Research & Knowledge
Ongoing Research
This page tracks SEAWA’s ongoing research activities—short, plain-language updates on flow, water quality, wetlands, riparian health, and land-use pressures. Each post summarizes key results and methods, with links to maps, datasets, and technical notes. Entries are updated as monitoring progresses and partner data are validated. Download attachments for full details.
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Nov 5, 2025
Seasonal Flow & Storage Snapshot — March 2025
Short summary of current streamflows, reservoir levels, and groundwater observations across the South Saskatchewan sub-basin. Highlights below-median spring baseflows and the need for conservative early-season allocations.
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Nov 3, 2025 1 file
Wetland Change Detection (2000–2024) — Interim Update
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May 13, 2025 Method: Field sampling
Prairie Snowpack SWE Transects — Late Winter 2025
Results from 14 prairie transects comparing Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) to the 2011–2020 median. Notes crusting and sublimation effects on runoff efficiency.
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Apr 16, 2024 Method: Field sampling
Nutrients & Algae Risk in Tributaries — Winter Screen
Grab samples from eight tributaries under ice cover; summarizes TP/TDN ratios and flags two reaches for early-season algae risk if low flows persist.
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