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Flood forecasting and warning

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet explains how the Centre monitors the weather, river conditions, and mountain snowpack to assess the risks... More ≫

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet explains how the Centre monitors the weather, river conditions, and mountain snowpack to assess the risks of flooding in the province, and explains the different kinds of advisories the Centre may issue.

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How do rainstorms cause flooding in Alberta?

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet looks at the role that rainstorms can play in causing flooding in Alberta.

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Buffalo Lake, Summer Village of Rochon Sands : flood protection project update

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Reports on progress being made to develop a solution to protect beachfront area in the Summer Village of Rochon Sands, which is at risk of flooding beyond the 1:100-year lake-flood level due to... More ≫

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Reports on progress being made to develop a solution to protect beachfront area in the Summer Village of Rochon Sands, which is at risk of flooding beyond the 1:100-year lake-flood level due to wave run up. Also includes a report on an open house presentation held in September 2017.

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Welcome to the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir open house

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it would be temporarily contained and later released back into the Elbow River after the flood peak has passed. This document contains the materials used as display boards at open houses held in 2017 to present the public with information about the proposed project.

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Bow River Water Management Project : advice to Government on water management in the Bow River Basin

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The mandate of the Bow River Water Management Project is to advise the Government of Alberta on opportunities to reduce future flood damage, improve the reliability of water availability, and... More ≫

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The mandate of the Bow River Water Management Project is to advise the Government of Alberta on opportunities to reduce future flood damage, improve the reliability of water availability, and protect the long-term health of the basin. This advice focuses on screening structural flood and drought mitigation opportunities in the basin, assessing the resulting flow impacts downstream through the entire basin, and considering the associated effects on watershed health.

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Springbank off-stream reservoir : frequently asked questions

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it would be temporarily contained and later released back into the Elbow River after the flood peak has passed. This document answers frequently-asked questions about the project.

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A guide to understanding and using the project selection and priority ranking tool

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As part of the government's response to the June 2013 flooding in Southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program was established with the... More ≫

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As part of the government's response to the June 2013 flooding in Southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program was established with the aim of mitigating the flood-related effects on fish and fish habitat in the short term and to re-establish a healthy aquatic environment over the longer term. In the absence of an existing process, a number of new tools were developed by the FISHES Program to support effective decision making and the allocation of program funds. The Project Selection and Priority Ranking Tool was developed to help evaluate potential projects based on thirteen biological, social and economic criteria which are weighted to reflect both provincial fisheries management priorities and local fisheries issues and concerns.

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Impacts of proposed flood protection dikes on Redwood Meadows

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This study assessed the change in flood conditions at the community of Redwood Meadows that could result as a result of construction of proposed dikes in Bragg Creek. A fundamental concept in... More ≫

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This study assessed the change in flood conditions at the community of Redwood Meadows that could result as a result of construction of proposed dikes in Bragg Creek. A fundamental concept in flood risk management is that the construction of flood protection works should not cause an increase in flood risk elsewhere.

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North Saskatchewan, Beaver, and Battle River basins study

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The study conducts a review of the North Saskatchewan, Beaver, and Battle River basins to identify areas where infrastructure has been constructed within flood hazard areas. The focus is on... More ≫

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The study conducts a review of the North Saskatchewan, Beaver, and Battle River basins to identify areas where infrastructure has been constructed within flood hazard areas. The focus is on groupings of infrastructure that in the event of a major flood would require support from one or more levels of government for relief. When a significant amount of infrastructure was identified as being at risk, conceptual level mitigation measures are explored. Being a high-level study, the recommended mitigation measures are concepts that would require further study, including a cost/benefit analysis and detailed design, before they could be considered for construction.

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Review of two flood mitigation projects : Bragg Creek / Springbank off-stream flood storage and McLean Creek flood storage

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This summary reviews two flood mitigation projects proposed for the Elbow River, namely the Bragg Creek/Springbank off-stream flood storage and the McLean Creek flood storage. Both projects aim at... More ≫

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This summary reviews two flood mitigation projects proposed for the Elbow River, namely the Bragg Creek/Springbank off-stream flood storage and the McLean Creek flood storage. Both projects aim at the storage of flood water and thus reducing the peak river discharge through Calgary.

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