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  CANADIAN RIVER PROJ. DRAFT 2
An unusual aspect of the Canadian River Project is that Lake Merideth rests at a lower elevation than the cities it supplies, requiring ten pumping plants to help transport the water to its destinations.
The river is flanked by the Canadian River Breaks, a fifteen to thirty mile wide strip of land divided by tributaries of the Canadian River.
The agreement gave Texas storage rights to water from the tributaries of the North Canadian River for municipal uses, household and domestic uses, livestock, and irrigation of lands cultivated for use by the home owners and domestic livestock kept on the property.
www.usbr.gov /dataweb/html/canadian.html   (7303 words)

  
 North Canadian River, Oklahoma   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The North Canadian fork of the river forms just east of Des Moines in Union County, New Mexico, then winds generally southeast through the Oklahoma Panhandle as the Beaver River (it is called the North Canadian River in New Mexico) down to Fort Supply where it takes on the moniker of North Canadian River.
East of Oklahoma City the river flows generally west to east near IH 40 between the Deep Fork River to the north and the South Canadian River to the south.
The river is runnable only after a sizeable rain event hits a part of the river, and it drops almost as quickly as it rises, so paddlers need to be ready to go when the rain is falling, then await the rise before launching.
southwestpaddler.com /docs/canadianok2.html   (1259 words)

  
 EPA: Federal Register: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the ...
Canadian/South Canadian River, NM, TX, and OK. The Canadian/ South Canadian River from near Ute Dam in NM to the upper reaches of Eufaula Reservoir in OK, except for those areas rendered unsuitable for Arkansas River shiner by Meredith Reservoir in TX, is currently occupied by the Arkansas River shiner.
Habitat quality within the mainstem river channels in the historical range of the Arkansas River shiner is intrinsically related to the character of the floodplain and the associated tributaries, side channels, and backwater habitats that contribute to the key habitat features (e.g., substrate, water quality, and water quantity) in these reaches.
In the Canadian River of NM and TX, the diet of Arkansas River shiner was dominated by detritus, invertebrates, grass seeds, and sand and silt (Jimenez 1999).
www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2000/June/Day-30/i16399.htm   (12134 words)

  
 Oklahoma City Letterboxes by Dennis Williams
It is on the west bank of the North Canadian River appropriately on the big bend of the river in the refuge.
To the north, the Kilpatrick Turnpike crosses the North Canadian River at Morgan Road.
However, as conditions may vary, it is the responsibility of the letterbox searcher to become thoroughly familiar with the conditions in the area to be searched, to adequately prepare for those conditions, and to conduct oneself safely and responsibly with respect to those conditions and with respect to his or her personal abilities and limitations.
home.snu.edu /~dwilliam/geog1113/okcboxes.htm   (2087 words)

  
 Measure to Rename River in Downtown OKCPasses House With Minimal Resistance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The seven-mile segment of the river that flows through downtown Oklahoma City, between Meridian and Eastern avenues, would be renamed the Oklahoma River in Senate Bill 1259 by Sullivan, R-Oklahoma City.
The North Canadian River is the principal tributary of the Canadian River in the south-central United States.
The Canadian River starts in Colorado and flows southeasterly for 760 miles to its mouth on the Arkansas River 20 miles east of Canadian in Haskell County.
www.lsb.state.ok.us /house/news6735.html   (364 words)

  
 The NORTH SASKATCHEWAN RIVER "Great Canadian Rivers"
During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the North Saskatchewan River served as the backdrop for a dramatic shift in aboriginal territory and cultural dominance, as the deer-hunting, forest-dwelling Woodland Cree of the East followed the fur trade west and adopted a buffalo-hunting, plains-dwelling lifestyle.
Sapp was born in 1928 on the Red Pheasant Reserve in north central Saskatchewan, and survived a difficult childhood to become a celebrated and highly respected painter.
The century between the years of 1770 and 1870, marking the first appearance of the Cree on the Saskatchewan River, the end of the buffalo hunt, and the beginning of the era of treaties and reserves, is sometimes referred to as the "Golden Age" of the Plains Cree.
www.greatcanadianrivers.com /rivers/north_saskatchwan/culture-home.html   (1679 words)

  
 EPA: Federal Register: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the ...
The decline of the Arkansas River Shiner throughout its historical range is primarily the result of modification of the duration and timing of stream flows and inundation by impoundments, channel drying by water diversion and groundwater mining, stream channelization, and introduction of nonindigenous plant and animal species.
In the Canadian River of central Oklahoma, Polivka and Matthews (1997) found that gut contents were dominated by sand/sediment and detritus (decaying organic material) with invertebrate prey being an incidental component of the diet.
The Canadian River from near Ute Dam in New Mexico to the upper reaches of Eufaula Reservoir in Oklahoma, except for those areas rendered unsuitable for Arkansas River Shiner by Lake Meredith in Texas, is currently occupied by the Arkansas River Shiner.
www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2004/October/Day-06/i22396.htm   (16587 words)

