Recent rainfall across Alberta has increased runoff at feedlots, prompting the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to remind operators to check that their catch basins have sufficient capacity. According to the NRCB, this is especially important for feedlots that have installed roller compacted concrete pen floors without increasing catch basin capacity. Additional runoff from recent…
The National Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) is seeing a concerning trend: unauthorized construction at confined feeding operations has increased significantly. Complaints have increased by approximately 32 per cent from 2024, and enforcement actions have jumped by about 125 per cent. Under Alberta’s Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA), it is illegal to begin construction of a…
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has released an updated Abandonment and Permit Cancellations Policy. The updated policy provides clarity on when abandonment of a confined feeding operation or manure storage facility should be considered. Key changes include: Members of the Policy Advisory Group were consulted during the update process, and their feedback is reflected in the final…
Constructing without a permit is a serious offence The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) continues to see increased cases of unauthorized construction of pens, barns, catch basins, and earthen manure storage facilities at a number of confined feeding operations (CFOs). The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) prohibits construction of a CFO, a manure storage facility,…
Are you planning to expand or build a new confined feeding operation (CFO), manure storage facility, or manure collection area? If so, be sure your consultant is aware of the guidance for conducting subsoil investigations. Failure to follow this guidance could delay or otherwise impact your ability to obtain a permit under the Agricultural Operation…
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