a new wetland policy for the province. The goal of the Alberta Wetland Policy is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta’s wetlands to sustain the benefits they provide to the environment, society and the economy. This two-page fact sheet provides information on the expected impact of the implementation of the policy for agricultural producers.

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Interim wetland science practitioner

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The Qualified Wetland Science Practitioner (QWSP) program and standards will help ensure that professionals are appropriately trained and equipped to assist applicants in progressing through all... More ≫

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The Qualified Wetland Science Practitioner (QWSP) program and standards will help ensure that professionals are appropriately trained and equipped to assist applicants in progressing through all stages of the wetland application process under the Alberta Wetland Policy. Requirements and practice standards for the QWSP designation are currently under development. In the meantime, an interim program has been established.

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Alberta's wetlands : good for my land, good for my business

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Summarizes information for residents, communities and businesses about Alberta's wetlands.

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