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Watershed resiliency and restoration program : improving Alberta’s natural watershed resiliency to flood and drought

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Report on the progress of the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program since its inception in 2014. The program aims to build long-term watershed resiliency to flood and drought by improving... More ≫

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Report on the progress of the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program since its inception in 2014. The program aims to build long-term watershed resiliency to flood and drought by improving natural watershed functions and engaging Albertans in the conservation, restoration, enhancement and stewardship of critical watershed features including wetlands, riparian areas and floodplains.

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2015 and 2016 status of surface water quantity, Lower Athabasca Region, Alberta

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This document reports a summary of results for indicators and triggers established in the Lower Athabasca Region Surface Water Quantity Management framework for the Lower Athabasca River, from the... More ≫

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This document reports a summary of results for indicators and triggers established in the Lower Athabasca Region Surface Water Quantity Management framework for the Lower Athabasca River, from the time the framework took effect in October 2015 until the end of 2016.

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Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program : progress report : July 2014 - March 2016

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This progress report Includes accountability statement, vision, mission, goals, program highlights, project grant partners, priority watersheds, funding allocation,partner achievements, and... More ≫

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This progress report Includes accountability statement, vision, mission, goals, program highlights, project grant partners, priority watersheds, funding allocation,partner achievements, and speaker series educational events.

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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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Muskeg River watershed integrated water quality monitoring program [First] annual report

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In 2008, Alberta Environment adopted a management framework for the Muskeg River watershed. The management framework defines criteria for evaluation of water quantity and water quality in the... More ≫

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In 2008, Alberta Environment adopted a management framework for the Muskeg River watershed. The management framework defines criteria for evaluation of water quantity and water quality in the Muskeg River watershed. Observed conditions are compared against scientifically established limits that have been developed specifically for the Muskeg River Watershed. These limits are based on data collected within the watershed, as well as more broad information on streamflow, water quality and requirements of the aquatic ecosystem. One of the key recommendations of the management framework was the development of an integrated monitoring program for the Muskeg River watershed to coordinate offlease monitoring activities that are currently conducted by individual companies and Alberta Environment. The main purpose of the integrated monitoring plan is to support the recommendations of the management framework which specify targets and limits for water quality and water quantity.

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Muskeg River interim management framework for water quantity and quality : summary report

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The purpose of this interim management framework is to guide regulatory decision-making within the Muskeg River watershed, which is located in the Athabasca Oil Sands region of northern Alberta... More ≫

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The purpose of this interim management framework is to guide regulatory decision-making within the Muskeg River watershed, which is located in the Athabasca Oil Sands region of northern Alberta within the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo. This is a summary report of the Muskeg River interim management framework.

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Water management plan for the watersheds of the upper Highwood and upper Little Bow rivers. Volume 2 : Highwood diversion plan.

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This water management plan has a very specific focus: To make recommendations to Alberta Environment decision makers concerning water quantity management in the watersheds of the Upper Highwood... More ≫

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This water management plan has a very specific focus: To make recommendations to Alberta Environment decision makers concerning water quantity management in the watersheds of the Upper Highwood and Upper Little Bow Rivers. This volume of the plan replaces the Interim Highwood Diversion Plan of March 2004 and the Highwood Operations Guideline.

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Water management plan for the watersheds of the upper Highwood and upper Little Bow rivers. Volume 1

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This water management plan has a very specific focus: To make recommendations to Alberta Environment decision makers concerning water quantity management in the watersheds of the Upper Highwood... More ≫

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This water management plan has a very specific focus: To make recommendations to Alberta Environment decision makers concerning water quantity management in the watersheds of the Upper Highwood and Upper Little Bow Rivers. This water management plan does not apply to the Sheep River watershed. This water management plan is based on the recommendations of the Highwood Management Plan Phase 1 Public Advisory Committee.

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South Saskatchewan River Basin : consultation on draft water management plan October 2005 to January 2006 : results

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From late October 2005 to mid-January 2006, Alberta Environment invited comment from the public and known stakeholders on the South Saskatchewan River Basin draft water management plan. Public... More ≫

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From late October 2005 to mid-January 2006, Alberta Environment invited comment from the public and known stakeholders on the South Saskatchewan River Basin draft water management plan. Public meetings were held in Medicine Hat, Bindloss, Brooks, Calgary, Drumheller, Red Deer and Lethbridge. The plan was also made available via mail and on the Department’s web site. This document presents the results of the public consultation.

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