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Alberta's climate future

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The report summarizes observed climatic changes across Canada and Alberta. It briefly discusses the causes of climate change and the methodology for the detection and causal attribution of... More ≫

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The report summarizes observed climatic changes across Canada and Alberta. It briefly discusses the causes of climate change and the methodology for the detection and causal attribution of long-term trends and changes in the frequency or intensity of extreme events. The report summarizes observed and projected changes for more than 30 climate indicators, from the temperature of the coldest day of the year to average precipitation during the growing season. Future simulations are generated using a set of global climate models from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project version 5 (CMIP5), under higher (RCP8.5) and lower (RCP4.5) emissions scenarios, statistically downscaled to a high-resolution grid covering the entire province, and to 21 weather stations in Alberta. Local changes in the climate indicators are scaled to global mean temperature increases of +1, +1.5, and +2, +3 and +4OC.

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Soil survey of the Municipal District of Cardston (M. D. No. 6), Alberta

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This soil survey report for the Municipal District of Cardston begins with a general description of the survey area. Part 2 contains the descriptions of the principal soils and their respective... More ≫

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This soil survey report for the Municipal District of Cardston begins with a general description of the survey area. Part 2 contains the descriptions of the principal soils and their respective soil map units. In Part 3, the rationale and actual ratings of the map units for dryland agricuhure, grazing productivity and irrigation capability are explained and displayed. Part 4 describes the areal extent of erosion and salinity within the M.D. and and discusses the impacts of erosion, factors influencing soil degradation and possible management techniques. Appendices include: a brief explanatory section on soil formation and classification for the uninitiated user; analytical procedures employed for determining the physical and chemical properties of the soil series; the areas of the individual soil map units; a glossary of terms used in the report and a key to the soil series used on the soil maps.

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Soil survey of the Calgary urban perimeter

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The report is presented in five parts. Part I outlines the location of the study area and provides a general description of its physical environment. Part II is a summary of the concepts of soil... More ≫

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The report is presented in five parts. Part I outlines the location of the study area and provides a general description of its physical environment. Part II is a summary of the concepts of soil formation, classification and mapping that were used in this survey. Part III contains detailed descriptions of the soil symbols found on the maps. In Part IV, the soil units described in Part III are interpreted for various potential land uses. Part V consists of five appendixes that contain tables of data and other technical information. Four soil maps supplement the report.

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Soil survey of the County of Warner, Alberta

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Presents a soil survey of the Warner county area, which is located in southern Alberta on the Alberta-Montana border. The survey was initiated in 1978 in response to specific concerns regarding... More ≫

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Presents a soil survey of the Warner county area, which is located in southern Alberta on the Alberta-Montana border. The survey was initiated in 1978 in response to specific concerns regarding soil salinity and erosion as well as the need to update the land resource base. The report includes a general description of the area, in-depth information on the soils in the region, and a section on present land use, interpretations and degradation.

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Reconnaissance soil survey of the Brazeau Dam area

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This soil survey contains descriptions of the soils of the Brazeau Dam area, stressing the fact that soils, as part of the landscape, are one component of the environment. A brief treatment of the... More ≫

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This soil survey contains descriptions of the soils of the Brazeau Dam area, stressing the fact that soils, as part of the landscape, are one component of the environment. A brief treatment of the geology, history, climate, and vegetation of the area is presented as background information to a general understanding of the landscape. The complete report consists of the written text and the soil map. Soil units are identified on the map, described briefly in the legend, and treated at greater length in the text. The map units are discussed in terms of the landscapes and environments where they occur within the framework of an ecological land classification. Discussion on use and management of the soils is included. The soil units are rated for various uses including forestry, wildlife, agriculture, recreation, and selected engineering uses.

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Soil survey of the Sand River area (73L)

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This report and accompanying soil map provides data on the kind, characteristics, location, and areal distribution of the soils of the Sand River map area. The soil report provides a general... More ≫

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This report and accompanying soil map provides data on the kind, characteristics, location, and areal distribution of the soils of the Sand River map area. The soil report provides a general description of the map area, and background information on soil formation, classification, and the mapping procedure followed for the field work. In addition the report contains a section outlining agricultural and non-agricultural land use and potential in the area. The accompanying map shows the location and distribution of land units and soils, and the main topographic features.

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Reconnaissance soil survey of the Tawatinaw map sheet (83-I)

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This report describes the Tawatinaw area in east-central Alberta, making reference to its physiographic features, parent material, and vegetation. A brief review of soil formation is included as... More ≫

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This report describes the Tawatinaw area in east-central Alberta, making reference to its physiographic features, parent material, and vegetation. A brief review of soil formation is included as background material to a discussion of the classification system and how it relates to this area. Soil characteristics are related to their use and management. Each soil series mapped is discussed in turn, giving its characteristics, distribution, and land use considerations. The appendix includes contributions from individuals in other disciplines who have conducted studies in this area. A soil and topography map, as well as a soil rating map, form an integral part of this report.

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Soil survey of the Whitecourt and Barrhead area

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This report describes the soils of the Whitecourt and Barrhead areas in central Alberta including the cultural and physical features of the area, the morphological and chemical characteristics of... More ≫

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This report describes the soils of the Whitecourt and Barrhead areas in central Alberta including the cultural and physical features of the area, the morphological and chemical characteristics of the soil series, and certain land use aspects. The soil map shows the location and extent of the different soil areas and indicates the main topographical features. The soil rating map shows a suggested productivity grouping based on a rating of the soils.

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