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Instream flow needs determinations for the South Saskatchewan River Basin, Alberta, Canada

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Describes the results of the work of a technical team struck to develop instream flow needs (IFN) determinations for all mainstem reaches in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The team developed... More ≫

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Describes the results of the work of a technical team struck to develop instream flow needs (IFN) determinations for all mainstem reaches in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The team developed an integrated aquatic ecosystem IFN based on fish habitat, water quality, riparian vegetation, and channel maintenance. The integrated IFN determination is presented in a format suitable for input to the SSRB WMP water-balancing model, the Water Resource Management Model.

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South Saskatchewan River Basin water management plan phase 2 : scenario modelling results, part 1

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Phase 2 of the South Saskatchewan River Basin Water Management Plan will recommend water conservation objectives for the major mainstem reaches of the Red Deer, Bow, Oldman, Waterton, Belly, St.... More ≫

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Phase 2 of the South Saskatchewan River Basin Water Management Plan will recommend water conservation objectives for the major mainstem reaches of the Red Deer, Bow, Oldman, Waterton, Belly, St. Mary and South Saskatchewan rivers. Because of the complexity and significant consequences that establishing water conservation objectives are expected to have, it was decided to divide modelling of Phase 2 into two parts. Part 1, the subject of this report, is an exploratory and educational exercise that gathers information on the current and "committed to" state of the basin, and the potential consequences of a number of hypothetical water management scenarios. The report documents results obtained from eight scenario simulations using Alberta Environment's Water Resources Management Model.

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South Saskatchewan river basin water management plan phase two : background studies

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Alberta Environment is leading the development of the province's first water management plan to maximize the benefits of water use in the South Saskatchewan River Basin in a sustainable,... More ≫

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Alberta Environment is leading the development of the province's first water management plan to maximize the benefits of water use in the South Saskatchewan River Basin in a sustainable, environmentally-responsible way. Phase One of the water management plan was approved and implemented in June 2002 and authorized water allocation transfers and water conservation holdbacks, subject to Alberta Environment approval and conditions. The key goal of Phase 2 is to find the balance between water consumption and environmental protection in the SSRB. Eight reports were completed to provide information to support appropriate decision making. This document presents the findings of these reports.

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South Saskatchewan River Basin water management plan : phase one, water allocation transfers

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The South Saskatchewan River Basin Water Management Plan is designed to resolve several issues concerning water management in the basin, such as the availability of water for future allocations... More ≫

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The South Saskatchewan River Basin Water Management Plan is designed to resolve several issues concerning water management in the basin, such as the availability of water for future allocations and river flows for the aquatic environment. This report outlines the first phase of the plan which will establish a system for water allocation transfers, and recommends that no further applications for allocations in the St. Mary, Belly and Waterton Rivers be accepted.

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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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