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Lesser Slave Lake water level needs scoping study

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This study was conducted as part of the process of developing a water management plan for the Lesser Slave Lake and River basins. In order to facilitate an evaluation of the effects of... More ≫

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This study was conducted as part of the process of developing a water management plan for the Lesser Slave Lake and River basins. In order to facilitate an evaluation of the effects of manipulating lake elevations in the development of a water management plan for the basins, this study addressed the extent and availability of existing information that could be considered in the determination of the likely consequences of various lake surface elevations on the lake’s ecosystem.

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Alberta Environment water for life : aquatic ecosystems review of issues and monitoring techniques

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The general objectives of this study were to review current and future issues that represent a concern for aquatic ecosystem health, and to review, evaluate and prioritize techniques available for... More ≫

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The general objectives of this study were to review current and future issues that represent a concern for aquatic ecosystem health, and to review, evaluate and prioritize techniques available for monitoring and assessing aquatic ecosystem health.

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Report on implementation progress of Water for Life : Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability

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This report is a summary of the progress achieved in implementing programs under the Water for Life strategy in 2004-2005, organized under the following topics: safe, secure drinking water supply;... More ≫

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This report is a summary of the progress achieved in implementing programs under the Water for Life strategy in 2004-2005, organized under the following topics: safe, secure drinking water supply; healthy aquatic ecosystems; reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy; knowledge and research; partnerships for watershed management and stewardship; and water conservation.

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Report : scope of work for the initial assessment of aquatic ecosystem health in Alberta

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Alberta Environment released its Water for Life Strategy in November 2003. Part of the Strategy involves a province-wide assessment of aquatic ecosystem health to identify data gaps, help design... More ≫

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Alberta Environment released its Water for Life Strategy in November 2003. Part of the Strategy involves a province-wide assessment of aquatic ecosystem health to identify data gaps, help design future monitoring programs, and establish a baseline for reporting. This document: provides background on approaches for defining aquatic ecosystem health; reviews Canadian and other pertinent international approaches for assessing aquatic ecosystem health; proposes a framework for conducting the initial assessment of aquatic ecosystem health; and develops a scope of work for the initial assessment of aquatic ecosystem health.

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Lesser Slave River instream flow needs scoping study

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As a component of a water management plan for the Lesser Slave Lake and Lesser Slave River basins, Golder Associates Ltd. was retained to develop a scope of work for conducting an inflow needs... More ≫

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As a component of a water management plan for the Lesser Slave Lake and Lesser Slave River basins, Golder Associates Ltd. was retained to develop a scope of work for conducting an inflow needs study on the Lesser Slave River. This report: reviews and summarizes existing data on the Lesser Slave River; identifies potential data gaps necessary for completing an IFN evaluation; provides a work plan for completing any additional field work and the development of an IFN determination for the Lesser Slave River; and proposes a flow evaluation framework for assessing year-round instream flow needs.

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Highlights of the Mackenzie River Basin Board's state of the aquatic ecosystem report 2003

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The Mackenzie River Basin Board was created in 1997 by the Transboundary Waters Master Agreement between the Government of Canada, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest... More ≫

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The Mackenzie River Basin Board was created in 1997 by the Transboundary Waters Master Agreement between the Government of Canada, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories. One of the key duties of the Board was to prepare a State of the Aquatic Ecosystem Report for the Mackenzie River Basin. This summary document presents highlights of the report, completed in March 2004.

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Northern rivers ecosystem initiative : synthesis report

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This synthesis report builds on information generated during the Northern River Basins Study. It presents information from the Northern River Ecosystem Initiative to give a new benchmark on the... More ≫

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This synthesis report builds on information generated during the Northern River Basins Study. It presents information from the Northern River Ecosystem Initiative to give a new benchmark on the present health of the northern river basins. The report also provides an update on development in the basins, and describes initiatives, policies, partnerships, regulations, monitoring, research and other programs implemented to protect the environment. Results of more than 20 scientific projects undertaken during the five-year study are summarized, and a discussion and conclusions about what has been learned is presented.

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Northern rivers ecosystem initiative 1998-2003 : final report

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The Northern Rivers Ecosystem Initiative (NREI) was a five-year endeavor by the governments of Canada, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories to address commitments made by the three governments... More ≫

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The Northern Rivers Ecosystem Initiative (NREI) was a five-year endeavor by the governments of Canada, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories to address commitments made by the three governments in response to the preceding Northern River Basins Study (NRBS). The NRBS was itself a five-year initiative to obtain information regarding the existing conditions in, and the effects of development on, the aquatic ecosystem of the Peace-Athabasca-Slave river basins. The NREI involved scientists and resource managers from governments, universities, industry, and other organizations. Highlights of their actions are included in this report, with further detail available in various technical science reports.

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Northern rivers ecosystem initiative : key findings

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The governments of Canada, Alberta and the Northwest Territories established the Northern Rivers Ecosystem Initiative to answer questions and address recommendations from the Northern River Basins... More ≫

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The governments of Canada, Alberta and the Northwest Territories established the Northern Rivers Ecosystem Initiative to answer questions and address recommendations from the Northern River Basins Study, which took place between 1992 and 1996. The initiative was a science-based effort to gain more information to help understand the impacts of human activities on aquatic ecosystems in this region of Canada's north. This resource provides a general summary of the findings of the initiative. It also included are references to other studies and monitoring programs done during these years.

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Lake monitoring program : 2003 results : Hutch Lake

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Presents the results of test netting conducted on Hutch Lake in October 2003 to determine the extent of winterkill of northern pike and walleye that had occurred on the lake in the previous winter season. More ≫

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Presents the results of test netting conducted on Hutch Lake in October 2003 to determine the extent of winterkill of northern pike and walleye that had occurred on the lake in the previous winter season.

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