  
 City of Oklahoma City | MAPS
The Oklahoma River is ideal for man-powered boats such as rowing sculls, kayaks and canoes.
Trails running the length of the Oklahoma River on the north and south banks are part of the OKC Trails network and are open for runners, walkers, skaters and bikers.
The river is open to fishing as one of the City's 'Close to Home' locations.
www.okc.gov /MAPS/river/index.html   (400 words)

  
 Red River of the North - State canoe routes: Minnesota DNR
Red River of the North The Red River of the North Meanders Northward 550 miles from its source in Breckenridge, Minnesota to Lake Winnipeg in Canada.
Except during floods, the Red River of the North is slow-moving and picturesque with its tree-covered banks and frequent wildlife sightings.
Cultural Information The Red River of the North, or the "Riviere Rouge du Nord" as early French Canadian explorers christened it, was probably so-named because of its clay soils, muddy banks, and reddish-brown silt-filled waters.
www.dnr.state.mn.us /canoeing/redriver/index.html   (711 words)

  
 Canadian River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Canadian River is the largest tributary of the Arkansas River.
The canyon the river carves through eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle is the northern border of the Llano Estacado, separating it from the rest of the Great Plains.
The Canadian is sometimes referred to as the South Canadian River to differentiate it from the North Canadian River that flows into it.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canadian_River   (498 words)

  
 North Canadian River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
North Canadian River is a river that flows through New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma in the United States.
It enters Northwest Oklahoma and turns southeast and takes the name North Canadian River where it is joined by Wolf Creek just south of the town of Fort Supply, Oklahoma.
A seven-mile portion of the river flowing through Oklahoma City was renamed the Oklahoma River in 2004.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Canadian_River   (260 words)

  
 Beaver River, Oklahoma   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The Beaver River is basically a flatwater stream flowing through the plains of the Oklahoma Panhandle area near the borders of Colorado and Kansas to the north.
Numerous major highways and county roads crisscross across or parallel to the river all along its run, though signs of civilization along the river itself are rare.
This river is best suited for those who enjoy and are prepared for wilderness paddling with the possibility of long portages, especially if the water drops to levels too low to boat.
southwestpaddler.com /docs/canadianok4a.html   (959 words)

  
 Isearch Results82-1431.82-1421.82-1401.82-526.1.82-1422.
ARTICLE II As used in this Compact: (a) The term "Canadian River" means the tributary of Arkansas River which rises in northeastern New Mexico and flows in an easterly direction through New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma and includes North Canadian River and all other tributaries of said Canadian River.
(b) The term "North Canadian River" means that major tributary of Canadian River officially known as North Canadian River from its source to its junction with Canadian River and includes all tributaries of North Canadian River.
ARTICLE III All rights to any of the waters of Canadian River which have been perfected by beneficial use are hereby recognized and affirmed.
ssl.csg.org /compactlaws/canadianriver.htm   (611 words)

  
 North Canadian River name change could cost $40,000
Under his plan, the Canadian River, which runs south of the North Canadian River, would stay the same.
Sullivan is expecting the North Canadian River's status to improve because of a $54.3 million project in Oklahoma City, which is nearly complete.
The improved section of the river will be used for transportation between the Interstate 40-Meridian Avenue area and downtown.
www.uswaternews.com /archives/arcpolicy/3norcan2.html   (336 words)

  
 THE CANTON DAM PROJECT: AN INVESTIGATION OF CHANGES IN THE NORTH CANADIAN RIVER IN DEWEY AND BLAINE COUNTIES, OKLAHOMA, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The purpose of this project was to determine the changes that have occurred in the North Canadian River in Dewey and Blaine counties, Oklahoma since the construction of Canton Dam in 1948.
Dams along the North Canadian River are in place to aid in water management and the prevention of flooding.
The changes do seem to be indicative of changes that normally occur when a river system is interrupted by a dam indicating that measures should be taken to counter the effects of Canton Dam on the North Canadian River.
gsa.confex.com /gsa/2004AM/finalprogram/abstract_80831.htm   (377 words)

  
 Canadian — Infoplease.com
In the mid-1800s, the Canadian River valley was followed by pioneers going West along the Fort Smith–Santa Fe Trail.
North Canadian - North Canadian, river, 760 mi (1,223 km) long, rising in NE N.Mex., and flowing SE through Okla. to...
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www.infoplease.com /ce6/us/A0810124.html   (293 words)

  
 Service Designates Critical Habitat for Arkansas River Shiner
The designation includes portions of the Arkansas River in Kansas, the Cimarron River in Kansas and Oklahoma, the Beaver/North Canadian River in Oklahoma, and the Canadian/South Canadian River in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.
The Service designated 300 feet on either side of the rivers because a relatively intact riparian zone is necessary for the long-term survival of the shiner, allowing for natural flooding patterns, channel adjustments, nutrient input, buffering from sediment and pollutants, and protected side channels and backwater habitats for larvae and juvenile fish.
The Arkansas River shiner is a small (maximum length of two inches), silvery minnow with a small, dorsally flattened head and a rounded snout.
www.r6.fws.gov /pressrel/01-11.htm   (1044 words)

