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Bow River reservoir options : Phase 2 feasibility study update

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Public update on the second phase of the Bow River Reservoir Options project. In the first phase, the Alberta government completed a conceptual assessment of water storage options along the Bow... More ≫

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Public update on the second phase of the Bow River Reservoir Options project. In the first phase, the Alberta government completed a conceptual assessment of water storage options along the Bow River upstream of Calgary. The second phase involves assessing three proposed water storage options to determine the most feasible option.

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Bow River reservoir options : Phase 2 feasibility study : what we heard report : round 1 stakeholder and public engagement, May 2021 to March 2023

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Phase 2: Feasibility Study Round 1 engagement took place between May 2021 and March 2023, with most of the engagement occurring between May and December 2021. Indigenous, stakeholder and public... More ≫

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Phase 2: Feasibility Study Round 1 engagement took place between May 2021 and March 2023, with most of the engagement occurring between May and December 2021. Indigenous, stakeholder and public engagement are key components of the feasibility study. Engagement is being conducted in two rounds, and the final report will be shared when available at the end of the feasibility study. The focus of Round 1 was to introduce the feasibility study and share ideas on what should be considered when evaluating the three reservoir options.

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Alberta’s Water Act

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for the creation and implementation of policy and legislation to ensure the quality and quantity of our water resources, and to ensure thriving ecosystems... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for the creation and implementation of policy and legislation to ensure the quality and quantity of our water resources, and to ensure thriving ecosystems now and in the future.

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Water Act : licences [2024]

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This fact sheet contains information for applying for a licence under the Water Act.

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Off-Source Watering Systems for Livestock

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Many producers are using off-source water systems and applying the latest technology available to keep livestock away from the water source and to extend livestock grazing and winter feeding of... More ≫

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Many producers are using off-source water systems and applying the latest technology available to keep livestock away from the water source and to extend livestock grazing and winter feeding of livestock away from the farmyard.

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Water management thresholds : water conservation objectives and instream objectives

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This fact sheet describes water conservation objectives and instream objectives, which are types of water management thresholds. Water management thresholds are guidelines for specific water level... More ≫

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This fact sheet describes water conservation objectives and instream objectives, which are types of water management thresholds. Water management thresholds are guidelines for specific water level requirements that reflect the uses and needs of that unique river to help ensure that all users and the aquatic environment have water.

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Natural Resources Conservation Board annual report

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The Natural Resources Conservation Board is responsible for public interest reviews of proposed major natural resource projects, and for the regulation of confined feeding operations in Alberta.

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Water shortage management stages

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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 ≫

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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.

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Respect our lakes : responsible lake living

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This brochure highlights actions individuals can take in the watershed, on the shore and in the water to help maintain or improve the health of Alberta lakes.

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Respect our lakes : lake legislation in Alberta

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This one-page infographic provides a handy overview of a lakeshore property in Alberta, indicating what part of a property is private land, what part is public land, and the provincial and federal... More ≫

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This one-page infographic provides a handy overview of a lakeshore property in Alberta, indicating what part of a property is private land, what part is public land, and the provincial and federal legislation that applies to each of these areas.

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