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Bow River – TransAlta agreement : Alberta Environment and Parks and TransAlta five-year water services agreement extension

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The agreement allows the Province of Alberta to set elevations on the Ghost Reservoir during the period of May 16 to July 7, which is typically the highest storm risk period of the year. By... More ≫

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The agreement allows the Province of Alberta to set elevations on the Ghost Reservoir during the period of May 16 to July 7, which is typically the highest storm risk period of the year. By keeping the reservoir lower during this period there is more space to store flood events thereby lowering peak flows downstream of the dam or, at the very least, delaying those peaks.

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A new approach to mapping floodways in Alberta

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Describes a new approach to mapping floodways and updating flood hazard maps being implemented in response to concerns of Albertans and to provide flexibility in how communities across the... More ≫

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Describes a new approach to mapping floodways and updating flood hazard maps being implemented in response to concerns of Albertans and to provide flexibility in how communities across the province address flood hazards. The new approach balances flood adaptation and resilience priorities and provides expanded flood hazard information to enhance public safety and inform local decision-making.

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COVID-19 waste management : information on managing waste potentially contaminated by COVID-19

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Intended for business, public and waste professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for managing waste potentially contaminated by COVID-19. This information sheet includes... More ≫

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Intended for business, public and waste professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for managing waste potentially contaminated by COVID-19. This information sheet includes information for municipal waste, landfill disposal and recycling operations.

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Building a more flood-resilient Calgary

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This brochure provides an overview of the government's efforts since June 2013 to improve flood resilience in Calgary, and includes a map showing flood mitigation project locations in and around the city. More ≫

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This brochure provides an overview of the government's efforts since June 2013 to improve flood resilience in Calgary, and includes a map showing flood mitigation project locations in and around the city.

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Alberta’s River Forecast Centre : awareness and communication

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre (RFC), this factsheet explains the work that is done by the RFC to maintain awareness of weather and water conditions in... More ≫

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre (RFC), this factsheet explains the work that is done by the RFC to maintain awareness of weather and water conditions in the province to anticipate possible flood events, and how it communicates the risk of possible flood events that it has identified.

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What makes Alberta flooding distinct?

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this fact sheet explains the unique features of Alberta's topography which affect flooding patterns in Alberta.

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Snow does not equal flood : Alberta's snowmelt and its impact on Alberta rivers

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet explains how Alberta has two separate snowmelt seasons and how these two periods influence the province's... More ≫

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet explains how Alberta has two separate snowmelt seasons and how these two periods influence the province's rivers in unique ways. Also explains how snow in the plains and the mountains is measured.

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Ice forecasting and warning

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This series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre outlines provincial flood mitigation efforts, including how the Centre prepares for potential flood events through monitoring... More ≫

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This series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre outlines provincial flood mitigation efforts, including how the Centre prepares for potential flood events through monitoring and assessing weather, ice jams in waterbodies, highstream flows due to heavy rainfall and snowmelt, and other factors.

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Ice jam flooding

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet provides information on ice jams, explaining what they are, why they occur, and how they can affect flooding.

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Flood forecasting and warning

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet explains how the Centre monitors the weather, river conditions, and mountain snowpack to assess the risks... More ≫

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet explains how the Centre monitors the weather, river conditions, and mountain snowpack to assess the risks of flooding in the province, and explains the different kinds of advisories the Centre may issue.

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