Alberta Hydrology Explorer
Hydrological Analysis and Watershed Assessment Platform | Prototype

Alberta Hydrology Explorer is an applied hydrological analysis platform developed to support the interpretation and assessment of streamflow, climate variability, and watershed behaviour across Alberta.

The project focuses on integrating hydrometric observations with climate inputs to provide a consistent framework for evaluating surface water conditions. It brings together streamflow records, precipitation, and temperature data to support practical hydrologic assessments at the station, watershed, and regional scale.

The platform is designed around core hydrological workflows, including:

Analysis of streamflow variability using daily discharge records
Evaluation of seasonal and interannual flow patterns
Identification of low-flow conditions using metrics such as 7-day minimum flow
Assessment of high-flow behaviour and annual peak flow characteristics
Development of flow duration curves to describe the full range of hydrologic conditions
Comparison of recent conditions against baseline periods to assess variability and change

Climate inputs are incorporated to support interpretation of hydrologic response, including:

Monthly and seasonal precipitation patterns
Temperature trends and their influence on runoff processes
Contextual understanding of wet and dry periods
Preliminary assessment of climate-driven shifts in hydrologic regimes

Spatial context is central to the analysis. The platform enables:

Exploration of hydrometric stations within their watershed setting
Comparison across major river basins in Alberta
Integration of watershed boundaries, river networks, and station locations
Interpretation of hydrologic behaviour in relation to basin characteristics

The project is being developed as a prototype and working blueprint for a practical hydrologic assessment tool. It emphasizes clarity, reproducibility, and alignment with standard hydrological practices used in water resources engineering.

This work demonstrates:

Application of streamflow analysis methods used in engineering practice
Interpretation of hydrologic indicators for water availability and risk
Integration of climate and hydrometric data for watershed assessment
Development of consistent analytical workflows for regional-scale evaluation

The platform continues to evolve to include more advanced indicators, improved temporal analysis, and expanded support for watershed-level decision-making.

GitHub repository:
GitHub repository:
https://github.com/Zeina963/alberta-hydrology-explorer
https://github.com/Zeina963/Reservoir_Project_Calculator
https://github.com/Zeina963/alberta-water-gis-toolkit