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Advice to the Government of Alberta for consideration in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was appointed by Cabinet to provide strategic advice in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. In its advice submitted to the... More ≫

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was appointed by Cabinet to provide strategic advice in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. In its advice submitted to the government in December 2014, the council provided 69 recommendations in six topic areas: managing wetlands and lakes as part of watershed management; supporting biodiversity in the region; inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in land-use planning; community growth and community land-use planning; management of outdoor recreation; and economic development.

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Nutrient beneficial management practices evaluation project. Volume 2 : field study

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Numerous beneficial management practices (BMPs) have been developed and promoted to minimize the impacts of agriculture on the environment and increase the sustainability of the agricultural... More ≫

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Numerous beneficial management practices (BMPs) have been developed and promoted to minimize the impacts of agriculture on the environment and increase the sustainability of the agricultural industry. However, the effectiveness of BMPs under Alberta conditions is not well known. This study evaluates the effectiveness of nutrient BMPs on water quality improvement in prime agricultural regions in Alberta, at field and watershed scales, in order to provide viable options for sustainable agriculture and water quality protection.

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Nutrient beneficial management practices evaluation project. Volume 1 : summary and recommendations.

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This resource provides the conclusions and recommendations of the Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project, a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient... More ≫

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This resource provides the conclusions and recommendations of the Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project, a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient beneficial management practices at field and watershed scales in Alberta. Beneficial management practices are defined as conservation practices, management techniques, or social actions that minimize potential negative effects on the environment while being practical for producers to meet or exceed regulatory requirements and meet production targets.

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Conservation easements for agriculture in Alberta : a report on a proposed policy direction

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In 2011, the Environmental Law Centre and the Miistakis Institute, at the request of the Government of Alberta's Land Use Secretariat, undertook an applied research project seeking to better... More ≫

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In 2011, the Environmental Law Centre and the Miistakis Institute, at the request of the Government of Alberta's Land Use Secretariat, undertook an applied research project seeking to better understand the limitations of the current policy on conservation easements in order to inform a more robust policy. Conservation easements are legal contracts between a qualified private land conservation organization (or government agency) and a private landowner, whereby certain rights or opportunities are granted away by the landowner in order to protect the identified conservation values. The resulting land use restrictions are registered on title and run with the land regardless of the owner.

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Environmental footprinting for agriculture in Alberta : literature review and analysis

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This literature review and analysis of environmental footprinting in Alberta, Canada and internationally, can be used for the development of an environmental accounting framework and measurement... More ≫

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This literature review and analysis of environmental footprinting in Alberta, Canada and internationally, can be used for the development of an environmental accounting framework and measurement index for assessing the environmental impacts of food and agricultural production in Alberta. It examines the trends, drivers and studies relevant to the subject of environmental footprinting drawing from research, life cycle assessment studies, grey-literature, industry reporting standards, and expert interviews.

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Advice to the Government of Alberta regarding a vision for the Lower Athabasca Region

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council was appointed in December 2008 to provide strategic advice on various aspects of land use in the Lower Athabasca Region. The Council completed its... More ≫

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council was appointed in December 2008 to provide strategic advice on various aspects of land use in the Lower Athabasca Region. The Council completed its work in March 2010, at which time it submitted its advice to government.

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The sustainable management of the livestock industry in Alberta : report and recommendations

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Presents the findings and recommendations of the Sustainable Management of the Livestock Industry in Alberta Committee, which was established in October 2000 to finalize provincial recommendations... More ≫

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Presents the findings and recommendations of the Sustainable Management of the Livestock Industry in Alberta Committee, which was established in October 2000 to finalize provincial recommendations on outstanding issues related to the development and operation of Alberta's livestock industry.

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