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Addendum to water quality trends in irrigation water of southern Alberta

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The technical report summarizes temporal trends occurring for select water quality parameters within a 15-year dataset of water quality information collected during the Irrigation District Water... More ≫

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The technical report summarizes temporal trends occurring for select water quality parameters within a 15-year dataset of water quality information collected during the Irrigation District Water Quality program. Temporal trends at the regional and sample site scale were conducted to determine overall change in water quality parameters and identify possible areas of concern. This information is critical for enabling the agriculture and irrigation sectors to be proactive in addressing environmental concerns, food safety and demonstrating stewardship of Alberta’s land and water resources.

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Water program : terms and conditions

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Contains the terms and conditions of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership's Water Program

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Vermin proof caps : water program fact sheet

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Fact sheet explaining the use of vermin proof well caps, which must be installed on new wells, reconstructed wells and wells that have been modified to remove a well pit to be eligible to access... More ≫

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Fact sheet explaining the use of vermin proof well caps, which must be installed on new wells, reconstructed wells and wells that have been modified to remove a well pit to be eligible to access funding through the Sustainable CAP Water grant program.

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Off-source watering systems : water program fact sheet

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Fact sheet to help applicants with off-source watering systems effectively access funding through the Sustainable CAP Water grant program.

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Spring developments : water program fact sheet

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Fact sheet to help applicants with spring developments effectively access funding through the Sustainable CAP Water grant program.

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Wells : water program fact sheet

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Fact sheet to help applicants with water wells effectively access funding through the Sustainable CAP Water grant program.

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Unshared pipelines : water program fact sheet

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Fact sheet to help applicants with unshared pipelines effectively access funding through the Sustainable CAP Water grant program.

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Cisterns : water program fact sheet

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Fact sheet to help applicants with cisterns effectively access funding through the Sustainable CAP Water grant program.

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Dugouts : water program fact sheet

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Fact sheet to help applicants with dugouts effectively access funding through the Sustainable CAP Water grant program.

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Veterinary pharmaceutical analysis of irrigation water of southern Alberta

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This report provides information on the prevalence of veterinary pharmaceutical and synthetic growth hormone residues in irrigation water within Alberta's irrigation districts, as part of the... More ≫

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This report provides information on the prevalence of veterinary pharmaceutical and synthetic growth hormone residues in irrigation water within Alberta's irrigation districts, as part of the 10-year Irrigation District Water Quality project. The frequency of detection, concentration, potential toxicity and contribution to antimicrobial resistance of non-target species are detailed. This information is used by the agriculture and irrigation industry to be proactive in addressing environmental concerns and management of Alberta's land and water resources.

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