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Status of surface water quality, Lower Athabasca Region, Alberta

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This report was prepared to fulfill reporting requirements mandated by the Lower Athabasca Region Surface Water Quality Management Framework for the Lower Athabasca River, which supports the Lower... More ≫

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This report was prepared to fulfill reporting requirements mandated by the Lower Athabasca Region Surface Water Quality Management Framework for the Lower Athabasca River, which supports the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan. Each annual report communicates the status of surface water quality at the Athabasca River at Old Fort monitoring site for the calendar year indicated.

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2017 status of surface water quality, Lower Athabasca Region, Alberta

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This report presents monthly water quality results from the Old Fort monitoring station, Athabasca River, Alberta for 2017. These data are provided to fulfill reporting requirements mandated by... More ≫

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This report presents monthly water quality results from the Old Fort monitoring station, Athabasca River, Alberta for 2017. These data are provided to fulfill reporting requirements mandated by the Surface Water Quality Management Framework, which supports the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan.

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Water wells ... that last : a guide for private well owners in Alberta

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells... More ≫

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells which is key to protecting groundwater supplies. Topics include: groundwater basics, water system planning, water well construction, contamination risks, monitoring, maintenance, water well rehabilitation, shock chlorination, troubleshooting well problems, water well decommissioning, water treatment, groundwater management and water well licensing.

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2016 status of surface water quality, Lower Athabasca Region, Alberta for January 2016 – December 2016

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Presents results of monthly monitoring of water quality indicators at the Old Fort monitoring station on the Athabasca River for 2016, and reports whether water quality triggers or limits were... More ≫

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Presents results of monthly monitoring of water quality indicators at the Old Fort monitoring station on the Athabasca River for 2016, and reports whether water quality triggers or limits were exceeded during this period. The report was prepared by Environmental Monitoring and Science Division of Alberta Environment and Parks to fulfill reporting requirements mandated by the Surface Water Quality Management Framework, which supports the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan.

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2015 status of surface water quality Lower Athabasca Region, Alberta for January 2015 - December 2015

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Prepared by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) Environmental Monitoring and Science Division, this report presents monthly water quality results from the Old Fort monitoring station, Athabasca... More ≫

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Prepared by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) Environmental Monitoring and Science Division, this report presents monthly water quality results from the Old Fort monitoring station, Athabasca River, Alberta for 2015.

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Water for life : progress report, December 1, 2008-March 31, 2011

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This progress report highlights a selection of the activities, programs, and tools being pursued under the Water for Life strategy within the timeframe of December 2008 to March 2011. Each section... More ≫

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This progress report highlights a selection of the activities, programs, and tools being pursued under the Water for Life strategy within the timeframe of December 2008 to March 2011. Each section of the report contains a selection of accomplishments and a featured story. A table outlining actions planned for the goals or key direction is also included.

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Alberta Environment guide to groundwater authorization [2011]

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In Alberta, water is owned by the Crown and its use is regulated by Alberta Environment under the Water Act. The general procedure to obtain the authorization under the Water Act to divert water... More ≫

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In Alberta, water is owned by the Crown and its use is regulated by Alberta Environment under the Water Act. The general procedure to obtain the authorization under the Water Act to divert water is described in the Guidelines for Licensing Water Diversion Projects. The goal of this updated Guide to Groundwater Authorization is to clarify the process applicants must follow when applying to divert groundwater.

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Water for life : action plan

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The Water for Life strategy outlines the Government of Alberta's commitments to manage and safeguard Alberta's water resources. The strategy has been the vehicle for managing Alberta's precious... More ≫

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The Water for Life strategy outlines the Government of Alberta's commitments to manage and safeguard Alberta's water resources. The strategy has been the vehicle for managing Alberta's precious water resources since its release in 2003. The goals and key directions outlined in the Strategy will be achieved through the Water for Life action plan, which is designed to ensure achievable and timely outcomes that reflect growing pressures on the province's water supplies.

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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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Aquatic environment impact ratings a method for evaluating SSRB flow scenarios : Red Deer River case study

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The report is organized into two parts. Part one contains brief technical summaries of methods used to establish instream flow needs determinations in the South Saskatchewan river basin that... More ≫

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The report is organized into two parts. Part one contains brief technical summaries of methods used to establish instream flow needs determinations in the South Saskatchewan river basin that provide for full protection of the aquatic environment. The purpose of summarizing these techniques within the following document is to provide a basis for the methodology used to evaluate impacts from alternative flow management scenarios. The second part of this document then explains the impact ratings methodology and demonstrates its application using example flow management scenarios applied to seven reaches of the Red Deer River.

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