Publications

Chloride in surface waters of Alberta’s rivers : condition of the environment report 2021

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This report presents the methods used to generate the web-based Condition on Environment (CoE) content published for chloride (Cl-) concentrations in the surface water of major rivers and their... More ≫

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This report presents the methods used to generate the web-based Condition on Environment (CoE) content published for chloride (Cl-) concentrations in the surface water of major rivers and their tributaries across Alberta. Accordingly, this report helps fulfill the responsibility of reporting to the public on the condition of Alberta's ambient environment, as required by the province's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. In particular, this report outlines the steps taken to obtain and prepare the data, assess the quality of the data and conduct spatial and temporal analyses of Cl-. The goal of this report is to neither investigate nor summarize potential Cl- sources, but rather to summarize spatial and temporal trend of Cl- concentrations in the surface waters of Alberta's major rivers and tributaries.

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Watershed assessment : North Central Native Trout

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Presents results of watershed assessments conducted in areas covered by the North Central Native Trout Recovery Program, which include the Kakwa River, Berland River, North Saskatchewan River,... More ≫

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Presents results of watershed assessments conducted in areas covered by the North Central Native Trout Recovery Program, which include the Kakwa River, Berland River, North Saskatchewan River, Clearwater River, and Upper Red Deer River watersheds. Watershed assessments provide information used to set appropriate fishing regulations, to understand and correct problems with fish habitat and to guard against invasive species.

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Time (and CWD) marches on

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Presents an overview of Alberta chronic wasting disease data patterns from 2005, when the disease was first detected in Alberta, to 2018.

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Red Deer River basin water conservation objective : City of Drumheller to the Saskatchewan border

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the Red Deer River from the City of Drumheller to the Saskatchewan border. Water conservation objectives set out the volume and... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the Red Deer River from the City of Drumheller to the Saskatchewan border. Water conservation objectives set out 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 apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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Red Deer River basin water conservation objective : Red Deer River upstream of Dickson Dam

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the Red Deer River upstream of Dickson Dam. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the Red Deer River upstream of Dickson Dam. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada Station No. 05CC002 (Red Deer River at Red Deer). Water conservation objectives set out 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 apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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Red Deer River basin water conservation objective : below Dickson Dam to the confluence of the Blindman River

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the Red Deer River from below Dickson Dam to the confluence of the Blindman River. Water conservation objectives set out the... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the Red Deer River from below Dickson Dam to the confluence of the Blindman River. Water conservation objectives set out 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 apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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Red Deer River basin water conservation objective : confluence of the Blindman River to the City of Drumheller

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the Red Deer River from the confluence of the Blindman River to the City of Drumheller. Water conservation objectives set out the... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the Red Deer River from the confluence of the Blindman River to the City of Drumheller. Water conservation objectives set out 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 apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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South Saskatchewan River basin water information sheets

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The water management plan for the South Saskatchewan River recommends a balance that is broadly acceptable to the public between water consumption and environmental protection, in light of... More ≫

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The water management plan for the South Saskatchewan River recommends a balance that is broadly acceptable to the public between water consumption and environmental protection, in light of economic and social objectives and ecological requirements. The plan envisions future management in the basin combining innovative, efficient and productive water use and improved management of aquatic ecosystems. The plan also provides a foundation for future watershed management planning in the South Saskatchewan river basin.

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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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