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Approved water management plan for the Battle River Basin (Alberta)

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This plan is the Approved Water Management Plan for the Battle River Basin (Alberta) and provides direction for the management of surface water and groundwater that has hydrologic connection to... More ≫

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This plan is the Approved Water Management Plan for the Battle River Basin (Alberta) and provides direction for the management of surface water and groundwater that has hydrologic connection to surface water within the Battle River Basin. The recommended options and strategies presented in this plan were developed through a Stakeholder Advisory Group, and are designed to strike a balance between a healthy aquatic ecosystem, a vibrant economy, and sustainable communities. Primary emphasis is placed on the need to live within the carrying capacity of the watershed, and the need to improve the health of the aquatic ecosystem.

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A desk-top method for establishing environmental flows in Alberta rivers and streams

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This report identifies a method to estimate an ecologically-based flow regime on the basis of reductions from natural flow or the per cent exceedance from natural flow. It also provides background... More ≫

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This report identifies a method to estimate an ecologically-based flow regime on the basis of reductions from natural flow or the per cent exceedance from natural flow. It also provides background information and a jurisdictional review of current environmental flow (instream flow needs) knowledge in North America and international rivers. The report was prepared in support of outcomes and goals identified in the provincial Water for Life strategy and action plan.

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AENV water shortage procedures for the South Saskatchewan River basin

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This document is intended as a management and preparedness plan for water shortages in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The plan provides operation procedures and guidance to Alberta... More ≫

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This document is intended as a management and preparedness plan for water shortages in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The plan provides operation procedures and guidance to Alberta Environment regional staff managing water shortage situations within the context of the Water Act, Alberta Environment policies and approved water management plans.

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Water management plan for the watersheds of the upper Highwood and upper Little Bow rivers. Volume 2 : Highwood diversion plan.

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This water management plan has a very specific focus: To make recommendations to Alberta Environment decision makers concerning water quantity management in the watersheds of the Upper Highwood... More ≫

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This water management plan has a very specific focus: To make recommendations to Alberta Environment decision makers concerning water quantity management in the watersheds of the Upper Highwood and Upper Little Bow Rivers. This volume of the plan replaces the Interim Highwood Diversion Plan of March 2004 and the Highwood Operations Guideline.

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Water management plan for the watersheds of the upper Highwood and upper Little Bow rivers. Volume 1

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This water management plan has a very specific focus: To make recommendations to Alberta Environment decision makers concerning water quantity management in the watersheds of the Upper Highwood... More ≫

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This water management plan has a very specific focus: To make recommendations to Alberta Environment decision makers concerning water quantity management in the watersheds of the Upper Highwood and Upper Little Bow Rivers. This water management plan does not apply to the Sheep River watershed. This water management plan is based on the recommendations of the Highwood Management Plan Phase 1 Public Advisory Committee.

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Water management framework : instream flow needs and water management system for the lower Athabasca River

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This Water Management Framework is designed to protect the ecological integrity of the lower Athabasca River during oil sands development. It represents the work of Alberta Environment and... More ≫

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This Water Management Framework is designed to protect the ecological integrity of the lower Athabasca River during oil sands development. It represents the work of Alberta Environment and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The Cumulative Environmental Management Association (CEMA) a multi-stakeholder group that includes environmental groups, First Nations, industry and regulators has also contributed to this framework.

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Approved water management plan for the South Saskatchewan River Basin (Alberta)

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The plan will provide guidance to decision makers and act as a foundation for future watershed management planning of sub-basins in the South Saskatchewan River Basin by watershed planning and... More ≫

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The plan will provide guidance to decision makers and act as a foundation for future watershed management planning of sub-basins in the South Saskatchewan River Basin by watershed planning and advisory councils, as well as stewardship groups. The plan recommends a balance that is broadly acceptable to the public between water consumption and environmental protection, in light of economic and social objectives and ecological requirements.

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Approved terms of reference water management plan for Lesser Slave Lake and Lesser Slave River Basins : phase I

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This is the terms of reference for Phase 1 of the multi-phase Lesser Slave Lake and River Basin (collectively referred to as the Lesser Slave Basins, or LSB) water management plan. This phase is... More ≫

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This is the terms of reference for Phase 1 of the multi-phase Lesser Slave Lake and River Basin (collectively referred to as the Lesser Slave Basins, or LSB) water management plan. This phase is to be completed in January 2005. Subsequent phases of the water management plan will have separate terms of reference.

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Meridian Dam preliminary feasibility study

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Golder Associates Ltd. was commissioned by the Governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan to assess the concept of a dam on the South Saskatchewan River just upstream from the Alberta-Saskatchewan... More ≫

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Golder Associates Ltd. was commissioned by the Governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan to assess the concept of a dam on the South Saskatchewan River just upstream from the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. The concept of a dam at the Meridian site has been considered for many years, but no previous studies have assessed the economic, environmental, and social benefits and costs. The purpose of this study is to provide a preliminary estimate of benefits and costs, as well as a broad assessment of the potential environmental and social issues associated with construction and operation of a dam and reservoir. This reservoir would supply water for irrigation, generate hydroelectric power and perhaps offer opportunities for water-based recreation. Findings of this study are expected to assist the Governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan in determining whether further investigation of the Meridian Dam is warranted.

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Summary report : South Saskatchewan River Basin Planning Program

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The planning program described in this report is designed to provide a framework plan for the management of water to meet those needs. The Program is being conducted in two phases. The first, or... More ≫

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The planning program described in this report is designed to provide a framework plan for the management of water to meet those needs. The Program is being conducted in two phases. The first, or strategic planning phase, the basis for this report, will result in the development of a strategy for the use and management of water in the basin. The program will identify objectives to be achieved through water use and management, and establish, from among a number of options, the most appropriate water use and management strategy for contributing to the achievement of those objectives. The second, or framework planning phase, will set out specific ways and means for managing water to achieve the objectives, consistent with the strategy.

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