Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance

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

DrillingWaterWells-FactSheet.pdf

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FocusOn-GroundwaterBasics-2014.pdf

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FocusOn-GroundwaterQuality-2014.pdf

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FocusOn-GroundwaterManagement-2014.pdf

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FocusOn-GroundwaterUse-2014.pdf

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geology2.pdf

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gw_discharge2.pdf

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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.

Working Well poster - downloadable

working well posters_virtual_spring2021_

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Gravel Pit Recommendations

Recommendations for by-laws to reduce the risk of aquifer contamination.

Gravel Pit By-law Recommendations - Fina

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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.

Grimshaw Gravels Aquifer Source Water Protection Plan

GGASWPP Plan September 2019 - 6.12.19..p

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We are looking for input on the draft plan until April 30th.

GGASWPP Draft Plan January 2019 22.3.19.

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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

Architecture and Geometry of Basal Sand

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Grimshaw Gravels Aquifer Groundwater Forum - January 11, 2018

Alberta Geological Survey presentation

2018-01 AGS Grimshaw slides for MPWA.pdf

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Alberta Environment and Parks presentation

C. Chalk MPWA presentation.pdf

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Background Information

The appendix to the report with many maps.

Grimshaw-Gravels-Aquifer-Tech-Report-199

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PFRA report on Grimshaw Gravel Aquifers

Grimshaw-Gravels-Aquifer-Tech-Report-199

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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/