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Bow River maximum allowable load, source identification and assessment of total phosphorus

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In this study, all existing sources including point sources, non-point sources and background sources, that are contributing phosphorus to the Bow River from headwater to Bow Mouth were... More ≫

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In this study, all existing sources including point sources, non-point sources and background sources, that are contributing phosphorus to the Bow River from headwater to Bow Mouth were identified, assessed and compared for their spatial and seasonal contributions based on best available data. Source identification and quantification provide fundamental information to the next step, Maximum Allowable Load determination.

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Bow River maximum allowable load, linkage of the total phosphorus sources and the dissolved oxygen target

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This study calculated the Maximum Allowable Load for total phosphorus that the Bow River can receive while maintaining water quality standards, based on best available data.

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Bow River phosphorus management plan : agricultural phosphorus beneficial management practices

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This publication outlines beneficial management practices to reduce the risk of phosphorus loss to the environment from agricultural production. It was written to support the Bow River Phosphorus... More ≫

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This publication outlines beneficial management practices to reduce the risk of phosphorus loss to the environment from agricultural production. It was written to support the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan and focuses beneficial management practices in rural or agricultural settings.

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Annual environmental report North Bow, Calgary, Alberta

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Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is continuing with an environmental monitoring program in an area north of the former Canada Creosote Site and the Bow River in northwest Calgary, referred to... More ≫

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Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is continuing with an environmental monitoring program in an area north of the former Canada Creosote Site and the Bow River in northwest Calgary, referred to as the North Bow Site. Advisian was awarded a five-year (2017-2021) contract to complete the North Bow Site environmental monitoring work. This executive summary provides an overview of the findings of works completed in the first year of this program from March 2017 to March 2018.

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Bow River – TransAlta agreement : Alberta Environment and Parks and TransAlta five-year water services agreement extension

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The agreement allows the Province of Alberta to set elevations on the Ghost Reservoir during the period of May 16 to July 7, which is typically the highest storm risk period of the year. By... More ≫

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The agreement allows the Province of Alberta to set elevations on the Ghost Reservoir during the period of May 16 to July 7, which is typically the highest storm risk period of the year. By keeping the reservoir lower during this period there is more space to store flood events thereby lowering peak flows downstream of the dam or, at the very least, delaying those peaks.

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Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan : what it is and how it works

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This factsheet provides an overview of the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan, a strategic plan to address sources of phosphorus in the middle reach of the Bow River between the Bearspaw and... More ≫

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This factsheet provides an overview of the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan, a strategic plan to address sources of phosphorus in the middle reach of the Bow River between the Bearspaw and Bassano Dams.

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Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan Implementation Committee terms of reference

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Information about the multi-stakeholder Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan Implementation Committee, including its purpose, vision and how it operates.

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Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan five year update

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A report summarizing the activities of the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan Implementation Committee from 2014 to 2019.

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Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan overview

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A summary of the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan, which was developed in 2014 to proactively monitor phosphorus levels and maintain water quality in the Bow River in the area flowing from the... More ≫

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A summary of the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan, which was developed in 2014 to proactively monitor phosphorus levels and maintain water quality in the Bow River in the area flowing from the Bearspaw Dam to the Bassano Dam. This management plan aligns with the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan and the Surface Water Quality management Framework.

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Bow River fisheries regulation changes

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Materials used during public consultation on Bow River fisheries regulation changes.

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