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A dynamic water balance model for drought management: A case study of the Invitational Drought Tournament
DownloadFall 2013
System dynamics modelling provides an effective approach for water management, as shown in this thesis, using Agriculture Canada’s Invitational Drought Tournament (IDT) as a case study. The objectives of the research are to simulate basin-scale management of the fictitious Western Canadian “Oxbow...
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Fall 2014
Samson Cree Nation partnered with researchers at the University of Alberta to conduct a water resources analysis of their water systems. This thesis describes a community-based research approach used to explore domestic water use in Samson Cree Nation, the variables that effect domestic water use...
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Fall 2024
Flood depth modelling has seen significant improvements in recent years. Historically, it relied heavily on large datasets, which were difficult to gather and handle. Simple, fast response methods, such as RICorDE and FwDET, are potentially suitable for assessments of flood scenarios where...
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We Used to Drink Our Water: Understanding the causes and consequences of boil water advisories in rural drinking water wells
DownloadFall 2014
Access to safe, reliable drinking water in many First Nations in Canada lags significantly behind the access available in non-First Nations communities. This thesis explores the sources, pathways, and consequences of bacteriological contamination in drinking water wells in Samson Cree Nation. A...