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Flows required to protect water quality in the Little Bow River and Mosquito Creek

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To assist the development of plans for the Highwood and Little Bow River watersheds, the Science and Standards Division, Alberta Environment was asked to examine the relationship between flow and... More ≫

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To assist the development of plans for the Highwood and Little Bow River watersheds, the Science and Standards Division, Alberta Environment was asked to examine the relationship between flow and water quality in the Little Bow River and Mosquito Creek. This report presents an evaluation of the effects of flow on water quality. Equations were developed to predict the relationship between flow and dissolved oxygen in the Little Bow River, and the relationship between flow and total suspended solids in Mosquito Creek. These equations were used to estimate flows that should ensure suitable water quality.

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Evaluation of the water quality impacts of the Nose Creek deflection structures

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Alberta Environment installed deflection structures in the Bow River immediately downstream from Nose Creek in the spring of 2001. This report summarizes data collected in the monitoring program... More ≫

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Alberta Environment installed deflection structures in the Bow River immediately downstream from Nose Creek in the spring of 2001. This report summarizes data collected in the monitoring program and evaluates whether the deflection structures caused any impact in water quality.

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Predictive equations for suspended solids and dissolved oxygen in the Highwood River

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This report presents equations that can be used to predict total suspended solids and dissolved oxygen as functions of flow and maximum water temperature, respectively.

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Chestermere Lake water quality monitoring

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A water quality sampling program was conducted at Chestermere Lake and along the Western Irrigation District canal during the open water seasons of 1992 and 1993. This program was designed to... More ≫

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A water quality sampling program was conducted at Chestermere Lake and along the Western Irrigation District canal during the open water seasons of 1992 and 1993. This program was designed to determine whether Calgary's storm water has any major impact on water quality in the WID canal and Chestermere Lake.

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An overview of water quality in Frank Lake 1990-1993

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Frank Lake is a restored lake and wetland area east of High River, AB. It was designed to treat wastewaters from the High River Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Cargill Foods Limited meat... More ≫

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Frank Lake is a restored lake and wetland area east of High River, AB. It was designed to treat wastewaters from the High River Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Cargill Foods Limited meat packing plant, and to provide habitat for waterfowl production. Alberta Environmental Protection began a water quality monitoring program at Frank Lake in 1990. This program was designed to provide very basic characterization of the combined effluents and treatment efficiency of the first basin.

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An evaluation of nutrients and biological conditions in the Bow River, 1986 to 1988

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This report presents the results of 1986-88 Bow River water quality monitoring programs conducted by Alberta Environment. Plant nutrient, coliform bacteria count and aquatic plant biomass trends... More ≫

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This report presents the results of 1986-88 Bow River water quality monitoring programs conducted by Alberta Environment. Plant nutrient, coliform bacteria count and aquatic plant biomass trends and differences between sites were analyzed. This program was mainly designed to detect changes in river water quality since the installation of phosphorus removal at Calgary sewage treatment plants in 1982-83.

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