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Prairie-fed Rivers: Appreciating Local Waters
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A reality for many living in Alberta and across the Prairie Provinces is that for most their water comes from a local prairie-fed source. This differentiates these watersheds from headwater systems, whose flows come from our glaciers and mountains. This article provides some insight into these unique prairie systems.