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Medicine Hat flood study

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This study assesses and identifies flood and river-related hazards along 45 km of the South Saskatchewan River, 24 km of Ross Creek, 23 km of Seven Persons Creek, and 10 km of Bullshead Creek,... More ≫

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This study assesses and identifies flood and river-related hazards along 45 km of the South Saskatchewan River, 24 km of Ross Creek, 23 km of Seven Persons Creek, and 10 km of Bullshead Creek, through Medicine Hat and Cypress County, including Redcliff and Desert Blume.

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Chloride in surface waters of Alberta’s rivers : condition of the environment report 2021

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This report presents the methods used to generate the web-based Condition on Environment (CoE) content published for chloride (Cl-) concentrations in the surface water of major rivers and their... More ≫

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This report presents the methods used to generate the web-based Condition on Environment (CoE) content published for chloride (Cl-) concentrations in the surface water of major rivers and their tributaries across Alberta. Accordingly, this report helps fulfill the responsibility of reporting to the public on the condition of Alberta's ambient environment, as required by the province's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. In particular, this report outlines the steps taken to obtain and prepare the data, assess the quality of the data and conduct spatial and temporal analyses of Cl-. The goal of this report is to neither investigate nor summarize potential Cl- sources, but rather to summarize spatial and temporal trend of Cl- concentrations in the surface waters of Alberta's major rivers and tributaries.

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Time (and CWD) marches on

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Presents an overview of Alberta chronic wasting disease data patterns from 2005, when the disease was first detected in Alberta, to 2018.

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Water allocation policy for closed river basins in the South Saskatchewan River Basin directive

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This directive provides direction and clarification regarding interpretation of Bow, Oldman and South Saskatchewan River Basin Water Allocation Order and is mandatory for decision-makers with... More ≫

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This directive provides direction and clarification regarding interpretation of Bow, Oldman and South Saskatchewan River Basin Water Allocation Order and is mandatory for decision-makers with jurisdiction to allocate water in Alberta.

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South Saskatchewan Region surface water quality management framework : for the mainstem Bow, Milk, Oldman and South Saskatchewan Rivers (Alberta)

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Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has developed environmental management frameworks for air quality and surface water quality under the South Saskatchewan Regional... More ≫

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Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has developed environmental management frameworks for air quality and surface water quality under the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. These frameworks are designed to maintain flexibility and proactively manage the cumulative effects of human activity on ambient air quality and surface water quality within the South Saskatchewan Region. The frameworks do not replace existing regulatory processes. They contribute to managing growth pressures on air, land and water over the coming decades, adding to and complementing existing policies, legislation, regulations and management tools. The frameworks are policy documents that will be given legal authority as specified in the regional plan, and through the mandates and legislation of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and, potentially, other government departments.

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Water storage opportunities in the South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta

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Presents the results of a study funded by the Irrigation Council to investigate the opportunities for developing additional storage to improve future water security in southern Alberta. After... More ≫

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Presents the results of a study funded by the Irrigation Council to investigate the opportunities for developing additional storage to improve future water security in southern Alberta. After reviewing previous studies and doing additional modelling and analysis, this study determined there is limited opportunity for additional water storage in southern Alberta. The consultant reviewed existing studies and conducted modelling within the boundaries of current regulations and apportionment agreements.

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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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South Saskatchewan regional plan : Fort Macleod area groundwater evaluation parts of Tp 005 to 011, R 22 to 28, W4M

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The purpose of this study was to conduct a groundwater evaluation for a sub-region of the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. The area of interest included the area south of the Oldman River and... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to conduct a groundwater evaluation for a sub-region of the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. The area of interest included the area south of the Oldman River and west of the Belly River within the Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26. The main population centre in the area is the Town of Fort Macleod. The evaluation was done by collecting readily available data relating to the groundwater evaluation; it did not include any field work and no new data was generated.

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South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta water supply study : summary

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Water supply in the South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta is naturally subject to highly variable flows. Capture and controlled release of these flows is critical in the management of the... More ≫

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Water supply in the South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta is naturally subject to highly variable flows. Capture and controlled release of these flows is critical in the management of the available water supply. Expanding population, economic growth and climate variability add additional challenges to managing our limited water supply. This study identifies management of existing reservoirs and the development of additional water storage sites as potential solutions to SSRB water management challenges.

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South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta water supply study

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Water supply in the South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta is naturally subject to highly variable flows. Capture and controlled release of these flows is critical in the management of the... More ≫

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Water supply in the South Saskatchewan River Basin in Alberta is naturally subject to highly variable flows. Capture and controlled release of these flows is critical in the management of the available water supply. Expanding population, economic growth and climate variability add additional challenges to managing our limited water supply. This study identifies management of existing reservoirs and the development of additional water storage sites as potential solutions to water management challenges.

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