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Environmental Assessment - St. Mary River Irrigation District Chin Reservoir Expansion Project

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed St. Mary River Irrigation District Chin Reservoir Expansion project. Chin Reservoir is an off-stream storage reservoir that... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed St. Mary River Irrigation District Chin Reservoir Expansion project. Chin Reservoir is an off-stream storage reservoir that is located roughly in the middle of St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) irrigation network, approximately 30 kilometers (km) east of Lethbridge and 15 km south of Taber. The Chin Reservoir Expansion Project (the Project) involves the construction of a new dam which would result in a larger reservoir. The new dam would be approximately 40 meters (m) in height and is expected to inundate (flood) approximately 650 hectares (ha) of privately held land within Chin Coulee. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Curly leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus)

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This alert provides information on curly lead pondweed, an invasive plant species that was confirmed for the first time in the South Saskatchewan River at Medicine Hat. The fact sheet includes a... More ≫

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This alert provides information on curly lead pondweed, an invasive plant species that was confirmed for the first time in the South Saskatchewan River at Medicine Hat. The fact sheet includes a description of curly leaf pondweed, why it is of concern, and what Albertans can do to help stop the spread.

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Environmental Assessment - Eastern Irrigation District Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed expansion to Eastern Irrigation District's Snake Lake Reservoir. The proposal is to expand the existing reservoir by 780... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed expansion to Eastern Irrigation District's Snake Lake Reservoir. The proposal is to expand the existing reservoir by 780 hectares to a total area of 1,100 ha and water capacity would increase by 68 million m3 to 86 million m3. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Common carp (aka Eurasian carp)

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This alert provides information on Common Carp, a fish species that was introduced into East Pit Lake, which is west of Edmonton. The fact sheet includes a description of common carp, why it is of... More ≫

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This alert provides information on Common Carp, a fish species that was introduced into East Pit Lake, which is west of Edmonton. The fact sheet includes a description of common carp, why it is of concern, and how it impacts Alberta ecosystems.

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Environmental Assessment - Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola Project

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola project. The proposal is to construct and operate an aerial passenger ropeway system along... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola project. The proposal is to construct and operate an aerial passenger ropeway system along with a day lodge, trail networks, viewing platforms, suspension bridge and associated utility services infrastructure as part of the Silvertip Integrated Village Resort. The proposed passenger aerial gondola would connect the base area of the Silvertip Resort to an upper terminal on the summit ridge of Mount Lady MacDonald, via a mid-station integrated with the Silvertip Resort Village. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Environmental Assessment - Suncor Energy Inc. Base Mine Extension

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Suncor Energy Inc. Base Mine Extension. The Project consists of an oil sand mine and associated activities as an extension of... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Suncor Energy Inc. Base Mine Extension. The Project consists of an oil sand mine and associated activities as an extension of the Base Plant operation near Fort McMurray, Alberta. The Project includes an open pit mining operation supplying oil sands to new bitumen froth production facilities (primary extraction). Bitumen froth would be delivered by pipeline to Base Plant for further processing, including secondary extraction and upgrading into various product blends for market. Further integration between the Project and Base Plant includes utilities and water systems. There would be external and in-pit tailings areas on the Project footprint. These facilities would be constructed with a combination of overburden and coarse tailings deposits. These areas, which provide off-stream storage of water that is recycled, would be the final location for coarse tailings deposits and treated fluid tailings deposits. The...

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Environmental Assessment - Montem Resources Alberta Operations Ltd. Tent Mountain Project

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Montem Resources Alberta Operations Ltd. Tent Mountain Project. The Project would involve the resumption of mining at a... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Montem Resources Alberta Operations Ltd. Tent Mountain Project. The Project would involve the resumption of mining at a surface coal mine, a coal preparation plant and associated infrastructure including a coal conveyor system and a rail load-out facility. The total project area would be confined to the existing Mine Permit area of 750 hectares and the mine production would average 1.2 million tonnes of metallurgical coal per year. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Zebra mussels in moss (marimo) balls

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Zebra mussels have been found in moss (marimo) balls imported and sold in Alberta. This alert outlines the steps Albertans need to take to properly dispose of the invasive species safely.

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Environmental Assessment - Alberta Transportation Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project which is a proposal to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project which is a proposal to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it would be temporarily contained and later released back into the Elbow River after the flood peak has passed. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Environmental Assessment - Benga Mining Limited Grassy Mountain Coal Project

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal project. The proposal is to construct and operate an open-pit metallurgical coal mine with production... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal project. The proposal is to construct and operate an open-pit metallurgical coal mine with production capacity of a maximum of four million tonnes of clean coal per year, over a mine-life of about 25 years. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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