The Water Program improves the sustainable management of Alberta’s watersheds through watershed assessments, better modeling, and hydrological research.
Water Program
In 2011, the Fish and Watersheds Program refocused on hydrology and became the Water Program.
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Combining Field and LiDAR Modeling Tools to Move Beyond Indicator Based Approaches for Surface Erosion: Simonette as a Test Area for the Foothills Natural Region
This project on riparian mapping aims to improve management and operational efficiency by capitalizing on the high quality remote sensing data available in Alberta.
Longterm Implications of Mountain Pine Beetle Rehabilitation Strategies on Alberta Forest Values
This project explores the 20 to 50-year implications of MPB rehabilitation on timber and non-timber values.
Review of the State of Riparian Knowledge and Tools
This project will give an overview of what we know about managing riparian areas in Alberta and identify knowledge gaps.
Exploring the Use of Geomorphic Road Analysis and Inventory Package (GRAIP) in Southwest Alberta
GRAIP can predict which road segments and drainage features lead to greater risks of landslides, stream crossing plugging and reduced hydrologic connectivity. Muddy Waters
Sand and silt are eroding off roads into Alberta's streams, harming fish and water quality. Until now, finding and fixing those problem sites among the vast network of roads has been daunting.
Three Years of Riparian Assessments
Blog post by Caitlin Tomaszewski for the Water Program.
Water Program Hiring a Summer Field Assistant
Closing date: June 30.
Coldwater Fish Species of Special Concern Workshop
75 stakeholders came out to share their knowledge and identify needed future research.
East Slopes Riparian Assessment Project Announcement
The Water Program at fRI Research has received a grant from Alberta Environment and Parks’ Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP). The grant was announced in Lethbridge on November 13 by Minister Phillips.
Effects of Prescribed Burn on Nutrient and Dissolved Organic Matter Characteristics in Peatland Shallow Groundwater
Paper from the Water Program
Road Erosion in the Simonette Part 4: Instream Consequences and Road Crossings
2-page briefing note from the Water Program
Road Erosion in the Simonette Part 3: Diverting Sediment from Streams
2-page briefing note from the Water Program
Road Erosion in the Simonette Part 2: Gully Erosion
2-page briefing note from the Water Program
Road Erosion in the Simonette Part 1: Road Surfaces
2-page briefing note from the Water Program
Axel Anderson
Program Lead
Fran Hanington
Core Staff
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