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Indicators for assessing environmental performance of watersheds in southern Alberta : a summary document

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This summary document is meant to provide guidance to watershed planning and advisory councils and watershed stewardship groups in terms of identifying environmental indicators to monitor the... More ≫

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This summary document is meant to provide guidance to watershed planning and advisory councils and watershed stewardship groups in terms of identifying environmental indicators to monitor the environmental state of watersheds and assess progress towards achieving environmental outcomes.

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Summary report on the initial assessment of ecological health of aquatic ecosystems in Alberta : water quality, sediment quality and non-fish biota

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This is a technical summary of a provincial-scale initial assessment of aquatic ecosystem health. It is based on water and sediment quality and non-fish biota information for major rivers, a... More ≫

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This is a technical summary of a provincial-scale initial assessment of aquatic ecosystem health. It is based on water and sediment quality and non-fish biota information for major rivers, a selection of tributaries and streams in Alberta. It provides an overview of current knowledge for major basins, an initial assessment of aquatic ecosystem health based on published information, and it identifies gaps and provides recommendations for future more comprehensive monitoring.

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Information synthesis and initial assessment of the status and health of aquatic ecosystems in Alberta : surface water quality, sediment quality and non-fish biota

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This is a technical summary of a provincial-scale initial assessment of aquatic ecosystem health. It is based on water and sediment quality and non-fish biota information for major rivers, a... More ≫

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This is a technical summary of a provincial-scale initial assessment of aquatic ecosystem health. It is based on water and sediment quality and non-fish biota information for major rivers, a selection of tributaries and streams in Alberta. It provides an overview of current knowledge for major basins, an initial assessment of aquatic ecosystem health based on published information, and it identifies gaps and provides recommendations for future more comprehensive monitoring.

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Provincial inventory of potential water storage sites and diversion scenarios

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Presents an inventory of previously-identified potential water storage sites and diversion systems in the province. Implemented as part of the provincial Water for Life Strategy. The inventory was... More ≫

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Presents an inventory of previously-identified potential water storage sites and diversion systems in the province. Implemented as part of the provincial Water for Life Strategy. The inventory was based on a literature review of previous studies that identified potential sites and no site investigations were conducted.

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Water conservation and allocation guideline for oilfield injection

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This document provides direction for regulatory agencies and developers where the use of non-saline water resources may by essential to an Enhanced Recover Scheme for underground (oilfield)... More ≫

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This document provides direction for regulatory agencies and developers where the use of non-saline water resources may by essential to an Enhanced Recover Scheme for underground (oilfield) injection. The purpose of the guideline is to support the conservation and management of water and to prevent excess use of water during enhanced recovery of hydrocarbon resources.

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Water conservation and allocation policy for oilfield injection

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Reliable water supplies for a sustainable economy is one of the key goals of Water for Life, Alberta’s strategy for water sustainability. This policy takes a place-based approach to water... More ≫

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Reliable water supplies for a sustainable economy is one of the key goals of Water for Life, Alberta’s strategy for water sustainability. This policy takes a place-based approach to water management, guiding industry working in naturally water-short areas and areas with development pressures to maximize water conservation efforts. The ultimate goal of the policy and accompanying guideline is to reduce or eliminate allocation of non-saline water for oilfield injection, while respecting the rights of current licence holders.

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Alberta Environment water for life : aquatic ecosystems review of issues and monitoring techniques

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The general objectives of this study were to review current and future issues that represent a concern for aquatic ecosystem health, and to review, evaluate and prioritize techniques available for... More ≫

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The general objectives of this study were to review current and future issues that represent a concern for aquatic ecosystem health, and to review, evaluate and prioritize techniques available for monitoring and assessing aquatic ecosystem health.

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Report on implementation progress of Water for Life : Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability

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This report is a summary of the progress achieved in implementing programs under the Water for Life strategy in 2004-2005, organized under the following topics: safe, secure drinking water supply;... More ≫

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This report is a summary of the progress achieved in implementing programs under the Water for Life strategy in 2004-2005, organized under the following topics: safe, secure drinking water supply; healthy aquatic ecosystems; reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy; knowledge and research; partnerships for watershed management and stewardship; and water conservation.

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Enabling partnerships : a framework in support of water for life : Alberta's strategy for sustainability

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Water for Life: Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability identifies the need to engage all Albertans in managing the province's watersheds. This document supports this part of the strategy by... More ≫

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Water for Life: Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability identifies the need to engage all Albertans in managing the province's watersheds. This document supports this part of the strategy by describing how landowners, communities, organizations, industry, and governments can get involved in timely and effective actions for the sustainable management of Alberta's watersheds.

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Waterworks facility assessment report

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This report summarizes the findings of the Waterworks Facility Assessment Study that was undertaken to identify short-term and long-term solutions to source, treatment and operational challenges... More ≫

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This report summarizes the findings of the Waterworks Facility Assessment Study that was undertaken to identify short-term and long-term solutions to source, treatment and operational challenges in the supply of safe, secure drinking water in the Province of Alberta. One of the key objectives was to examine the potential for expanding the role of regional water delivery with a resulting reduction in the number of "stand-alone" water facilities. The intent being that a reduction in the total number of water treatment facilities in the Province would correspondingly reduce the number of systems at risk and through economies of scale improve the level of service to the public.

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