摘要 : 2011 marks Alberta Environment's 40 year anniversary. In 1971, Alberta became the first province in Canada to have a department dedicated to the environment. In its 40 years as a department, Alberta Environment has been a key play... 展开 2011 marks Alberta Environment's 40 year anniversary. In 1971, Alberta became the first province in Canada to have a department dedicated to the environment. In its 40 years as a department, Alberta Environment has been a key player in land reclamation. The goal of land reclamation is to return land to a productive state that is similar to what existed prior to disturbance. Reclamation certification was first introduced as a requirement in 1963 under the Surface Reclamation Act, administered by what was then the Department of Mines and Minerals. Today, reclamation certificates are required for those activities that are carried out on specified land. 收起