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| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/stnew/article/2006sum8.pdf
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| Author(s): | Shifflett, Stephanie |
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| Author Affiliation: | Engineer in Training, Water Resources Engineer, Grand River Conservation Authority |
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| Title: | Ontario low water response (OLWR): A measure introduced in response to low precipitation in the province during the late 1990s |
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| Source: | Sports Turf Manager [STA]. Vol. 19, No. 2, Summer 2006, p. 8-10. |
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| Publishing Information: | Guelph, Ontario: The Sports Turf Association |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Drought; Water use restrictions; Local legislation; Water conservation; Decision-making; Precipitation; Water use; Water shortage; Drought management; Ontario Low Water Response; Temperatures
Sports Turf Canada Keywords: Water/Irrigation
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses Ontario Low Water Response (OLWR) in Ontario, Canada, that "was introduced in response to low precipitation in the late 1990s which caused drought conditions throughout many parts of Ontario. It is a voluntary program designed to take early action during low water conditions to minimize socioeconomic and ecological impacts caused by low water availability." Explains that "low water conditions happen when precipitation is lower than normal leading to low flow in rivers and streams and possibly affecting the groundwater table...Drought is an extreme case of low water availability." Describes the operations of the OLWR, stating that "decisions regarding the request to reduce water use are made by the local Water Response Team (WRT). The WRT is made up of representatives from local industry, municipalities, commercial and special interest groups...The decision to declare a Level I or II low water condition lies with the local WRT. Level III can only be declared by a provincial committee with recommendation from the local WRT." Also mentions the Grand River watershed WRT, stating that "although the Grand WRT has has success with using OLWR to help mitigate low water conditions, OLWR is not the solution to water shortages." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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"Presented by George Sousa, P.Eng., Manager of Resource Science, Information and Policy, Grand River Conservation Authority" |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Shifflett, S. 2006. Ontario low water response (OLWR): A measure introduced in response to low precipitation in the province during the late 1990s. Sports Turf Manager. 19(2):p. 8-10. |
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