  
 Oklahoma Farm Bureau - Legislative Update
The Service decided to exclude the Beaver/North Canadian River from critical habitat, based upon the lack of flow and primary constituent elements to support the shiner.
The Foundation has been drafting a voluntary conservation management plan for portions of the Canadian River in Oklahoma and Texas, and portions of the Cimarron River in Oklahoma and Kansas.
The ultimate goal of the Foundation, in cooperation with the Arkansas River Shiner Coalition, is to recover and delist the Arkansas River shiner from the Endangered Species list.
www.okfarmbureau.org /legalFoundation/arkansasRiverShiner.asp   (207 words)

  
 North Canadian — FactMonster.com
North Canadian, river, 760 mi (1,223 km) long, rising in NE N.Mex., and flowing SE through Okla. to join the Canadian River in the Eufaula reservoir, E Okla. Federal dams and reservoirs on the river and its tributary, Wolf Creek, are part of the Arkansas River basin project for flood control and other purposes.
Rivers of the United States - Rivers of the United States (350 or more miles long) Alabama-Coosa (600 mi.; 966 km): From junction...
Canadian - Canadian, river, 906 mi (1,458 km) long, rising in NE New Mexico.
www.factmonster.com /ce6/us/A0835944.html   (154 words)

  
 North Saskatchewan RIVER "Great Canadian Rivers"
It is a historical river of remarkable diversity.
And in the city of Edmonton, extensive parklands flank the river's length.
The river crosses the prairies and the ghost town of Heinsburg until it meets its sister tributary at a place known as the Forks
www.greatcanadianrivers.com /rivers/saskatchwan/home.html   (107 words)

  
 MAPS : North Canadian River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Downes said the two major goals for the river renovation, perhaps the most complex of all the MAPS projects, were beautification and economic revitalization.
The Oklahoma River’s opening was celebrated with a boat parade and fireworks during the evening.
Ray Ackerman, a former chairman of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, conceived the idea of renaming the stretch of North Canadian River, which became official in May. He wanted all of the river that runs through the state to be renamed.
maps.newsok.com /cgi-bin/show_page?maps_river   (644 words)

  
 Legislator Proposes to Rename North Canadian to "Oklahoma River"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Legislator Proposes to Rename North Canadian to "Oklahoma River"
One lawmaker believes a major river ought to be named for Oklahoma, too.
Sullivan believes the river will be mentioned frequently in years ahead as the facelift of downtown Oklahoma City, including the canal network, continues to generate stories.
www.lsb.state.ok.us /house/news6047.htm   (130 words)

  
 Nahanni River Adventures @ Canadian River Expeditions
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www.canriver.com   (856 words)

  
 Old US 66 Bridge Across the North Canadian River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The bridge is of the old standard width, and has two 10' wide driving lanes (as opposed to today's 12' lanes).
If you saw the picture of the old US 169 bridge crossing the Caney River, you'd realize that the 160' span on that bridge is the same as the 160' spans on this one.
The masts on top of the bride are the remains of a telegraph/telephone line that was strung across the bridge.
okbridges.wkinsler.com /northcanadianbridge2.html   (222 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
The North Canadian River heads as the Corrumpa in Union County, New Mexico (at 36°30' N, 102°09' W) and runs east across the Oklahoma Panhandle, dipping southward into Texas only in northwestern Sherman County for six miles.
The stream continues its southeasterly course to join the main Canadian in McIntosh County, Oklahoma (at 36°30' N, 101°55' W).
The North Canadian, also known as the Beaver River, gave its name to Beaver County, Oklahoma.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/NN/rnn6.html   (209 words)

  
 United States River Basins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
These geographic areas contain either the drainage area of a major river, such as the Missouri region, or the combined drainage areas of a series of rivers, such as the Texas-Gulf region, which includes a number of rivers draining into the Gulf of Mexico.
The 8 longest rivers in the U.S. are (in descending order) Missouri, Mississippi, Yukon, St. Lawrence (if you count the Great Lakes and its headwaters as one system), Rio Grande, Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio.
The Missouri River is about 2,540 miles long, making it the longest river in North America.
www.waterconflicts.com /WCRivers.htm   (475 words)

  
 North American River Otter Facts - National Zoo| FONZ
Members of the weasel family, playful river otters enjoy sliding down muddy and snowy hills, bouncing objects on their paws, playing tag, and wrestling.
Once abundant in U.S. and Canadian rivers, lakes, and coastal areas, river otters have suffered from fur trapping, water pollution, habitat destruction, pesticides, and other threats.
River otters can make themselves at home in nearly any inland waterway, as well as estuaries and marine coves.
nationalzoo.si.edu /Animals/NorthAmerica/Facts/fact-riverotter.cfm   (311 words)

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