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Authorizations under the Public Lands Act for work within the bed and shore of water bodies

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Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams. With few exceptions, the lands of the bed and shore of... More ≫

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Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams. With few exceptions, the lands of the bed and shore of permanent and naturally occurring bodies of water are public land, and the property of all Albertans. AEP manages access, work, and occupation on these public lands through authorizations under the Public Lands Act.

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Debris removal

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The June 2013 flood resulted in the deposit of unprecedented amounts of debris in rivers and streams. In some cases, debris can result in channel blockages, harmful erosion, localized flooding and... More ≫

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The June 2013 flood resulted in the deposit of unprecedented amounts of debris in rivers and streams. In some cases, debris can result in channel blockages, harmful erosion, localized flooding and may pose a significant public safety hazard.

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Approval amendment [Expedited Authorizations Process for Flood Recovery]

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Under the Water Act and Public Lands Act, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) manages the authorization process for activities in water bodies and Crown lands in the vicinity... More ≫

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Under the Water Act and Public Lands Act, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) manages the authorization process for activities in water bodies and Crown lands in the vicinity of water bodies (beds and shores), includingerosion control, bank stabilization, stream crossings, and the construction of flood mitigation structures. To help Albertans rebuild after the june 2013 flood, ESRD developed an Expedited Authorizations Process for Flood Recovery (EAPFR) projects. The EAPFR combines and streamlines the application process for Water Act Approvals and Public Lands Act Temporary Field Authorizations.

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Restricted activity period fact sheet

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This information sheet explains restricted activity period, which are designed times of the year where in-stream work must be avoided to prevent impacts to fish during sensitive life stages such... More ≫

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This information sheet explains restricted activity period, which are designed times of the year where in-stream work must be avoided to prevent impacts to fish during sensitive life stages such as migration, spawning, egg incubation, emergence, etc.

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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program : Diamond T Loop trail

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on... More ≫

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on public lands. This fact sheet describes work that has been done to restore the Diamond T Loop Trail in Kananaskis Country.

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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program : Elbow Valley trail over Canyon Creek

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on... More ≫

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on public lands. This fact sheet describes work that has been done to restore the Elbow Valley trail over Canyon Creek.

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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program : Etherington Creek PRA

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on... More ≫

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on public lands. This fact sheet describes work that has been done to restore trails in the Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area.

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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program : Ghost project 12

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on... More ≫

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on public lands. This fact sheet describes work that has been done to restore trails in the Ghost Public Land Use Zone.

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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program : Ghost project 14

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on... More ≫

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on public lands. This fact sheet describes work that has been done to restore trails in the Ghost Public Land Use Zone.

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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program : Marker #389 to Hunter Valley Road

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on... More ≫

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The Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program was launched following the 2013 flooding in southern Alberta, to support the restoration and reconstruction of priority backcountry trails on public lands. This fact sheet describes work that has been done to restore trails in the Ghost Public Land Use Zone.

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