Annual report

120 Pages·2002·8.2 MB·English

by  Alberta. Alberta Sustainable Resource Development

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Preface 1
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Minister’s Accountability Statement 3
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Message from the Minister 5
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o Management’s Responsibility for Reporting 7
o Overview 9
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o Deputy Minister’s Message 15
o Report of the Auditor General 17
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Results Analysis 19
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Part 1: The Department of Sustainable Resource 19
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Development (SRD) Core Businesses, Goals and Measures
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Part 2: Natural Resources Conservation Board 42
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o Core Businesses, Goals and Measures
o Financial Information 45
Analysis of Financial Results 45
Ministry of Sustainable Resource Development 47
o Department of Sustainable Resource Development 63
o Environmental Protection and Enhancement Fund 85
o Natural Resources Conservation Board 97

O Statement of Remissions, Comprises and Write-Offs 107
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Alphabetical List of Government Entities' Financial Statements 109
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Public The Public Accounts of Alberta are prepared in accordance with the Financial
Administration Act and the Government Accountability Act. The Public
Accounts consist of the annual report of the Government of Alberta and the
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annual reports of each of the 24 Ministries.
The annual report of the Government of Alberta released June 25, 2002
2001-2002
contains the Minister of Finance’s accountability statement, the consolidated
financial statements of the Province and a c omparison of the actual
Preface performance results to desired results set out in the government’s business
plan, including the Measuring Up report.
This annual report of the Ministry of Sustainable Resource Development
contains the Minister’s accountability statement, the audited
consolidated financial statements of the Ministry and a comparison of
actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry
business plan. This Ministry annual report also includes:
• the financial statements of entities making up the Ministry including

the Department of Sustainable Resource Development, regulated
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Ministry of Sustainable Resource Development
Message Alberta Sustainable Resource Development was created in March 2001 to
provide greater direction and focus on the sustainability of Alberta’s
renewable natural resources.
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An important aspect of this focus is ensuring that economic development is
balanced with the wise management of our valuable resources. We carefully
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consider the balance between the economic, environmental and social values
of p rovincial land and we work to minimize the footprint of development on
JA Alberta’s environment.
JA From fighting hundreds of wildfires to taking on the responsibility for
2 regulating confined livestock feeding operations, from stocking lakes with
JA fish to creating greater respect for our land resources, 2001-02 was a v ery
challenging year.
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We fought almost 960 wildfires during Alberta’s longest recorded fire season,
with the largest being the Chisholm fire. At the same time, we closely
monitored fire hazard conditions and issued regional fire bans to reduce the
threat of forest fires and to ensure the safety of Albertans.
To further protect communities, we developed fire control agreements with
communities and industry, and worked together to reduce the risk and
severity of wildfires. We also promoted the FireSmart program, teaching
people in wildland or prairie grassland settings how to reduce risk to their
homes from wildfires.
The Canada-U.S. softwood lumber trade dispute was a significant ongoing
issue, and we worked with other provincial departments, municipalities, the
federal government and the forest industry in an effort to develop a strong
long-term solution.
We negotiated important forest management agreements with forest
companies, which included determining the annual allowable cut for each
specific area, detailing the responsibilities of the forest company and
reforestation plans.
Albertans highly value our fish and wildlife, and we produced a status report
that sets the stage for managing and protecting wild species, particularly
species at risk. We also began developing an innovative approach to
sustaining Alberta’s fisheries through our Improving Alberta’s Fisheries plan
— t o address fishing pressure and the recovery of healthy fish stocks.
Conservation officers spoke with almost 116,000 hunters and anglers during
regular patrols. Enforcement activities led to more than 7,400 charges, fines
of nearly $840,000 and 3,940 days in j ail for offenders.
As an example of the public consultations we carried out, an advisory group
was established to provide advice on coordinating recreational and other
activities in the resource-rich Bighorn area. Many Albertans with diverse
opinions participated in the advisory group process and provided comment.
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Our Ministry also approved applications for about 11,600 oil and gas wells
and pipelines on public lands. Each approval included criteria to minimize
the impact on natural resources.
In addition to its existing activities, the Natural Resources Conservation
Board took on the significant responsibility for regulating confined feeding
operations, effective January 1, 2002.
I a m proud to lead a M inistry with staff who are so dedicated to working on
behalf of Albertans to ensure that fish, wildlife, lands and forests have a
secure place in the future of our province.
This Ministry has made significant progress during its first-ever year. Our
promise is that we will continue to be forward-looking and innovative in a
way that Albertans expect of their government.
Mike Cardinal
Minister
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development