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Southern Alberta flood mitigation feasibility study for Sheep, Highwood River basins and South Saskatchewan River sub-basin : South Saskatchewan River sub-basin water management plan

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of various mitigation projects, and combine the most feasible projects into water management plans for the Sheep River and Highwood River... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of various mitigation projects, and combine the most feasible projects into water management plans for the Sheep River and Highwood River basins which suffered severe flood damages at numerous times in the past, most recently in June 2013, and assess flood mitigations for the South Saskatchewan River Basin, including the feasibility of various flood mitigation projects for the City of Medicine Hat.

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Backcountry trail flood rehabilitation program

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Describes the Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program, which commenced in March 2014 and provides funding to restore and repair backcountry trail systems on public lands along the Eastern... More ≫

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Describes the Backcountry Trail Flood Rehabilitation Program, which commenced in March 2014 and provides funding to restore and repair backcountry trail systems on public lands along the Eastern Slopes that were impacted by 2013 flood events. Restoring the trail systems in these flood affected areas serves not only to maintain recreational opportunities but also provides critical support to the economic, environmental and social benefits that were compromised by the flood.

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Red Deer River basin flood mitigation study

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This report represents the results of a study to identify and assess potential options to mitigate flood risks to people, communities and infrastructure within the Red Deer River Basin. The report... More ≫

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This report represents the results of a study to identify and assess potential options to mitigate flood risks to people, communities and infrastructure within the Red Deer River Basin. The report includes hydrological mapping, graphical illustrations, a water management strategy, a summary of the candidate projects for flood mitigation, a project evaluation, and recommendations for the development of multi-layered resiliency to flooding in the basin.

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Feasibility study - Athabasca River basins : report

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The primary purpose of the feasibility study is to develop a water (floodplain) management plan for the flood-affected areas within the Athabasca Basins based on a benefit/cost analysis of... More ≫

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The primary purpose of the feasibility study is to develop a water (floodplain) management plan for the flood-affected areas within the Athabasca Basins based on a benefit/cost analysis of identified flood mitigation measures.

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Respecting our rivers : Alberta's approach to flood mitigation

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Through various mitigation efforts, we can provide layers of resiliency against flooding, reduce negative downstream impacts and bring together projects at the regional and local levels. Seven key... More ≫

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Through various mitigation efforts, we can provide layers of resiliency against flooding, reduce negative downstream impacts and bring together projects at the regional and local levels. Seven key elements will guide our approach to mitigation: watershed management, flood modelling and warning systems, risk management policies, water management and mitigation infrastructure, erosion control, local initiatives, and individual initiatives.

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2013 flood recovery erosion control program : program guide document

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The 2013 Flood Recovery Erosion Control (FREC) Program was originally designed to fund these critical projects and other erosion control priorities arising as a result of the 2013 flood events.... More ≫

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The 2013 Flood Recovery Erosion Control (FREC) Program was originally designed to fund these critical projects and other erosion control priorities arising as a result of the 2013 flood events. The program has since been expanded to include some local flood control and community mitigation projects and additional funding (a total of $116 million) has been allocated to the program. The focus of the program remains on projects that can be completed by 2015. It is acknowledged that additional and more extensive recommendations on community flood mitigation may be forthcoming from the Premier's Advisory Panel and that there is likely a need for an on-going community mitigation program. It is also acknowledged that pre-existing erosion control infrastructure continues to be eligible for compensation under the existing Disaster Recovery Program (DRP).

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Southern Alberta 2013 floods : the Provincial Recovery Framework

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In June 2013, large areas of Southern Alberta experienced a deluge of heavy rainfall that caused disastrous levels of flooding. The scale and impacts of the flooding are unprecedented in Alberta,... More ≫

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In June 2013, large areas of Southern Alberta experienced a deluge of heavy rainfall that caused disastrous levels of flooding. The scale and impacts of the flooding are unprecedented in Alberta, and resulted in the first ever State of Provincial Emergency to be declared in Canadian history. During the height of the events, and the first few days after June 20, 2013, there were 29 local states of emergency declared in the province.

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Provincial flood mitigation report : consultation and recommendations

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This report documents the progress of the Flood Mitigation Committee struck in 2005 and concludes with draft recommendations for the next stage of a provincial flood mitigation strategy.

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Ecosystem service approach pilot on wetlands : assessment of water storage and flood control ecosystem services

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Geographic Information Systems technologies were used to model water storage and flood control functions as well as related beneficiaries and ecosystem services of wetlands in the Shepard Slough... More ≫

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Geographic Information Systems technologies were used to model water storage and flood control functions as well as related beneficiaries and ecosystem services of wetlands in the Shepard Slough study area east of Calgary. The water storage model used a raster-based computer script using LiDAR inputs combined with a rating curve to estimate water storage capacity volumes for each wetland in the study area. The flood control model used eight separate predictor variables of wetland flood control functions.

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Watershed management in the Paddle River Headwaters

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This report attempts to answer these questions by providing an explanation of the hydrologic principles behind land management for flood control. The explanation is lengthy because the impact of... More ≫

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This report attempts to answer these questions by providing an explanation of the hydrologic principles behind land management for flood control. The explanation is lengthy because the impact of land use on the hydrology of an area is not often understood and cause and effect are not always clear. The history of the Paddle River flood control program is described in detail. The materials is from other reports, but is included to provide an overview of the program for those unfamiliar with it.

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