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Alberta Environment – Septage Management Advisory Committee : technical and regulatory review

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Report prepared to accompany the Recommendations for septage management in Alberta : Final report.

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Battle River watershed management planning process : phase one : terms of reference

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Collaboration with stakeholders and the general public will be key during the process. Given that there is not yet an established watershed group representing the entire Battle River watershed,... More ≫

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Collaboration with stakeholders and the general public will be key during the process. Given that there is not yet an established watershed group representing the entire Battle River watershed, Alberta Environment will assemble a stakeholder group with a view to it becoming a Watershed Planning and Advisory Council as identified in the Water for Life Strategy, for future phases of planning.

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Approved terms of reference water management plan for Lesser Slave Lake and Lesser Slave River Basins : phase I

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This is the terms of reference for Phase 1 of the multi-phase Lesser Slave Lake and River Basin (collectively referred to as the Lesser Slave Basins, or LSB) water management plan. This phase is... More ≫

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This is the terms of reference for Phase 1 of the multi-phase Lesser Slave Lake and River Basin (collectively referred to as the Lesser Slave Basins, or LSB) water management plan. This phase is to be completed in January 2005. Subsequent phases of the water management plan will have separate terms of reference.

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Clearwater-Christina Rivers management plan : regional municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta

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The management plan provides a series of action statements to guide decision makers toward the common vision of stakeholders who live, work and recreate along the Clearwater River Corridor. The... More ≫

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The management plan provides a series of action statements to guide decision makers toward the common vision of stakeholders who live, work and recreate along the Clearwater River Corridor. The management plan is effective because it has been formed through a collaborative decision making process where the needs and interests of stakeholders defined the final product. Through this process each stakeholder retained something of value, and conflicts between user groups have been identified and resolved to the satisfaction of all members of the Committee. The process although time consuming, reduces potential future conflicts among groups and lends greater support for management plan implementation. The management plan is neither legislative nor regulatory but is intended to inform government and industry decision makers. The direction and specific actions set out in the management plan are compelling because of the broad base of support they received from all participants in the process.

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Spy Hill lands development project : servicing study

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The Spy Hill subject site includes two sections of undeveloped land owned by the Province of Alberta and located within the City of Calgary which contain a significant deposit of high-quality,... More ≫

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The Spy Hill subject site includes two sections of undeveloped land owned by the Province of Alberta and located within the City of Calgary which contain a significant deposit of high-quality, non-renewable aggregate resources. This report is part of a larger development project and looks at servicing options under two different development scenarios.

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Float suspended water intake for dugouts

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Research shows that water in the top four or five feet of a dugout is of higher quality than water at the bottom and edges. The reason for this difference in quality is that the algae and plants... More ≫

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Research shows that water in the top four or five feet of a dugout is of higher quality than water at the bottom and edges. The reason for this difference in quality is that the algae and plants that grow in dugouts eventually die and decay at the bottom and edges, resulting in black, smelly water conditions. Research also shows that although the addition of aeration to a dugout will improve dugout water quality, a float suspended water intake allows users to pull the best quality of water from the dugout. Float suspended water intake systems have been successfully used in dugouts for the last 20 years. They have replaced the gravel type infiltration trenches that would fail from both sediment plugging and deteriorating water quality problems.

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Meridian Dam preliminary feasibility study

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Golder Associates Ltd. was commissioned by the Governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan to assess the concept of a dam on the South Saskatchewan River just upstream from the Alberta-Saskatchewan... More ≫

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Golder Associates Ltd. was commissioned by the Governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan to assess the concept of a dam on the South Saskatchewan River just upstream from the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. The concept of a dam at the Meridian site has been considered for many years, but no previous studies have assessed the economic, environmental, and social benefits and costs. The purpose of this study is to provide a preliminary estimate of benefits and costs, as well as a broad assessment of the potential environmental and social issues associated with construction and operation of a dam and reservoir. This reservoir would supply water for irrigation, generate hydroelectric power and perhaps offer opportunities for water-based recreation. Findings of this study are expected to assist the Governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan in determining whether further investigation of the Meridian Dam is warranted.

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Highwood River instream flow needs : technical working group final report

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A report on the existing instream flow needs studies and analyses for the Highwood River.

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Administrative guide for approvals to protect surface water bodies under the Water Act

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This guide identifies methods to protect all permanent and intermittent natural surface water bodies throughout the province in rural and urban areas on private and public land. The guide defines... More ≫

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This guide identifies methods to protect all permanent and intermittent natural surface water bodies throughout the province in rural and urban areas on private and public land. The guide defines the various activities requiring approval under the Water Act and provides for consistent application of the Water Act in both rural and urban areas of the province.

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Municipal policies and procedures manual

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This document outlines the policies followed by Alberta Environment staff when developing municipal effluent limits for approvals under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. General... More ≫

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This document outlines the policies followed by Alberta Environment staff when developing municipal effluent limits for approvals under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. General procedures interpreting these polices are provided and further detailed in associated procedures manuals. The objective is to ensure that: the most appropriate pollution prevention and control technologies are adopted; and the receiving stream is protected.

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