per second. Edmonton's stormwater system collects runoff from about 27,000 hectares. The combined sewer system receives runoff from about 5,000 hectares. Some stormwater from newer areas in the City does receive partial treatment flowing through any of the 70 plus stormwater management facilities (wet ponds and constructed wetlands). Guide to Water Act authorizations required for excavations (dugouts, borrow pits and other types of pits/excavations) Guideline for Preparing Agricultural Feasibility Reports for Irrigation Projects. Guidelines for Conducting Toxicity Testing on Wastewaters. Guidelines for Licensing Water Diversion Projects. Guidelines Regarding Appurtenance. Lacombe County Standards for Stormwater Management Facilities 7 stormwater from the development, subject to Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) approval. The following are the County's requirements which are to be incorporated into the design of an altered natural wetland. Natural wetland stormwater management facilities must be designed: Alberta Guide to Wetland Construction in Stormwater Management Facilities Wetland Application Checklist Click here to visit the Wetland Policy Implementation website to learn more. For enquiries, please contact: Matt Dow Policy Analyst matt@RMAlberta.com Tasha Blumenthal Director of External Relations & Advocacy tasha@RMAlberta.com Keep up-to-date With respect to the loss of ephemeral wetlands, Alberta Environment must issue an Approval for work in or the removal of wetland. Wetland retention and compensation are considered in our decisions. Please refer to the Wetland Restoration/Compensation guides and policies stated below. Section 4.3 - Water Quality Protection Source Water Protection Stormwater Management & Design Manual Key Changes in 2011 Edition Bert van Duin, M.Sc., P.Eng., Senior Development Engineer City of Calgary, Water Resources Infrastructure Planning, Development Approvals Industry and Staff Briefing Session October 17, 2011 Slide 2 Intended Audience of the Manual • Consulting Industry Guide to the Code of Practice for Watercourse Crossings, Including Guidelines for Complying with the Codes of Practice This guide is outdated and as of April 1, 2020 is archived for reference purposes only. The guide was last updated in 2001 and does not reflect amendments made to the code in 2019 and the Water (Ministerial) Regulation in 2018. Stormwater facilities are designed and built to have larger amounts of water enter at certain points and flow rates. Stormwater facilities and wetlands must not be drained, filled or altered without written approval from the Province of Alberta and Strathcona County. Please refer to the Wetland Policy for more details. We're proud to have worked with a wide range of clients to make their project a success. Government of Alberta Guide to Wetland Construction in Stormwater Management Facilities. City of Brandon Naturalized Stormwater Design Guidelines. Wetlands and their benefits: Assessing Wetland Function and Ecosystem Services. Alberta Wetland Policy: Wetland Management in the Settled Areas of Alberta (Alberta Water Resources Commission 1993) Alberta's current wetland policy. Land Use Policies (Alberta Municipal Affairs 1996) Intended to help municipalities to harmonize provincial and m