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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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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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South Saskatchewan River Basin water management recommendations in response to Phase 2 terms of reference : a report to Alberta Environment

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This report was submitted as advice to guide development of Phase 2 of the water management plan for the South Saskatchewan River Basin. It presents the work of four basin advisory committees... More ≫

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This report was submitted as advice to guide development of Phase 2 of the water management plan for the South Saskatchewan River Basin. It presents the work of four basin advisory committees which were formed for the primary purpose of recommending water conservation objectives for each major river downstream of the major dams that would provide a reference point for the future and would describe the best balance between protection of the aquatic environment and consumption of water for economic growth.

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South Saskatchewan River Basin non-irrigation water use forecasts

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Presents long-term forecasts for population and water demand (withdrawals and consumptive use) to assist with water management planning in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The major water use... More ≫

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Presents long-term forecasts for population and water demand (withdrawals and consumptive use) to assist with water management planning in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The major water use categories quantified are municipal, industrial, stockwatering, other agricultural (non-irrigation) and water management. (Water management uses include licensed projects involving lake stabilization, remediation and flood control.) The study was commissioned as part of the South Saskatchewan River Basin water management review.

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