Alberta Groundwater Resources

Groundwater is an integral part of the hydrological cycle [1] and contributes to stream flows and lake levels. It is also an important drinking-water supply for over 600,000 Albertans. The […]

History of Drought in Western Canada

Two line graphs showing river flows on the North Saskatchewan River (top) and South Saskatchewan River (bottom) between the years 1110 and 2010.

Drought Drought is no stranger to the Canadian Prairies.   In fact, some may say that drought is a defining characteristic of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.   Drought is something that has […]