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Multi-media monitoring of trace metals and pesticides in the Battle River 1989-1990

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The Multi-Media Monitoring Pilot Program on the Battle River was undertaken to assess and compare the suitability of water and other media such as bottom sediments, suspended sediments, suspended... More ≫

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The Multi-Media Monitoring Pilot Program on the Battle River was undertaken to assess and compare the suitability of water and other media such as bottom sediments, suspended sediments, suspended sediments and biota (plants, invertebrates, and fish) for monitoring heavy metals and pesticides. Development or enhancement of sampling and analytical protocols and evaluation of seasonal longitudinal trends in contaminant levels were important components of this assessment.

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The Pine Lake restoration project

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This paper summarizes key findings on the relative impact of agriculture on external phosphorus loadings to Pine Lake, and work in progress to reduce loadings from agricultural sites.

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Summary of water quality in Gregoire Lake 1989-1993

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Alberta Environmental Protection has conducted a water quality monitoring program on Gregoire Lake since 1989. It is one of about 30 lakes monitored regularly by staff of Parks Services and Water... More ≫

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Alberta Environmental Protection has conducted a water quality monitoring program on Gregoire Lake since 1989. It is one of about 30 lakes monitored regularly by staff of Parks Services and Water Resources Services. The purpose of this ongoing sampling program is to obtain long-term information on the fertility level of this and other recreational lakes associated with provincial parks so that trends may be detected.

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Summary of water quality in Lake Newell

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The purpose of the ongoing sampling of Lake Newell was to obtain long-term information on the fertility level of this and other recreational lakes associated with provincial parks so that trends... More ≫

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The purpose of the ongoing sampling of Lake Newell was to obtain long-term information on the fertility level of this and other recreational lakes associated with provincial parks so that trends could be detected.

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Volunteer citizens' lake monitoring program (1992) : Shorncliffe, Goose and Islet Lakes

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The volunteer citizens' lake monitoring program was conceived in response to concerns expressed by lakeshore property owners that the water quality of their lake was deteriorating. The samples... More ≫

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The volunteer citizens' lake monitoring program was conceived in response to concerns expressed by lakeshore property owners that the water quality of their lake was deteriorating. The samples collected by volunteer citizens provide background information that can be used to assess future impacts, enhance existing database on lakes and reservoirs, and assess seasonal trends in algal populations.

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Water quality of the Elbow River

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Alberta Environment initiated a detailed survey of the Elbow River in 1988 to develop a basin overview of water quality. The specific objectives of this survey were to 1) assess the effects of... More ≫

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Alberta Environment initiated a detailed survey of the Elbow River in 1988 to develop a basin overview of water quality. The specific objectives of this survey were to 1) assess the effects of existing development on water quality on the Elbow River upstream of Calgary; 2) examine phosphorus loading patterns and determine major sources; and 3) provide baseline data to assess the effects of future development.

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Mann Lakes water management planning study : water quality assessment study

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The purpose of this document is to assess the possible effects that the proposed water transfer from the North Saskatchewan River, the Beaver River or deep underground water would have on the... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to assess the possible effects that the proposed water transfer from the North Saskatchewan River, the Beaver River or deep underground water would have on the water quality of Mann lakes.

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Status of water quality in Sandy Lake

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The purpose of this report is to summarize all available water quality information on Sandy Lake, which may then be used as background material for the assessment of water withdrawal impacts

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Focus on water quality

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This paper describes the basic physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water quality, human health concerns, how water quality can be changed, and provides actions that Albertans can... More ≫

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This paper describes the basic physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water quality, human health concerns, how water quality can be changed, and provides actions that Albertans can take to protect water quality.

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Agricultural runoff and lake water quality

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This report looks at lake studies that were conducted to understand the relationship between nutrient loading from various land uses in the watershed and productivity in lakes.

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