All Resources

Alberta's drought response plan : preparing the province for drought

Description

Alberta’s Drought Response Plan is designed to help government, irrigators, communities, businesses and others respond quickly and effectively to drought. The objective of each action in the plan... More ≫

Description

Alberta’s Drought Response Plan is designed to help government, irrigators, communities, businesses and others respond quickly and effectively to drought. The objective of each action in the plan is to protect the health and safety of Albertans from the impacts of drought. This information sheet explains the five stages of drought response and drought response tools.

Tags

Being prepared for water shortage : a guidance document for municipalities

Description

This document guides the development or updating of a municipal water shortage plan. It could also be used by any community or group that depends on the consistent delivery of water, including... More ≫

Description

This document guides the development or updating of a municipal water shortage plan. It could also be used by any community or group that depends on the consistent delivery of water, including Indigenous communities, water co-ops, regional water lines and industry. The guide contains sections which municipalities may consider including in their water shortage plan, but it is not intended to provide legal advice or fulfill a licence requirement.

Tags

Alberta drought response plan

Description

Alberta's Drought Response Plan is a multi-stage roadmap, covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health... More ≫

Description

Alberta's Drought Response Plan is a multi-stage roadmap, covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health and safety. The plan outlines: five stages of Alberta's drought response; the roles and responsibilities of partners, including government, to help everyone collaborate and communicate; regulatory and non-regulatory approaches and tools that may be used in various drought conditions; and how and when emergencies would be declared as a last resort.

Tags

Water shortage preparedness

Description

This fact sheet supports water shortage preparedness for households that rely on a municipal water supply, including bulk water stations to meet their water needs.

Tags

Water shortage management stages

Description

The Government of Alberta ensures the quality and quantity of Alberta's water resources under the Water Act, which supports and promotes the conservation and management of water. During times of... More ≫

Description

The Government of Alberta ensures the quality and quantity of Alberta's water resources under the Water Act, which supports and promotes the conservation and management of water. During times of drought and water shortage, it may be necessary for the government to take management action to protect the aquatic environment and integrity of the water management system. This fact sheet defines the five stages of water management and the potential management actions in each of those stages.

Tags

Get to know your water flow : helping water users predict and prepare for water shortages

Description

This fact sheet will help water users predict and prepare for water shortages using the Alberta River Basins website. It explains how to find and interpret data from streamflow and lake level... More ≫

Description

This fact sheet will help water users predict and prepare for water shortages using the Alberta River Basins website. It explains how to find and interpret data from streamflow and lake level gauges, precipitation stations, and snow pillow stations. It also covers water supply outlook and water shortage advisories.

Tags

Water reuse in Alberta : experiences and impacts on economic growth

Description

This report is the outcome of work completed under the first phase of a four-phased approach to identify and assess the limitations of current water policy on economic growth.

Tags