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Minister's forum on water : summary

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A Minister's Forum on Water was held in Red Deer in June 2002 as part of public consultations to inform the development of a water management strategy for Alberta. Participants at the forum urged... More ≫

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A Minister's Forum on Water was held in Red Deer in June 2002 as part of public consultations to inform the development of a water management strategy for Alberta. Participants at the forum urged the provincial government to develop a water strategy and noted the need for all Albertans to improve their understanding of water resources and change the way water is used. Most discussion teams recommended that efforts be focused on the seven water basins in Alberta (through basin plans, studies, reports and consultation). Forum participants asked the provincial government to increase its commitment to water management. This report provides detail about the Minister's Forum.

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Water for life : summary of consultation results

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This summary describes the major findings of a six week consultation with Albertans regarding a provincial water strategy. Respondents felt the issues described herein are important and urged the... More ≫

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This summary describes the major findings of a six week consultation with Albertans regarding a provincial water strategy. Respondents felt the issues described herein are important and urged the provincial government to take action to prepare the province for future water challenges.

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Water for life : results from random telephone survey : summary report

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A random telephone survey of Albertans was conducted as part of Alberta's water strategy, water for life project. The survey was intended to provide a statistical sample with which to compare... More ≫

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A random telephone survey of Albertans was conducted as part of Alberta's water strategy, water for life project. The survey was intended to provide a statistical sample with which to compare results from the completed workbooks and the 15 community workshops held around the province.

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South Saskatchewan River Basin non-irrigation water use forecasts

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Presents long-term forecasts for population and water demand (withdrawals and consumptive use) to assist with water management planning in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The major water use... More ≫

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Presents long-term forecasts for population and water demand (withdrawals and consumptive use) to assist with water management planning in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The major water use categories quantified are municipal, industrial, stockwatering, other agricultural (non-irrigation) and water management. (Water management uses include licensed projects involving lake stabilization, remediation and flood control.) The study was commissioned as part of the South Saskatchewan River Basin water management review.

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Water supplying capacity of Alberta soils

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Soils may be rated according to the amount of water they can retain in available form. However, under field conditions there are physical and chemical soil properties which affect the ability of... More ≫

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Soils may be rated according to the amount of water they can retain in available form. However, under field conditions there are physical and chemical soil properties which affect the ability of plants to fully utilize all the available water. In Alberta the main factors of concern are dense subsoils that restrict root growth and the presence of salinity which inhibits water uptake. A modification of the available water holding capacity (AWC) that recognizes these limitations has been called the water supplying capacity (WSC). Both the AWC and WSC have been estimated for individual soils in the province.

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Soil survey of Peace Hills sheet

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Peace Hills region of central Alberta. It... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Peace Hills region of central Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the areas are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the areas, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Wainwright and Vermilion sheets

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Wainwright and Vermilion regions of east... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Wainwright and Vermilion regions of east central Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the areas are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the areas, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Rosebud and Banff sheets

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Rosebud region in south central Alberta and... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Rosebud region in south central Alberta and the Banff region east of the Rocky Mountain forest preserve. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the areas are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the areas, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Blackfoot and Calgary sheets

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Calgary and Blackfoot regions of south... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Calgary and Blackfoot regions of south central Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the area are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the area, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Milk River sheet

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Milk River region in the southeast corner... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Milk River region in the southeast corner of Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the area are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the area, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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