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Alberta's water priority system : facts at your fingertips

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This information sheet explains Alberta's water priority system, which is based on seniority. This "first in time, first in right" (FITFIR) system has been a key principle of granting and... More ≫

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This information sheet explains Alberta's water priority system, which is based on seniority. This "first in time, first in right" (FITFIR) system has been a key principle of granting and administering water allocations in Alberta since 1894.

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Licensing water use on agricultural dispositions

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Water Act Licences and Approvals are the required tools for allocating water use on agricultural dispositions. This fact sheet discusses these two methods of allocating water use, as well as... More ≫

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Water Act Licences and Approvals are the required tools for allocating water use on agricultural dispositions. This fact sheet discusses these two methods of allocating water use, as well as traditional agricultural use registration, and when each should be used.

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South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta water supply study

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Water supply in the South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta is naturally subject to highly variable flows. Capture and controlled release of these flows is critical in the management of the... More ≫

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Water supply in the South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta is naturally subject to highly variable flows. Capture and controlled release of these flows is critical in the management of the available water supply. Expanding population, economic growth and climate variability add additional challenges to managing our limited water supply. This study identifies management of existing reservoirs and the development of additional water storage sites as potential solutions to water management challenges.

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Wetlands : webbed feet not required

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Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required is a resource guide that combines a variety of hands-on, interactive activities with inquiry-based learning. Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required aligns with... More ≫

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Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required is a resource guide that combines a variety of hands-on, interactive activities with inquiry-based learning. Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required aligns with curriculum expectations for Grade Five Science Topic E: Wetland Ecosystems. The activities in this guide also make connections to other subjects such as Language Arts, Physical Education, Geography and Social Studies. Supplementary resources related to the activities can be found on Alberta Environment’s website.

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Muskeg River watershed integrated water quality monitoring program [First] annual report

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In 2008, Alberta Environment adopted a management framework for the Muskeg River watershed. The management framework defines criteria for evaluation of water quantity and water quality in the... More ≫

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In 2008, Alberta Environment adopted a management framework for the Muskeg River watershed. The management framework defines criteria for evaluation of water quantity and water quality in the Muskeg River watershed. Observed conditions are compared against scientifically established limits that have been developed specifically for the Muskeg River Watershed. These limits are based on data collected within the watershed, as well as more broad information on streamflow, water quality and requirements of the aquatic ecosystem. One of the key recommendations of the management framework was the development of an integrated monitoring program for the Muskeg River watershed to coordinate offlease monitoring activities that are currently conducted by individual companies and Alberta Environment. The main purpose of the integrated monitoring plan is to support the recommendations of the management framework which specify targets and limits for water quality and water quantity.

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Apportionment operations plan for the South Saskatchewan River Basin (Alberta)

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Describes the means by which the Intrabasin Water Coordinating Committee will gather and consider information and provide advice to Alberta Environment on how the South Saskatchewan River Basin in... More ≫

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Describes the means by which the Intrabasin Water Coordinating Committee will gather and consider information and provide advice to Alberta Environment on how the South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta can meet the terms of the Master Agreement on Apportionment (MAA). The MAA is an agreement between Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Canada for sharing the waters of eastward flowing interprovincial streams.

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Montana - Alberta St. Mary and Milk Rivers water management initiative : terms of reference

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These terms of reference define the purpose, scope, principles, objectives, membership, code of conduct, and related process matters to guide the efficient functioning of the St. Mary and Milk... More ≫

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These terms of reference define the purpose, scope, principles, objectives, membership, code of conduct, and related process matters to guide the efficient functioning of the St. Mary and Milk Rivers water management joint initiative team.

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Muskeg River interim management framework for water quantity and quality : summary report

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The purpose of this interim management framework is to guide regulatory decision-making within the Muskeg River watershed, which is located in the Athabasca Oil Sands region of northern Alberta... More ≫

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The purpose of this interim management framework is to guide regulatory decision-making within the Muskeg River watershed, which is located in the Athabasca Oil Sands region of northern Alberta within the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo. This is a summary report of the Muskeg River interim management framework.

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Muskeg River interim management framework for water quantity and quality : management guidance for aquatic components of the Muskeg River watershed

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The purpose of this interim management framework is to guide regulatory decision-making within the Muskeg River watershed, which is located in the Athabasca Oil Sands region of northern Alberta... More ≫

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The purpose of this interim management framework is to guide regulatory decision-making within the Muskeg River watershed, which is located in the Athabasca Oil Sands region of northern Alberta within the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo. The specific objectives of the interim framework are to develop: water quality objectives for the Muskeg River and Kearl Lake; water quality targets and limits to protect and maintain the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the Muskeg River; a monitoring strategy to evaluate the impacts of development; and an approach and information system that will assist the development of the Muskeg River Water Management Plan.

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Water management plan for the watersheds of the upper Highwood and upper Little Bow rivers. Volume 2 : Highwood diversion plan.

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This water management plan has a very specific focus: To make recommendations to Alberta Environment decision makers concerning water quantity management in the watersheds of the Upper Highwood... More ≫

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This water management plan has a very specific focus: To make recommendations to Alberta Environment decision makers concerning water quantity management in the watersheds of the Upper Highwood and Upper Little Bow Rivers. This volume of the plan replaces the Interim Highwood Diversion Plan of March 2004 and the Highwood Operations Guideline.

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