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Wapiti River Water Management Plan

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The stakeholder developed Wapiti River Water Management Plan provides water allocation guidance as a Water Conservation Objective, which balances water consumption, protection of the aquatic... More ≫

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The stakeholder developed Wapiti River Water Management Plan provides water allocation guidance as a Water Conservation Objective, which balances water consumption, protection of the aquatic environment, and allows for economic growth now and into the future.

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Water for life : progress report, December 1, 2008-March 31, 2011

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This progress report highlights a selection of the activities, programs, and tools being pursued under the Water for Life strategy within the timeframe of December 2008 to March 2011. Each section... More ≫

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This progress report highlights a selection of the activities, programs, and tools being pursued under the Water for Life strategy within the timeframe of December 2008 to March 2011. Each section of the report contains a selection of accomplishments and a featured story. A table outlining actions planned for the goals or key direction is also included.

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Water for life : action plan

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The Water for Life strategy outlines the Government of Alberta's commitments to manage and safeguard Alberta's water resources. The strategy has been the vehicle for managing Alberta's precious... More ≫

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The Water for Life strategy outlines the Government of Alberta's commitments to manage and safeguard Alberta's water resources. The strategy has been the vehicle for managing Alberta's precious water resources since its release in 2003. The goals and key directions outlined in the Strategy will be achieved through the Water for Life action plan, which is designed to ensure achievable and timely outcomes that reflect growing pressures on the province's water supplies.

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Water for life : a renewal

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Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability has been the vehicle for managing Alberta’s water resources since 2003. In this renewed strategy, the Government of Alberta continues to build... More ≫

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Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability has been the vehicle for managing Alberta’s water resources since 2003. In this renewed strategy, the Government of Alberta continues to build on the work already undertaken and reaffirms its commitment to the Water for Life approach for the management of Alberta’s water quantity and quality for the benefit of Albertans.

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Information synthesis and initial assessment of the status and health of aquatic ecosystems in Alberta : surface water quality, sediment quality and non-fish biota

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This is a technical summary of a provincial-scale initial assessment of aquatic ecosystem health. It is based on water and sediment quality and non-fish biota information for major rivers, a... More ≫

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This is a technical summary of a provincial-scale initial assessment of aquatic ecosystem health. It is based on water and sediment quality and non-fish biota information for major rivers, a selection of tributaries and streams in Alberta. It provides an overview of current knowledge for major basins, an initial assessment of aquatic ecosystem health based on published information, and it identifies gaps and provides recommendations for future more comprehensive monitoring.

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Report on implementation progress of Water for Life : Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability

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This report is a summary of the progress achieved in implementing programs under the Water for Life strategy in 2004-2005, organized under the following topics: safe, secure drinking water supply;... More ≫

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This report is a summary of the progress achieved in implementing programs under the Water for Life strategy in 2004-2005, organized under the following topics: safe, secure drinking water supply; healthy aquatic ecosystems; reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy; knowledge and research; partnerships for watershed management and stewardship; and water conservation.

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Water for life : Alberta's strategy for sustainability

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Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability is the Government of Alberta’s response to develop a new water management approach and outline specific strategies and actions to address these issues. More ≫

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Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability is the Government of Alberta’s response to develop a new water management approach and outline specific strategies and actions to address these issues.

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Report on strategic overview of riparian and aquatic condition of the South Saskatchewan River Basin

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This report was commissioned by Alberta Environment and provides a qualitative estimate of the relative ecological status and indicates the sustainability of current conditions and practices... More ≫

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This report was commissioned by Alberta Environment and provides a qualitative estimate of the relative ecological status and indicates the sustainability of current conditions and practices within individual reaches of each sub-basin in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The purpose of the initiative was to derive a sense of the integrity of the aquatic ecosystem in the basin and its sub-basins.

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Minister's forum on water : summary

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A Minister's Forum on Water was held in Red Deer in June 2002 as part of public consultations to inform the development of a water management strategy for Alberta. Participants at the forum urged... More ≫

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A Minister's Forum on Water was held in Red Deer in June 2002 as part of public consultations to inform the development of a water management strategy for Alberta. Participants at the forum urged the provincial government to develop a water strategy and noted the need for all Albertans to improve their understanding of water resources and change the way water is used. Most discussion teams recommended that efforts be focused on the seven water basins in Alberta (through basin plans, studies, reports and consultation). Forum participants asked the provincial government to increase its commitment to water management. This report provides detail about the Minister's Forum.

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Water for life : summary of consultation results

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This summary describes the major findings of a six week consultation with Albertans regarding a provincial water strategy. Respondents felt the issues described herein are important and urged the... More ≫

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This summary describes the major findings of a six week consultation with Albertans regarding a provincial water strategy. Respondents felt the issues described herein are important and urged the provincial government to take action to prepare the province for future water challenges.

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