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Handbook for state of the watershed reporting : a guide for developing state of the watershed reports in Alberta

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An overview of the process elements for compiling and evaluating existing and available information for the purpose of completing a broad-scale screening of the physical features, resources and... More ≫

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An overview of the process elements for compiling and evaluating existing and available information for the purpose of completing a broad-scale screening of the physical features, resources and conditions of a watershed. This handbook introduces users to the concept of watershed-scale assessments via watershed health indicators and includes an extensive listing of data and information sources from across the province.

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Indicators for assessing environmental performance of watersheds in southern Alberta

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This report on environmental indicators identifies generic condition and pressure indicators for land, water quantity, water quality, and aquatic and riparian ecosystems and explains how these... More ≫

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This report on environmental indicators identifies generic condition and pressure indicators for land, water quantity, water quality, and aquatic and riparian ecosystems and explains how these indicators are linked to environmental outcomes. It is meant to act as an initial attempt to suggest what should be measured to monitor the environmental state of watersheds in southern Alberta and work towards achieving the desired outcomes for these watersheds using an adaptive environmental performance management system.

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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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Battle River watershed management planning process : phase one : terms of reference

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Collaboration with stakeholders and the general public will be key during the process. Given that there is not yet an established watershed group representing the entire Battle River watershed,... More ≫

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Collaboration with stakeholders and the general public will be key during the process. Given that there is not yet an established watershed group representing the entire Battle River watershed, Alberta Environment will assemble a stakeholder group with a view to it becoming a Watershed Planning and Advisory Council as identified in the Water for Life Strategy, for future phases of planning.

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