Publications

Quantification protocol for agricultural nitrous oxide emission reductions. Draft version 1.1

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The scope of this protocol is limited to on-farm reductions of emissions from nitrogen sources and fuel use associated with the management of synthetic fertilizer, manure fertilizer and crop... More ≫

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The scope of this protocol is limited to on-farm reductions of emissions from nitrogen sources and fuel use associated with the management of synthetic fertilizer, manure fertilizer and crop residues. Greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions associated with carbon sequestration in the soil and off-site emission reductions affected by the manufacture and distribution of nitrogen fertilizers are excluded from the protocol. The exclusion of off-site reductions of fertilizer manufacturing increases conservativeness in emission reduction calculations and limits the scope of quantification to those sources, sinks and/or reservoirs for which data are readily available.

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Government of Alberta standards for zoos in Alberta [2015]

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The general purpose is to ensure that facilities requiring an Alberta Zoo Permit meet acceptable standards that provide a suitable environment for an animal collections and visitors, an... More ≫

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The general purpose is to ensure that facilities requiring an Alberta Zoo Permit meet acceptable standards that provide a suitable environment for an animal collections and visitors, an environment that emphasizes education, where off-site display occurs there is minimum risk to surrounding free-ranging wildlife,domestic animals and people, and in some cases provide an opportunity for scientific research and animal propagation to support wildlife conservation programs.

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Logyard management standards

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Funding has been made available through the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta to reimburse industry for management of mountain pine beetle populations that would otherwise be the... More ≫

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Funding has been made available through the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta to reimburse industry for management of mountain pine beetle populations that would otherwise be the responsibility of the Province. Logyard management programs are one of the eligible activities under the grant program. In order to receive grant funding, management plans must follow the standards described in this document.

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Quantification protocol for CO2 capture and permanent storage in deep saline aquifers. Version : draft for public comment

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This protocol scope covers the full carbon capture and storage chain from capture through compression, transport, injection and storage.

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Quantification protocol for biofuel production and usage. Version 2.0

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Written for the biofuel production facility or project developer, this protocol quantifies the emission reductions from the avoidance of fossil fuel consumption when the fossil fuel is replaced by... More ≫

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Written for the biofuel production facility or project developer, this protocol quantifies the emission reductions from the avoidance of fossil fuel consumption when the fossil fuel is replaced by biofuels on an equivalent energy potential basis. The protocol also includes reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to any heat/power production and electricity generation related to the process, and from the avoidance of landfilling any materials which may be diverted for conversion to biofuel. The protocol is not intended to be prescriptive, but instead serve as a generic “recipe” for biofuel facility owners and operators to follow in order to meet measurement, monitoring and GHG quantification requirements.

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Environmental quality guidelines for Alberta surface waters [2014]

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This document updates and expands surface water quality and aquatic ecosystem guidelines for Alberta and provides science-based recommendations that protect water uses and form a cornerstone of... More ≫

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This document updates and expands surface water quality and aquatic ecosystem guidelines for Alberta and provides science-based recommendations that protect water uses and form a cornerstone of aquatic ecosystem management and protection. Included are guidelines for surface water quality (to protect aquatic life, agricultural, and recreational uses), sediment quality, and tissue residue (to protect wildlife consumers).

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Quantification protocol for energy generation from the combustion of biomass waste. Version 2.0

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This protocol provides requirements for quantifying emissions reductions (offset credits) from the combustion of biomass wastes to generate energy to displace fossil fuel sourced energy and, if... More ≫

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This protocol provides requirements for quantifying emissions reductions (offset credits) from the combustion of biomass wastes to generate energy to displace fossil fuel sourced energy and, if applicable, from avoided GHG emissions from changes in disposal practices for the biomass wastes. Familiarity with and general understanding of the operation of biomass energy production is required.

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Standard for sampling of small streams in Alberta (public version)

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This standard is meant to serve as a "minimum criteria" for surveys of small, easily wadeable streams, and is designed to capture essential data from descriptions of habitat, fish community... More ≫

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This standard is meant to serve as a "minimum criteria" for surveys of small, easily wadeable streams, and is designed to capture essential data from descriptions of habitat, fish community composition and fish abundance. Consistent collection of fish community composition and abundance during surveys of small streams facilitates data management and provides a broader temporal and spatial analysis of fish communities in Alberta.

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Standard for sampling of small-bodied fish in Alberta (public version)

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This standard sets out a consistent method for the collection of data on diversity, abundance and population structure of small-bodied fishes in Alberta. Comparative information on these fishes is... More ≫

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This standard sets out a consistent method for the collection of data on diversity, abundance and population structure of small-bodied fishes in Alberta. Comparative information on these fishes is necessary to assess changes in ecological integrity. Specific management needs such as commercial bait fish management and ecosystems effects of fish regulations also require comparative information on small-bodied fish.

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Standards for the ethical use of fishes in Alberta (public version)

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Sets out reasonable and responsible practices to be followed by all individuals handling fish in field and laboratory situations. The practices are based upon the document American Fisheries... More ≫

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Sets out reasonable and responsible practices to be followed by all individuals handling fish in field and laboratory situations. The practices are based upon the document American Fisheries Society (AFS) Guidelines for the Use of Fishes in Research (2004), with some modifications.

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