This project will build on the work done by the Grimshaw Gravels Aquifer Management Advisory Association.  Our objective is to identify risks to this valuable water source, prioritize the risks and then develop mitigative strategies in order to maintain this resource.


Groundwater factsheets

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DrillingWaterWells-FactSheet.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 77.4 KB
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FocusOn-GroundwaterBasics-2014.pdf
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FocusOn-GroundwaterQuality-2014.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 417.5 KB
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FocusOn-GroundwaterManagement-2014.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 425.6 KB
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FocusOn-GroundwaterUse-2014.pdf
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geology2.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 1.0 MB
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gw_discharge2.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 1.3 MB
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gw_recharge2.pdf
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gw_storage2.pdf
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Grimshaw Gravels Aquifer Source Water Protection Plan


Water Budget

By identifying and measuring discharge from springs fed by the aquifer we hope to complete a water budget.  Previous work by Alberta Geological Survey has provided estimates of recharge and storage volumes.  When we can estimate a discharge volume, then we will have a good grasp on how much water is available for withdrawal without over pumping the aquifer.

 

We need your help to identify springs, if you know of one please contact us.


Septic Sense Workshop


Working Well workshop

A virtual Working Well workshop to better understand your well and how to maintain it for those in the MD of Greenview and on the Grimshaw Gravels Aquifer. 

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Working Well poster - downloadable
working well posters_virtual_spring2021_
Adobe Acrobat Document 1.6 MB

Gravel Pit Recommendations

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Recommendations for by-laws to reduce the risk of aquifer contamination.
Gravel Pit By-law Recommendations - Fina
Adobe Acrobat Document 111.3 KB

Official release!

The plan is officially released and now we are working on implementation.  Stay tuned to learn how you can help maintain the source water that is the Grimshaw Gravels Aquifer.

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Grimshaw Gravels Aquifer Source Water Protection Plan
GGASWPP Plan September 2019 - 6.12.19..p
Adobe Acrobat Document 9.2 MB

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We are looking for input on the draft plan until April 30th.
GGASWPP Draft Plan January 2019 22.3.19.
Adobe Acrobat Document 8.0 MB

Come to the open house and talk with us.  There is also a survey where you can provide input.


The Project Team continues to work on the draft Source Water Protection Plan and is excited to be planning for public engagement on this plan. 

More engagement opportunities will be coming in late winter/early spring 2019.

The map shows the lobes of the Grimshaw Gravels Aquifer and proposed risk zones to help identify good management practices.


New Grimshaw Gravels Report from Alberta Geological Survey

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Architecture and Geometry of Basal Sand
Adobe Acrobat Document 13.3 MB

Grimshaw Gravels Aquifer Groundwater Forum - January 11, 2018

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Alberta Geological Survey presentation
2018-01 AGS Grimshaw slides for MPWA.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 2.5 MB
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Alberta Environment and Parks presentation
C. Chalk MPWA presentation.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 722.5 KB

Background Information

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The appendix to the report with many maps.
Grimshaw-Gravels-Aquifer-Tech-Report-199
Adobe Acrobat Document 1.7 MB
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PFRA report on Grimshaw Gravel Aquifers
Grimshaw-Gravels-Aquifer-Tech-Report-199
Adobe Acrobat Document 3.9 MB

Here are the results of the 1995 survey.

This is a map of the Grimshaw Gravels Aquifer area.  The 3 main lobes of the aquifer are visible.

We are looking forward to working with Grimshaw Gravels Aquifer Management Advisory Association on this project.  Their webpage is here http://mdpeace.com/municipal-district-office/studies-plans-agreements/grimshaw-gravels-aquifer/