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Muskeg River interim management framework for water quantity and quality : management guidance for aquatic components of the Muskeg River watershed

Description

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. The specific objectives of the interim framework are to develop: water quality objectives for the Muskeg River and Kearl Lake; water quality targets and limits to protect and maintain the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the Muskeg River; a monitoring strategy to evaluate the impacts of development; and an approach and information system that will assist the development of the Muskeg River Water Management Plan.

Updated

June 1, 2008

Tags
environmental protection water management water use watersheds

Title and publication information

Type
Policy
Alternative Title

Muskeg River interim management framework for water quantity and quality

Alternative Title

Muskeg River interim management framework

Extent

99 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Environment (1971-1992, 1999-2011)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Resource Dates

Date Created

2008-06-01

Date Added

2016-05-19T20:59:57.666468

Date Modified

2008-06-01

Date Issued

2008-06-01

Audience information

Identifiers

ISBN (pdf)

9780778576310

ISBN (print)

9780778576303

NEOS catalogue key

4422651

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Environment and Parks