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A desk-top method for establishing environmental flows in Alberta rivers and streams

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This report identifies a method to estimate an ecologically-based flow regime on the basis of reductions from natural flow or the per cent exceedance from natural flow. It also provides background... More ≫

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This report identifies a method to estimate an ecologically-based flow regime on the basis of reductions from natural flow or the per cent exceedance from natural flow. It also provides background information and a jurisdictional review of current environmental flow (instream flow needs) knowledge in North America and international rivers. The report was prepared in support of outcomes and goals identified in the provincial Water for Life strategy and action plan.

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Alternative water supply storage & management methods : adding tools to Alberta’s water toolbox

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To meet the Water for Life strategy's third goal to provide reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy Alberta's water, managers and agencies may consider many potential sources of... More ≫

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To meet the Water for Life strategy's third goal to provide reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy Alberta's water, managers and agencies may consider many potential sources of water and a wide array of supply storage and management methods. In 2008, Alberta Environment and Water commissioned a review of methods for water supply storage and management that have never or rarely been used in Alberta. All the methods in the report are applicable to Alberta's mountain and prairie regions and all have been used in other parts of the world.

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Water for life

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Water for Life is the overarching government-wide strategy for water in Alberta. Whether concerns involve conservation measures, quality controls for safe drinking water, irrigation, or the... More ≫

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Water for Life is the overarching government-wide strategy for water in Alberta. Whether concerns involve conservation measures, quality controls for safe drinking water, irrigation, or the conservation of aquatic ecosystems, the Water for Life strategy guides policy measures across Government of Alberta ministries.

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Water for life : action plan

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The Water for Life strategy outlines the Government of Alberta's commitments to manage and safeguard Alberta's water resources. The strategy has been the vehicle for managing Alberta's precious... More ≫

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The Water for Life strategy outlines the Government of Alberta's commitments to manage and safeguard Alberta's water resources. The strategy has been the vehicle for managing Alberta's precious water resources since its release in 2003. The goals and key directions outlined in the Strategy will be achieved through the Water for Life action plan, which is designed to ensure achievable and timely outcomes that reflect growing pressures on the province's water supplies.

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Rosebud and Redland monitoring well installation report

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The Alberta Research Council was contracted by Alberta Environment to supervise the drilling and installation of three new wells for the Groundwater Observation Well Network, which is a network of... More ≫

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The Alberta Research Council was contracted by Alberta Environment to supervise the drilling and installation of three new wells for the Groundwater Observation Well Network, which is a network of groundwater wells that monitor groundwater levels in aquifers across Alberta. This report details the site selection, drilling and well installation data for these monitoring wells.

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Glossary of terms related to water and watershed management in Alberta. 1st edition

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An easy-to-follow glossary of common terms directly associated with water and watershed management in Alberta. The glossary serves as a tool and reference for Water for Life partnerships and... More ≫

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An easy-to-follow glossary of common terms directly associated with water and watershed management in Alberta. The glossary serves as a tool and reference for Water for Life partnerships and working groups.

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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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Water for life : a renewal

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Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability has been the vehicle for managing Alberta’s water resources since 2003. In this renewed strategy, the Government of Alberta continues to build... More ≫

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Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability has been the vehicle for managing Alberta’s water resources since 2003. In this renewed strategy, the Government of Alberta continues to build on the work already undertaken and reaffirms its commitment to the Water for Life approach for the management of Alberta’s water quantity and quality for the benefit of Albertans.

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Assessment of potential water storage sites and diversion scenarios

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The purpose of this study was to assess and rank previously identified potential water storage sites and diversion projects in Alberta, the information for which was compiled in a previous (2005)... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to assess and rank previously identified potential water storage sites and diversion projects in Alberta, the information for which was compiled in a previous (2005) Alberta Environment project inventory. This study was implemented address "reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy" as part of the provincial Water for Life Strategy.

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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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