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The water management framework for the Industrial Heartland and Capital Region

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This report is the result of consultation, collaboration and future-focused planning for growth by Alberta Environment, industry, municipalities, and representatives from municipal water and... More ≫

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This report is the result of consultation, collaboration and future-focused planning for growth by Alberta Environment, industry, municipalities, and representatives from municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities in the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance.

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The water management framework for the industrial heartland and capital region : 8 years of implementation

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The Water Management Framework for the Industrial Heartland and Capital Region presents a collaborative, cumulative effects management approach to protect the reach of the North Saskatchewan... More ≫

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The Water Management Framework for the Industrial Heartland and Capital Region presents a collaborative, cumulative effects management approach to protect the reach of the North Saskatchewan River, from Devon to Pakan, which is directly impacted by municipal and industrial effluent discharge. This document describes advancements on the goals, priorities and next steps of the framework after eight years of implementation.

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Our water, our future : a conversation with Albertans : summary of discussions

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In February 2013, the Government of Alberta began a renewed conversation with stakeholders, First Nations, Métis organizations and all Albertans about the province's water resources. this document... More ≫

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In February 2013, the Government of Alberta began a renewed conversation with stakeholders, First Nations, Métis organizations and all Albertans about the province's water resources. this document provides a summary of the discussions.

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Approved water management plan for the Battle River Basin (Alberta)

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This plan is the Approved Water Management Plan for the Battle River Basin (Alberta) and provides direction for the management of surface water and groundwater that has hydrologic connection to... More ≫

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This plan is the Approved Water Management Plan for the Battle River Basin (Alberta) and provides direction for the management of surface water and groundwater that has hydrologic connection to surface water within the Battle River Basin. The recommended options and strategies presented in this plan were developed through a Stakeholder Advisory Group, and are designed to strike a balance between a healthy aquatic ecosystem, a vibrant economy, and sustainable communities. Primary emphasis is placed on the need to live within the carrying capacity of the watershed, and the need to improve the health of the aquatic ecosystem.

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Athabasca River water management framework : Alberta's regulatory backstop to protect the Athabasca River

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Alberta Environment is setting strict limits on how much water oil sands companies can remove from the Athabasca River under a new framework that sets maximum withdrawals. With this unprecedented... More ≫

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Alberta Environment is setting strict limits on how much water oil sands companies can remove from the Athabasca River under a new framework that sets maximum withdrawals. With this unprecedented action, Alberta Environment is putting in place a water management framework for immediate protection of the Athabasca. Alberta is providing this regulatory backstop as an interim measure while key stakeholders continue to work on long-term planning to safeguard the river.

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The water management framework for the Industrial Heartland and Capital Region : five years of implementation 2007-2012

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The Water Management Framework for the Industrial Heartland and Capital Region presents a collaborative, cumulative effects management approach to protect the reach of the North Saskatchewan... More ≫

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The Water Management Framework for the Industrial Heartland and Capital Region presents a collaborative, cumulative effects management approach to protect the reach of the North Saskatchewan River, from Devon to Pakan, which is directly impacted by municipal and industrial effluent discharge. This document describes the implementation work completed during the first five years and reaffirms stakeholder commitment to future work. Includes a reprint of the original framework.

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Our water, our future : a conversation with Albertans

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for ensuring the wise use of the province's water resources on behalf of all Albertans. In entrusting this right to government, Albertans expect water will... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for ensuring the wise use of the province's water resources on behalf of all Albertans. In entrusting this right to government, Albertans expect water will be managed and conserved to ensure a healthy environment and a high quality of life, now and in the future. In return, there is an expectation that the sustainability of this important resource will be achieved through the efforts of all citizens and their interactions with water at home, at work and at play.

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A desk-top method for establishing environmental flows in Alberta rivers and streams

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This report identifies a method to estimate an ecologically-based flow regime on the basis of reductions from natural flow or the per cent exceedance from natural flow. It also provides background... More ≫

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This report identifies a method to estimate an ecologically-based flow regime on the basis of reductions from natural flow or the per cent exceedance from natural flow. It also provides background information and a jurisdictional review of current environmental flow (instream flow needs) knowledge in North America and international rivers. The report was prepared in support of outcomes and goals identified in the provincial Water for Life strategy and action plan.

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Sustainable water management and economic development in Alberta

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Identifies, examines and compares the current status of Alberta water characteristics, markets and issues facing Alberta across each of its major water basins and how these are affecting... More ≫

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Identifies, examines and compares the current status of Alberta water characteristics, markets and issues facing Alberta across each of its major water basins and how these are affecting sustainable economic development.

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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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