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McPherson Coulee water conservation objective

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the McPherson Coulee. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the McPherson Coulee. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada Station No. 05BH014 (Nose Creek above Airdrie). Water conservation objectives set out the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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Waiparous Creek water conservation objective

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for Waiparous Creek in the Bow River basin. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for Waiparous Creek in the Bow River basin. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada Station No. 05BG006 (Waiparous Creek near the Mouth). Water conservation objectives set out the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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West Arrowwood Creek water conservation objective

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for West Arrowwood Creek in the Bow River basin. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for West Arrowwood Creek in the Bow River basin. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada Station No. 05BM014 (West Arrowwood Creek near Arrowwood). Water conservation objectives set out the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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Alberta Wetland Classification System guide

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Incorporates and merges information from existing wetland classification systems to provide a holistic classification system for Alberta. The guide is tailored specifically for wetlands in... More ≫

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Incorporates and merges information from existing wetland classification systems to provide a holistic classification system for Alberta. The guide is tailored specifically for wetlands in Alberta, providing suites of key indicators that in conjunction will help to classify different wetlands, particularly in the field. Overall, the intent of the guide is to achieve a standardized provincial wetland classification system.

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Northeast Alberta operating ground rules

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This document outlines the ground rules which apply to all forest companies operating in northeast Alberta’s forest management units and the Alberta-Pacific Forest Management Agreement. Ground... More ≫

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This document outlines the ground rules which apply to all forest companies operating in northeast Alberta’s forest management units and the Alberta-Pacific Forest Management Agreement. Ground rules are the practices used in planning and conducting timber harvesting operations. They constitute the methods used to implement decisions made in Forest Management Plans (FMP) and other higher-level plans such as Integrated Resource Plans (IRP). Ground rules establish practices that minimize the chance of negative effects from timber harvesting and forest management operations and activities.

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Western Canada white nose syndrome transmission prevention

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White-nose Syndrome is an emerging disease concern in bats in eastern North America and is expected to spread to western North America in the coming years. This document outlines how the public... More ≫

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White-nose Syndrome is an emerging disease concern in bats in eastern North America and is expected to spread to western North America in the coming years. This document outlines how the public can prevent the spread of the Pseudogymnoascus destructans fungus, which causes the disease in bats.

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Ambient audit program protocol

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This document outlines the procedures used in the Ambient Air Audit Program. Field and laboratory audit procedures, audit failure criteria and consequences are covered in this document. Also... More ≫

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This document outlines the procedures used in the Ambient Air Audit Program. Field and laboratory audit procedures, audit failure criteria and consequences are covered in this document. Also included are quality assurance measures and the maintenance of standards for the ambient air audit program.

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Smoke Lake lake level objective

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This schedule sets out the lake level objective for Smoke Lake.

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Integrated standards and guidelines : enhanced approval process (EAP)

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This document represents the Enhanced Approval Process (EAP) integrated standards and guidelines, and identifies information and requirements for in-scope EAP applications and dispositions. The... More ≫

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This document represents the Enhanced Approval Process (EAP) integrated standards and guidelines, and identifies information and requirements for in-scope EAP applications and dispositions. The EAP is the process used to make surface land use applications to the government. It incorporates processes, procedures, policies, and information technology systems and tools to create a streamlined, efficient and effective approval process.

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Oldman River water conservation objective : Segment 3 : Rocky Coulee confluence to Belly River confluence

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the Oldman River from the confluence of Rocky Coulee to the confluence of the Belly River. Water conservation objectives set out... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the Oldman River from the confluence of Rocky Coulee to the confluence of the Belly River. Water conservation objectives set out the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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