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Examples of Partnerships in Rivers and Stream Programs Alberta Conservation Association Study: Upper Little Red Deer River Study. Objective: To provide an assessment of water quality conditions in the upper Little Red Deer River. Pipestone Creek Study: Pipestone Creek Watershed Study. Objective: To identify sources of nutrients, bacteria and pesticides to Pipestone Creek and tributaries to improve the quality of the watershed. Other Parties Involved: County of Wetaskiwin, AESA Little Bow River/Mosquito Creek Project Study: Little Bow River Non-Point Source Project Objective: The Alberta government will be constructing the Little Bow River Reservoir at the confluence of the Little Bow River and Mosquito Creek. The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) requested a broad range of water quality projects to be completed before the first filling of the reservoir in April 2003. A sampling program dealing with all water quality requirements in the NRCB decision report has been designed, implemented and carried out over four years, with a post-project assessment to follow. Other Parties Involved: Alberta Transportation, Alberta Infrastructure Grand Valley Creek Watershed Group Study: Water Quality Sampling of Grand Valley Creek, 2003-2005. Objective: Water quality sampling was implemented by AENV with assistance from the group, to document current conditions in this basin and assist planning to improve water quality in Grand Valley Creek by this partnership of farmers and basin residents. Other Parties Involved: County of Rockyview Elbow River Watershed Partnership Study: Impacts on Water Quality in the Upper Elbow River, and Followup Work in 2005. Objective: Recent work has found evidence of deteriorating water quality in the Elbow River upstream of Glenmore Reservoir, source of half of the drinking water supply of Calgary. A study that examined the reasons for water quality deterioration, and made recommendations to improve water quality, was released by AENV and the City of Calgary in 2004. A partnership that represents all stakeholders in the upper Elbow basin has been formed to "support and encourage all stakeholders in the Elbow River watershed to protect and enhance water quality and quantity" (www.erwp.org/). This partnership has begun work on a water management plan for the Elbow River. Other Parties Involved: City of Calgary Study: Nose Creek Watershed Study. Objective: To improve the water quality of Nose Creek. Other Parties Involved: Ducks Unlimited, City of Calgary and Airdrie, MD of Rockyview, Town of Crossfield Oldman River Basin Water Quality Initiative Study: Surface Water Quality Assessment of the Oldman River Basin. Objective: The Chinook Health Region leads the way in this "multi-stakeholder" study aimed at understanding the water quality in the Oldman River Basin and to promote its protection. Other Parties Involved: Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (AAFRD), Alberta Health and Wellness, PFRA, Health Canada, Environment Canada, Municipal Districts, Cattle industry, Irrigation Districts, University of Lethbridge, some environmental groups, general public. Willow Creek/Pine Coulee Reservoir Project Study: Willow Creek/Pine Coulee Post-Construction Monitoring. Objective: Water quality sampling was implemented to assess the evolving water quality of the new reservoir (Spring 1999), and in Willow Creek. Other Parties Involved: Alberta Transportation, Alberta Infrastructure |
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