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Water quality and phosphorus

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Presents information about water quality and phosphorus. Phosphorous is not considered toxic in aquatic environments, but high concentrations heighten the potential for increased biological... More ≫

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Presents information about water quality and phosphorus. Phosphorous is not considered toxic in aquatic environments, but high concentrations heighten the potential for increased biological productivity and may lead to more frequent and widespread occurrences of algal and aquatic plant growth.

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Wetlands and water quality

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Presents information about the relationship between wetlands and water quality.

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Stormwater regulations for phosphorus management

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Presents information about stormwater regulations in Alberta.

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Irrigation best practices for phosphorus management

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Presents irrigation methods that will help to reduce phosphorus movement from irrigated land into surface water sources.

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Livestock production and phosphorus management

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This fact sheet outlines some of the activities that are currently being implemented as well as potential opportunities to enhance those efforts to address nutrient loss from livestock production.

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Stepping back from the water : a beneficial management practices guide for new development near water bodies in Alberta's settled region [2017]

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Stepping back from the water was developed to help minimize the impact of new development in Alberta's settled region, providing provincial direction on how to reduce and minimize the impacts and... More ≫

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Stepping back from the water was developed to help minimize the impact of new development in Alberta's settled region, providing provincial direction on how to reduce and minimize the impacts and risks of development adjacent to waterbodies by establishing effective setbacks.

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Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan : consolidated terms of reference

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The Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan (PMP) is a strategic plan to address sources of phosphorus in the middle reach of the Bow River between the Bearspaw and Bassano Dams. These terms of... More ≫

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The Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan (PMP) is a strategic plan to address sources of phosphorus in the middle reach of the Bow River between the Bearspaw and Bassano Dams. These terms of reference apply to the implementation phase of the PMP and will be reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis to ensure relevance.

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Moving from planning to implementation : Bow River phosphorus management plan

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Presents background information on the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan and the steps to be taken to move the plan from paper to action, including the establishment of an implementation... More ≫

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Presents background information on the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan and the steps to be taken to move the plan from paper to action, including the establishment of an implementation committee. The goal of the plan is to address sources of phosphorus in the middle reach of the Bow River between the Bearspaw and Bassano dams.

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Bow River phosphorus management plan (PMP) : alignment with federal and provincial government policy

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This fact sheet summarizes information about the Prairie provinces Water Board, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act, Water for Life, Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA),... More ≫

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This fact sheet summarizes information about the Prairie provinces Water Board, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act, Water for Life, Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA), Land-use Framework, Cumulative Effects Management System, South Saskatchewan Regional Plan,

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Bow River phosphorus management plan (PMP) : water quality data analysis

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The Bow River begins in the Rocky Mountains and runs through foothills onto the prairies, ending at the confluence with the Oldman River, where it becomes the South Saskatchewan River. The river... More ≫

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The Bow River begins in the Rocky Mountains and runs through foothills onto the prairies, ending at the confluence with the Oldman River, where it becomes the South Saskatchewan River. The river is an important source of water for municipal use, livestock, irrigation, fisheries, recreational use and hydroelectric power. Between the Bearspaw and Bassano Dams, water needs from population, industry and agriculture result in large bodies of water being withdrawn from the Bow. The high reliance on the Bow River in this area makes it important to understand the quality of the water available and to plan effectively for its use. One component of this planning is analysing the water quality data that has been gathered for this reach.

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