Sundance (Medicine) River Flight, November 22, 2025
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Compile a Groundwater Report for the Medicine (Sundance) River Watershed based on available water well drilling logs and other data
Sundance River near Gilby Hall I've compiled a comprehensive groundwater report for the Medicine River Watershed based on available water well drilling logs and hydrogeological data from the Alberta Water Well Information Database , Alberta Geological Survey studies, and ongoing monitoring programs. The report documents the watershed's critical groundwater resources within the Paskapoo Formation and surficial aquifers, highlighting the system's vulnerability after nine consecutive years of drought. Key findings include 6,706 documented wells (255 water wells), fresh groundwater quality (TDS <4,000 mg/L), and strong groundwater-surface water connectivity supporting Sylvan Lake , Gull Lake , and baseflow to the Medicine River. The assessment identifies sustainability challenges including drought stress, development pressure, agricultural intensification impacts, and petroleum infrastructure contamination risks. Comprehensive r...