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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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Minister's Advisory Group : recommendations for improving Alberta's water management and allocation

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Presents recommendations made to government by the Minister's Advisory Group on Water Management and Allocation on how to improve Alberta's water management and allocation system.

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From government to governance : a state-of-the-art review of environmental governance : final report

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The purpose of this study is to develop a state-of-the-art literature review of current academic thinking regarding environmental governance, with a focus on considerations that are relevant to... More ≫

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The purpose of this study is to develop a state-of-the-art literature review of current academic thinking regarding environmental governance, with a focus on considerations that are relevant to water management and water allocation. The overall perspective is broad, but concerns that are especially pertinent to water and environmental governance in Alberta are emphasized.

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A comprehensive literature review on the applicability of free and dissolved gas sampling for baseline water well testing : final report

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This report summarizes and evaluates currently available methods for free gas and dissolved gas sampling from water wells and discusses their applicability to groundwater testing near coalbed... More ≫

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This report summarizes and evaluates currently available methods for free gas and dissolved gas sampling from water wells and discusses their applicability to groundwater testing near coalbed methane operations in Alberta. The ultimate goal is to assess advantages and disadvantages of the currently available techniques for determining the chemical and isotopic compositions of free and dissolved gases in groundwater obtained from water wells. Another objective was to evaluate whether suitable techniques exist to reliably analyze the chemical and isotopic composition of dissolved gas in groundwater, and if so, whether this would add important new information.

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Water supply outlook overview

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Water supply outlook overview.

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Muskeg River interim management framework for water quantity and quality : summary report

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The purpose of this interim management framework is to guide regulatory decision-making within the Muskeg River watershed, which is located in the Athabasca Oil Sands region of northern Alberta... More ≫

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The purpose of this interim management framework is to guide regulatory decision-making within the Muskeg River watershed, which is located in the Athabasca Oil Sands region of northern Alberta within the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo. This is a summary report of the Muskeg River interim management framework.

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Water and oil : an overview of the use of water for enhanced oil recovery in Alberta

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This report shows that there are a number of uses for water that result in it being removed from the water cycle for a long period of time. These include the deep well disposal of industrial... More ≫

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This report shows that there are a number of uses for water that result in it being removed from the water cycle for a long period of time. These include the deep well disposal of industrial wastewaters, water used for washing salt caverns and water used for the enhanced recovery of oil through water and steam injection processes.

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Administrative guideline for transferring water allocations

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This guideline provides information and a methodology for dealing with applications for transfer of an allocation of water under a licence. The intent is to ensure transfers are handled in a... More ≫

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This guideline provides information and a methodology for dealing with applications for transfer of an allocation of water under a licence. The intent is to ensure transfers are handled in a consistent manner across the province. It will also provide assistance to those who are contemplating the transfer of an allocation of water.

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Water for life : Alberta's strategy for sustainability. Draft for discussion

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The Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability draft for discussion represents the recommendations Albertans provided during the consultation process in 2002. This draft strategy... More ≫

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The Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability draft for discussion represents the recommendations Albertans provided during the consultation process in 2002. This draft strategy outlines practical and effective approaches to manage Alberta’s water needs while maintaining the provinces economic prosperity, and addressing environmental concerns.

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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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