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Alberta's perspective on the IJC task force report : on the administrative improvements for sharing the waters of the St. Mary and Milk Rivers

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The International Joint Commission (IJC) held four public information sessions in July 2004 to gather information on issues surrounding the sharing of the Milk and St. Mary rivers between Canada... More ≫

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The International Joint Commission (IJC) held four public information sessions in July 2004 to gather information on issues surrounding the sharing of the Milk and St. Mary rivers between Canada and the United States.

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Water management operations

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Information on the water management operations of Alberta Environment, which has the responsibility of managing, operating and maintaining the provincially-owned water management infrastructure.

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Irrigation development in Alberta : water use and impact on regional development : St. Mary River and "Southern Tributaries" watersheds

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In 2003, the Governor of the State of Montana sent a letter to the American Section of the International Joint Commission requesting that it review the 1921 Order respecting the measurement and... More ≫

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In 2003, the Governor of the State of Montana sent a letter to the American Section of the International Joint Commission requesting that it review the 1921 Order respecting the measurement and apportionment of the St. Mary and Milk Rivers. In January 2004, the Governor of the State of Montana, at the request of the IJC, provided to the Commission a letter and attachment setting out the reasons for Montana's request. The Government of Alberta (August 2004) submission to the IJC consisted of an overall submission as well as submissions from Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.

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Sharing the waters : Alberta's perspective on the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty

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In 1921, the IJC issued an Order establishing a set of rules under which the measurement and apportionment of water from the St. Mary and Milk Rivers would be made by an Accredited Officer from... More ≫

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In 1921, the IJC issued an Order establishing a set of rules under which the measurement and apportionment of water from the St. Mary and Milk Rivers would be made by an Accredited Officer from each country. Based upon the certainty provided by the 1921 Order, Alberta has made significant investments to store, convey and deliver water for farms, industry and power generation. This includes a system of diversion canals, storage reservoirs and irrigation canals.

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South Saskatchewan River Sub-Basin contributions to international and interprovincial water-sharing agreements

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The sharing of waters of the South Saskatchewan River Basin is governed by two interprovincial and international treaties. A number of rules and guidelines and a large number of monitoring sites... More ≫

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The sharing of waters of the South Saskatchewan River Basin is governed by two interprovincial and international treaties. A number of rules and guidelines and a large number of monitoring sites to are used to facilitate the computation of natural flows and to ensure that water-sharing agreements are being adhered to. This study examines the recorded and naturalized flows of the St. Mary River, Oldman River, Bow River, Red Deer River, and the South Saskatchewan River to evaluate the relative contribution of the various sub-basins to Apportionment.

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