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Water storage opportunities in the South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta

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Presents the results of a study funded by the Irrigation Council to investigate the opportunities for developing additional storage to improve future water security in southern Alberta. After... More ≫

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Presents the results of a study funded by the Irrigation Council to investigate the opportunities for developing additional storage to improve future water security in southern Alberta. After reviewing previous studies and doing additional modelling and analysis, this study determined there is limited opportunity for additional water storage in southern Alberta. The consultant reviewed existing studies and conducted modelling within the boundaries of current regulations and apportionment agreements.

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Soil survey of Peace Hills sheet

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Peace Hills region of central Alberta. It... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Peace Hills region of central Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the areas are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the areas, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Wainwright and Vermilion sheets

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Wainwright and Vermilion regions of east... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Wainwright and Vermilion regions of east central Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the areas are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the areas, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Rosebud and Banff sheets

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Rosebud region in south central Alberta and... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Rosebud region in south central Alberta and the Banff region east of the Rocky Mountain forest preserve. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the areas are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the areas, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Blackfoot and Calgary sheets

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Calgary and Blackfoot regions of south... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Calgary and Blackfoot regions of south central Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the area are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the area, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Milk River sheet

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Milk River region in the southeast corner... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Milk River region in the southeast corner of Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the area are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the area, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Lethbridge and Pincher Creek sheets

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The report and accompanying maps describe the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various types, topography, drainage, water supply, fertility invoice of the soils and alkali problems in... More ≫

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The report and accompanying maps describe the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various types, topography, drainage, water supply, fertility invoice of the soils and alkali problems in the Lethbridge and Pincher Creek region in southwestern Alberta. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the area together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Sullivan Lake sheet

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The report and accompanying map describe the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various types, topography, drainage, crop adaptation, water supply, fertility invoice of the soils,... More ≫

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The report and accompanying map describe the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various types, topography, drainage, crop adaptation, water supply, fertility invoice of the soils, systems of farming and methods of soil management, and alkali problems in the Sullivan Lake region in central eastern Alberta. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the area together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Rainy Hills sheet

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The report and accompanying map describe the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various types, topography, drainage, crop adaptation, water supply, fertility invoice of the soils,... More ≫

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The report and accompanying map describe the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various types, topography, drainage, crop adaptation, water supply, fertility invoice of the soils, systems of farming and methods of soil management, alkali and irrigation problems in the Rainy Hills region in southeastern Alberta. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the area together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Preliminary soil survey of the Peace River-High Prairie-Sturgeon Lake area

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The report and accompanying map are compiled from five individual field surveys conducted between 1928 and 1931. The report describes the properties of the surface and subsoils of the region, as... More ≫

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The report and accompanying map are compiled from five individual field surveys conducted between 1928 and 1931. The report describes the properties of the surface and subsoils of the region, as well as including information on topography, water supply, drainage, timber, settlement, and transportation routes.

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