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Flood Risk Maps for Areas, Villages and River Systems in Atlantic Canada
Entry ID: CANEMRCCRSFLOODRISK

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Summary
Abstract: This dataset includes a series of maps which identify flood risk in areas,
villages, and river systems. Variables: a real extent of flood plains, ice
presence, water levels, flow. The initial data collection is still ongoing.
Areas covered include New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.This data is
currently being used to accumulate information to reduce flood damage.
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 52.0   S: 43.0   E: -52.0   W: -68.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Environment Canada
Dataset Title: Flood Risk Maps for Areas, Villages and River Systems in Atlantic Canada
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1976-01-01
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Originating Center
Data Center
National Water Issues Branch, Environment Canada Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/

Data Center Personnel
Name: RAIMO KALLIO
Phone: +01-819-997-2074
Fax: +01-819-994-0237
Email: raimo.kallio at ec.gc.ca
Contact Address:
351 St Joseph Boulevard
City: Hull
Province or State: Quebec
Postal Code: K1A 0H3
Country: Canada
Distribution
Fees: Cost of reproduction.
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2001-09-27
Last DIF Revision Date: 2005-03-21
Future DIF Review Date: 2005-02-01

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