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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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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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Alberta IFN stream classification assessment project validation of the recommended method

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In December 2000, Alberta Environment, with the support of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, contracted Golder Associates Ltd. to carry out Phase I of the Alberta IFN Classification Assessment Project.... More ≫

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In December 2000, Alberta Environment, with the support of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, contracted Golder Associates Ltd. to carry out Phase I of the Alberta IFN Classification Assessment Project. The overall objective of the project is to develop a reliable and defensible tool to establish instream flow needs (IFNs) for small to medium-sized streams in Alberta. The tool is needed to assist Alberta Environment in regulating water withdrawals from streams and rivers while protecting the aquatic environment. A rapid assessment tool is required to determine IFNs at much less cost than site-specific studies.

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South Saskatchewan River Basin water management plan : phase one, water allocation transfers

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The South Saskatchewan River Basin Water Management Plan is designed to resolve several issues concerning water management in the basin, such as the availability of water for future allocations... More ≫

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The South Saskatchewan River Basin Water Management Plan is designed to resolve several issues concerning water management in the basin, such as the availability of water for future allocations and river flows for the aquatic environment. This report outlines the first phase of the plan which will establish a system for water allocation transfers, and recommends that no further applications for allocations in the St. Mary, Belly and Waterton Rivers be accepted.

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