Southern Region Modelling Initiatives
Model developments and applications in the S. Region have been and are continuing to be driven by population growth and demand for safe and secure water supply. The emphasis of the modelling team in the Southern Region is primarily with water modelling. We work with specific water quality models and a water allocation model. The team supports regional delivery functions related to Water Act approvals, Water Management Operations and Watershed planning.
Our presentation describes the model development plan we are implementing to support two major initiatives in Southern Region:
The SSRB plan is an approved water management plan under the Water Act. The effect of the plan is closure of the Bow, South Saskatchewan, Oldman and related southern tributaries to new water allocation applications and introduction of the ability to transfer licences. Our water allocation model (WRMM) has and continues to be part of the plan development and implementation. We are in the process of updating the model to continue supporting the plan.
The SSRP is part of the provincial Land Use Framework initiative wherein a number of major overarching plans are being developed across the province. It is the second plan to be produced under the framework. Our team is working to build the capacity to develop new water quality models as well as land use modelling to support SSRP development and future implementation.
Our presentation describes the model development plan we are implementing to support two major initiatives in Southern Region:
- SSRB (South Saskatchewan River Basin Plan) implementation
- SSRP (South Saskatchewan Regional Plan)
The SSRB plan is an approved water management plan under the Water Act. The effect of the plan is closure of the Bow, South Saskatchewan, Oldman and related southern tributaries to new water allocation applications and introduction of the ability to transfer licences. Our water allocation model (WRMM) has and continues to be part of the plan development and implementation. We are in the process of updating the model to continue supporting the plan.
The SSRP is part of the provincial Land Use Framework initiative wherein a number of major overarching plans are being developed across the province. It is the second plan to be produced under the framework. Our team is working to build the capacity to develop new water quality models as well as land use modelling to support SSRP development and future implementation.
