Interbasin water diversion
- Interbasin water diversion
An interbasin water diversion is a hydrological project undertaken to divert water from one watershed into another. This is usually to boost water levels for hydroelectricity, or to supply drinking water nearby.
Diversions in Canada
British Columbia
* Campbell–Heber Diversion
* Coquitlam–Buntzen Diversion
* Kemano Diversion
* Vernon Irrigation District Diversion
Manitoba
* Churchill Diversion–Southern Indian Lake
New Brunswick
* Saint John Water Supply
Newfoundland and Labrador
* Bay d'Espoir Diversions
* Deer Lake Diversion
* Smallwood Reservoir–Julian Diversion
* Smallwood Reservoir–Kanairiktok Diversion
* Smallwood Reservoir–Naskaupi Diversion
Northwest Territories
* Wellington Lake Hydro Project Diversion (with Saskatchewan)
Nova Scotia
* Ingram Diversion
* Jordan Diversion
* Wreck Cove Diversions
Ontario
* Long Lake Diversion
* Ogoki Diversion
* Opasatika Diversion
* Root River Diversion
Québec
* Barrière Diversion
* Boyd–Sakami Diversion
* Lac de la Frégate Diversion
* Laforge Diversion
* Manouane Diversion
* Mégiscane Diversion
* Sault aux Cochons Diversion
Saskatchewan
* Cypress Lake Diversion (with Alberta)
* Pasquia Land Resettlement Diversion (with Manitoba)
* Swift Current Diversion
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