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Red Deer River basin flood mitigation study

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This report represents the results of a study to identify and assess potential options to mitigate flood risks to people, communities and infrastructure within the Red Deer River Basin. The report... More ≫

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This report represents the results of a study to identify and assess potential options to mitigate flood risks to people, communities and infrastructure within the Red Deer River Basin. The report includes hydrological mapping, graphical illustrations, a water management strategy, a summary of the candidate projects for flood mitigation, a project evaluation, and recommendations for the development of multi-layered resiliency to flooding in the basin.

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Plains Midstream Canada spill : interim water quality report

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In response to a pipeline break and subsequent discharge of light crude oil into the Red Deer River near Sundre, Plains Midstream Canada and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource... More ≫

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In response to a pipeline break and subsequent discharge of light crude oil into the Red Deer River near Sundre, Plains Midstream Canada and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development implemented a surface water quality monitoring program beginning June 8, 2012. This interim report examines results collected up to June 16, 2012. Also includes a followup interim report which updates the June report with data collected up to July 6, 2012.

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Red Deer (County) and Markerville - Red Deer, Little Red Deer and Medicine rivers - flood hazard study

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along the Red Deer, Little Red Deer and the Medicine Rivers through Red Deer County, including Markerville. The study... More ≫

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along the Red Deer, Little Red Deer and the Medicine Rivers through Red Deer County, including Markerville. The study area includes an approximate 50 km reach of the Red Deer River, an approximate 12 km reach of the Little Red Deer River and an approximate 17 km reach of the Medicine River. The Red Deer River design discharge ranges from 1450 m³/s at the upstream study extent to 1750 m³/s at the downstream extent. The design discharges for the Little Red Deer and Medicine Rivers are 419 m³/s and 283 m³/s respectively. The study was prepared in March 2007. Flood information available after study completion may not be reflected in the current flood hazard study report or flood hazard mapping.

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Drumheller - Red Deer River, Michichi Creek and Rosebud River - flood hazard study

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along the Red Deer River, Michichi Creek and the Rosebud River through the Drumheller and surrounding area. The study... More ≫

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along the Red Deer River, Michichi Creek and the Rosebud River through the Drumheller and surrounding area. The study area includes about 36 km of the Red Deer River and almost 2 km lengths of Michichi Creek and the Rosebud River upstream of their confluences with the Red Deer River. The Red Deer River design discharge ranges from 2290 m³/s at the upstream study extent to 2560 m³/s at the downstream extent. The design discharges for Michichi Creek and the Rosebud River are 68.0 m³/s and 276 m³/s respectively. The study was prepared in February 2007. Flood information available after study completion may not be reflected in the current flood hazard study report or flood hazard mapping.

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Establishment of Red Deer River sub-basin water conservation objectives

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These objectives relate to the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the... More ≫

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These objectives relate to the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and will apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision. The objectives recommended in the South Saskatchewan River basin's management plan provide direction on how to increase flows in the highly allocated Bow, Oldman and South Saskatchewan River sub-basins and permit allocations in the Red Deer River sub-basin. They are subject to future review and refinement in light of improved knowledge and information about the aquatic environment and water quality.

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South Saskatchewan River Basin water management recommendations in response to Phase 2 terms of reference : a report to Alberta Environment

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This report was submitted as advice to guide development of Phase 2 of the water management plan for the South Saskatchewan River Basin. It presents the work of four basin advisory committees... More ≫

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This report was submitted as advice to guide development of Phase 2 of the water management plan for the South Saskatchewan River Basin. It presents the work of four basin advisory committees which were formed for the primary purpose of recommending water conservation objectives for each major river downstream of the major dams that would provide a reference point for the future and would describe the best balance between protection of the aquatic environment and consumption of water for economic growth.

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South Saskatchewan River Sub-Basin contributions to international and interprovincial water-sharing agreements

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The sharing of waters of the South Saskatchewan River Basin is governed by two interprovincial and international treaties. A number of rules and guidelines and a large number of monitoring sites... More ≫

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The sharing of waters of the South Saskatchewan River Basin is governed by two interprovincial and international treaties. A number of rules and guidelines and a large number of monitoring sites to are used to facilitate the computation of natural flows and to ensure that water-sharing agreements are being adhered to. This study examines the recorded and naturalized flows of the St. Mary River, Oldman River, Bow River, Red Deer River, and the South Saskatchewan River to evaluate the relative contribution of the various sub-basins to Apportionment.

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Recreational flows for the Red Deer River, Alberta

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This study determined Recreational instream flow needs for paddling along the upper and lower reaches of the Red Deer River and also considered its tributaries.

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Report on six case studies of flood frequency analyses

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Alberta Transportation has identified a problem of consistency regarding flood frequency analyses prepared for water management projects. With a view to better defining the problem, this document... More ≫

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Alberta Transportation has identified a problem of consistency regarding flood frequency analyses prepared for water management projects. With a view to better defining the problem, this document briefly assesses six cases where inconsistent flood frequency estimates have arisen.

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Bacterial surveys in the Red Deer River (1996-1998)

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This report addresses two issues concerning the bacterial quality o the lower Red Deer River: 1) the increase in fecal coliform counts and incidence of non-compliance with water quality objecgives... More ≫

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This report addresses two issues concerning the bacterial quality o the lower Red Deer River: 1) the increase in fecal coliform counts and incidence of non-compliance with water quality objecgives set by the Prairie Provinces Water Board (PPWBO) at the Alberta-Saskatchewan border, 2) the implications of discontinuing chlorine treatment of the Drumheller, East Coulee and Rosedale final municipal effluents on bacterial quality of the Red Deer River.

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