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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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Respecting our rivers : Alberta's approach to flood mitigation

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Through various mitigation efforts, we can provide layers of resiliency against flooding, reduce negative downstream impacts and bring together projects at the regional and local levels. Seven key... More ≫

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Through various mitigation efforts, we can provide layers of resiliency against flooding, reduce negative downstream impacts and bring together projects at the regional and local levels. Seven key elements will guide our approach to mitigation: watershed management, flood modelling and warning systems, risk management policies, water management and mitigation infrastructure, erosion control, local initiatives, and individual initiatives.

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Provincial flood mitigation report : consultation and recommendations

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This report documents the progress of the Flood Mitigation Committee struck in 2005 and concludes with draft recommendations for the next stage of a provincial flood mitigation strategy.

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