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Alberta report (interim) on South Saskatchewan River Basin water-sharing with Saskatchewan in 2010 under the Master Agreement on apportionment

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This report provides an interim summary Alberta's performance in meeting the requirements of the Master Agreement on Apportionment in 2010 in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. It also describes... More ≫

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This report provides an interim summary Alberta's performance in meeting the requirements of the Master Agreement on Apportionment in 2010 in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. It also describes the water supply and demand situation over the course of the year.

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Alberta report (final) on South Saskatchewan River Basin water-sharing with Saskatchewan in 2009 under the Master Agreement on apportionment

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This report summarizes Alberta's performance in 2009 in meeting the requirements of the Master Agreement on Apportionment for the South Saskatchewan River Basin. This report relies on the data... More ≫

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This report summarizes Alberta's performance in 2009 in meeting the requirements of the Master Agreement on Apportionment for the South Saskatchewan River Basin. This report relies on the data provided in the Prairie Provinces Water Board's annual report for 2009, which contains the official water quantity and quality results for the year.

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South Saskatchewan regional plan : water quantity and quality modelling results

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This report describes water allocation and water quality modelling work carried out in-house by Alberta Environment in 2009 and early 2010 to support the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. It... More ≫

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This report describes water allocation and water quality modelling work carried out in-house by Alberta Environment in 2009 and early 2010 to support the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. It outlines the results generated by the models and includes a summary of hydroclimate modelling results carried out under contract by Golder Associates.

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Apportionment operations plan for the South Saskatchewan River Basin (Alberta)

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Describes the means by which the Intrabasin Water Coordinating Committee will gather and consider information and provide advice to Alberta Environment on how the South Saskatchewan River Basin in... More ≫

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Describes the means by which the Intrabasin Water Coordinating Committee will gather and consider information and provide advice to Alberta Environment on how the South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta can meet the terms of the Master Agreement on Apportionment (MAA). The MAA is an agreement between Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Canada for sharing the waters of eastward flowing interprovincial streams.

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AENV water shortage procedures for the South Saskatchewan River basin

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This document is intended as a management and preparedness plan for water shortages in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The plan provides operation procedures and guidance to Alberta... More ≫

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This document is intended as a management and preparedness plan for water shortages in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The plan provides operation procedures and guidance to Alberta Environment regional staff managing water shortage situations within the context of the Water Act, Alberta Environment policies and approved water management plans.

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South Saskatchewan regional plan (SSRP) traditional use studies project

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This report summarizes traditional knowledge and traditional land use information from the South Saskatchewan and Milk River Basins in southern Alberta. It was prepared to provide background... More ≫

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This report summarizes traditional knowledge and traditional land use information from the South Saskatchewan and Milk River Basins in southern Alberta. It was prepared to provide background information during the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan process. Traditional cultures managed and thrived in the highly seasonal environment of southern Alberta. A detailed, highly developed and thorough knowledge of the natural environment was required to sustain the economy and culture of indigenous people. The report uses examples of important plant and animal resources and sites to illustrate and demonstrate the breadth and depth of knowledge and information required by First Nations, and particularly Blackfoot, peoples concerns regarding air quality issues, it has become apparent that air issues should be considered in developing a comprehensive regional plan for the SSR.

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Terms of reference : Intrabasin Water Coordinating Committee of the South Saskatchewan River Basin

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Presents the terms of reference for the Intrabasin Water Coordinating Committee for the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The Committee was established to provide advice on managing water during... More ≫

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Presents the terms of reference for the Intrabasin Water Coordinating Committee for the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The Committee was established to provide advice on managing water during periods of water shortage in any or all of the sub-basins, and on how to best meet the requirements of the Master Agreement on Apportionment, an agreement between Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Canada for sharing the waters of eastward flowing interprovincial streams.

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Establishment of Oldman River sub-basin water conservation objectives

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These objectives relate to the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the... More ≫

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These objectives relate to the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and will apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision. The objectives recommended in the South Saskatchewan River basin's management plan provide direction on how to increase flows in the highly allocated Bow, Oldman and South Saskatchewan River sub-basins and permit allocations in the Red Deer River sub-basin. They are subject to future review and refinement in light of improved knowledge and information about the aquatic environment and water quality.

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Establishment of Red Deer River sub-basin water conservation objectives

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These objectives relate to the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the... More ≫

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These objectives relate to the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and will apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision. The objectives recommended in the South Saskatchewan River basin's management plan provide direction on how to increase flows in the highly allocated Bow, Oldman and South Saskatchewan River sub-basins and permit allocations in the Red Deer River sub-basin. They are subject to future review and refinement in light of improved knowledge and information about the aquatic environment and water quality.

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Establishment of South Saskatchewan River sub-basin water conservation objectives

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These objectives relate to the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the... More ≫

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These objectives relate to the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and will apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision. The objectives recommended in the South Saskatchewan River basin's management plan provide direction on how to increase flows in the highly allocated Bow, Oldman and South Saskatchewan River sub-basins and permit allocations in the Red Deer River sub-basin. They are subject to future review and refinement in light of improved knowledge and information about the aquatic environment and water quality.

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