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Hon. Guy Boutilier
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Major Responsibilities
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- Establishes policies, legislation, plans, guidelines, and standards for environmental management and protection
- Allocates resources through approvals, dispositions, and licences, and enforces those decisions
- Ensures water infrastructure and equipment are maintained and operated effectively
- Prevents, reduces, and mitigates floods, droughts, emergency spills, and other pollution-related incidents
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Recent News Stories
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July 25, 2006
About West Nile virus
West Nile virus arrived in Alberta in July 2003. It is a disease of birds that mosquitoes can also transmit to other animals. While most animals are not affected, horses and humans can become ill if infected.
Full Story
July 25, 2006
West Nile virus confirmed in Alberta mosquitoes
West Nile virus has been confirmed in mosquitoes found near Medicine Hat and the Village of Tilley in southeastern Alberta. Albertans can now assume they can be infected if they are in the southern part of the province.
Full Story
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Reporting Entities
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Designated Administrative Organizations
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