An Overview Of Water Quality In Lake Manitoba Manitoba Canada

Author : Lake Manitoba Regulation Review Advisory Committee (Man.)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
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Download or read book Regulation of Water Levels on Lake Manitoba and Along the Fairford River, Pineimuta Lake, Lake St. Martin and Dauphin River and Related Issues written by Lake Manitoba Regulation Review Advisory Committee (Man.) and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the report of a committee formed to review the current regulation of water levels on Lake Manitoba & areas downstream. The report begins with background on the history of water level regulation in the lake and an overview of committee activities. Part 2 describes the Lake Manitoba drainage basin, the lakes & rivers in the basin, the land uses in that area, the population & economy of the area, and the importance of wildlife in the basin. Part 3 summarizes presentations & issues discussed at public meetings held by the committee. Part 4 provides details on Lake Manitoba hydrology and water level regulation, including information on water level changes in the post-glacial period, a summary of previous studies on Lake Manitoba regulation, and water flows. Part 5 reviews the literature on Lake Manitoba water quality & historical trends. Part 6 discusses issues affecting various parties in the Lake Manitoba basin, including farmers, cottagers, tourist operators, fishermen, hunters, conservation groups, and First Nations. These issues include the effect of water levels on pastures, marshes, shoreline erosion, fish, wildlife, habitat, and water supply. The final parts present the committee's findings and recommendations regarding the management of lake water levels in a more natural fashion.