Prairies - Case Studies
The Prairies case studies listed here were created or supported by CCIAD.
Each case study listing provides icons for quick topic reference, location, title, link and summary. A legend is also provided on the right.
Ecological Footprint and Land Use Scenarios - Calgary, Alberta
![Cover page of case study, titled, Ecological Footprint and Land Use Scenarios - Calgary, Alberta](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/toronto.jpg)
(2012) (PDF, 17 MB, 8 pages).
The City of Calgary has been measuring its Ecological Footprint, a measure of human demand for natural capital, in order to supply quantitative GIS analyses and other decision support material for adaptation.
![Communities](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/communities.jpg)
Planning for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation - Red Deer, Alberta
![Cover page of case study, titled, Planning for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation - Red Deer, Alberta](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/toronto.jpg)
(2012) (PDF, 17 MB, 6 pages).
The City initiated a climate change plan emphasizing corporate action and preparedness for associated impacts.
![Communities](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/communities.jpg)
City of Portage la Prairie – Water Resources Infrastructure Assessment
![Cover page of case study, titled, City of Portage la Prairie – Water Resources Infrastructure Assessment](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/sudbury_s-eng.gif)
(2009) (PDF).
Climate change vulnerabilities of drinking water treatment and distribution systems were identified using the PIEVC infrastructure risk assessment protocol.
![Communities](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/communities.jpg)
![Intrastructure](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/infrastructure.jpg)
![Water resources](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/water.jpg)
Vulnerability of Calgary’s Potable Water Collection, Treatment and Distribution System
![Cover page of case study, titled, Vulnerability of Calgary’s Potable Water Collection, Treatment and Distribution System](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/sudbury_s-eng.gif)
(2011) (PDF).
Water system upgrades to meet demands from projected population growth and the impacts of climate change were assessed with the PIEVC infrastructure risk assessment protocol.
![Communities](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/communities.jpg)
![Intrastructure](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/infrastructure.jpg)
![Water resources](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/water.jpg)
City of Edmonton Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for the Quesnell Bridge
![Cover page of case study, titled, City of Edmonton Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for the Quesnell Bridge](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/edmonton.jpg)
(2008) (PDF).
The climate change vulnerability of the Quesnell Bridge, a key crossing, was evaluated following the PIEVC infrastructure risk assessment protocol.
![Communities](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/communities.jpg)
![Intrastructure](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/infrastructure.jpg)
![Transportation](/sites/nrcan/files/earthsciences/images/transportation.jpg)
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