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Peace River basin flood mitigation feasibility study

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The purpose of this study was to conduct a flood mitigation feasibility study for the areas within the Peace River Basin in Alberta that have historically been flooded and are likely to be... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to conduct a flood mitigation feasibility study for the areas within the Peace River Basin in Alberta that have historically been flooded and are likely to be impacted by future flooding. A water management plan was included and consists of recommending flood mitigation alternatives for flood affected areas, and evaluating the alternatives in terms of cost and benefit to the community.

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Room for the river pilot in the Bow River basin : advice to the Government of Alberta with addendum

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A pilot project was undertaken in the Bow River Basin to consider the extent to which strategies from the Dutch Room for the River program could be adapted and applied here in Alberta. A secondary... More ≫

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A pilot project was undertaken in the Bow River Basin to consider the extent to which strategies from the Dutch Room for the River program could be adapted and applied here in Alberta. A secondary objective was to develop and pilot a systematic framework and process for identifying specific Room for the River options.

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Elbow River flood mitigation project decisions : fact sheet

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Presents a summary of benefit-cost analysis studies of proposed projects for Elbow River flood mitigation. The Springbank Off-stream Reservoir offers a higher benefit-cost ratio than the McLean... More ≫

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Presents a summary of benefit-cost analysis studies of proposed projects for Elbow River flood mitigation. The Springbank Off-stream Reservoir offers a higher benefit-cost ratio than the McLean Creek Dry Dam or Glenmore Reservoir Diversion (also known as the Calgary Tunnel).

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Benefit/cost analysis of flood mitigation projects for the City of Calgary : Springbank off-stream flood storage

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A benefit-cost analysis of the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir was conducted using updated flood damage curves developed through the Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Study.

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Benefit/cost analysis of flood mitigation projects for the City of Calgary : McLean Creek flood storage

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A benefit-cost analysis of the McLean Creek Dry Dam was conducted using updated flood damage curves developed through the Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Study.

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Environmental overview of the conceptual Elbow River Dam at McLean Creek

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The environmental overview of the proposed McLean Creek Dry Dam summarizes the environmental resources and associated land uses that could be affected if this project were to be developed.

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Benefit/cost analysis of flood mitigation projects for the City of Calgary : Glenmore Reservoir diversion

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A benefit-cost analysis of the Glenmore Reservoir Diversion was conducted using updated flood damage curves developed through the Provincial Flood Damage Assessment Study.

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Review of flood mitigation proposals for High River (Alberta, Canada)

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The town of High River in south Alberta suffered from severe flooding in June 2013. A number of studies have been carried out for the Town of High River and the Alberta Flood Recovery Task Force,... More ≫

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The town of High River in south Alberta suffered from severe flooding in June 2013. A number of studies have been carried out for the Town of High River and the Alberta Flood Recovery Task Force, resulting in a number of proposals to mitigate future floods. This report presents a review of two reports in which flood mitigating measures are being proposed for High River, and presents advice on whether the proposals presented in the two reports should be implemented.

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River forecast performance measures development project : final report

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Presents the findings of a performance review study of a number of operational flood forecasting centres across North America, Europe and the South Pacific. The outcome of the study includes... More ≫

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Presents the findings of a performance review study of a number of operational flood forecasting centres across North America, Europe and the South Pacific. The outcome of the study includes important observations that will help assess the ongoing program in Alberta, and the suitability and effectiveness of hydrological forecasting models for Alberta watershed conditions. The observations are intended to provide best practices implemented in other jurisdictions throughout the world to consider for integration into Alberta.

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Flood mitigation - Calgary

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Following the summer flooding of 2013, the Government of Alberta is investing more than $600 million in community recovery and flood mitigation. This fact sheet provides some information on the... More ≫

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Following the summer flooding of 2013, the Government of Alberta is investing more than $600 million in community recovery and flood mitigation. This fact sheet provides some information on the work currently being done in Calgary as of June 2014.

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