Soil and Groundwater Assessment/Management

Alberta's soil and groundwater are vital resources necessary for a healthy environment. Alberta Environment works with the public and industry to maintain these precious resources to the highest quality. We apply codes of practice, guidelines, policies, and programs to protect soil and groundwater. We also develop assessment and Assessment and Monitoring

monitoring tools for restoring the quality of soil and groundwater to their full potential. Alberta Environment is committed to preserving soil and groundwater quality as the foundation for healthy and sustainable ecosystems.

Alberta Environment consults the public in the development of tools needed to achieve its soil and groundwater protection goals. Draft documents for public review are posted from time to time as part of the consultative process. Guidelines and Codes of Practice

The public comment periods for the Draft Alberta Tier 1 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines (2006) and the Draft Development and Application of Tier 2 Remediation Guidelines in Alberta (2006) are complete. Alberta Environment appreciates all the feedback and is now reviewing the comments received.
Workshop on the Petroleum Hydrocarbons Canada-Wide Standards Analytical Methods (November 2002)
Workshop on Remediation Guidelines for Upstream Oil and Gas Sites in Alberta (June 2001)

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