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

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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 ≫

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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.

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Being prepared for water shortage : a guidance document for municipalities

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This document guides development of a municipal Water Shortage Plan (WSP), or updates to existing plans. It could also be used by any community or group that depends on the consistent delivery... More ≫

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This document guides development of a municipal Water Shortage Plan (WSP), or updates to existing plans. 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. This guide contains sections which municipalities may consider including in their WSP, but it is not intended to provide legal advice or fulfill a licence requirement.

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Alberta drought response plan

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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 ≫

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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.

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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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Bow River phosphorus management plan : agricultural phosphorus beneficial management practices

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This publication outlines beneficial management practices to reduce the risk of phosphorus loss to the environment from agricultural production. It was written to support the Bow River Phosphorus... More ≫

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This publication outlines beneficial management practices to reduce the risk of phosphorus loss to the environment from agricultural production. It was written to support the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan and focuses beneficial management practices in rural or agricultural settings.

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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone : surface water supply and distribution operational guidance

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This document provides guidance for applicants of new water intake works on the North Saskatchewan River to support developments in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone. Alberta... More ≫

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This document provides guidance for applicants of new water intake works on the North Saskatchewan River to support developments in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone. Alberta Environment and Parks recognizes that access to water from the North Saskatchewan River for expanding industrial development in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone is necessary to supply projected demand for water given the insufficient volumes that can be drawn from alternative sources.

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Designated industrial zone pilot project : regional water systems feasibility study

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This resource includes a summary, highlights and background information of a study undertaken to provide information on long-term planning and opportunity for handling water within the Designated... More ≫

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This resource includes a summary, highlights and background information of a study undertaken to provide information on long-term planning and opportunity for handling water within the Designated Industrial Zone in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, with the aim of developing a regionalized hybrid water supply and distribution model to optimize the use of new and existing water supply infrastructure within the area. The study, prepared by Stantec Consulting under contract to Alberta Environment and Parks, also considered options for wastewater management and explored management approaches through the use of a jurisdictional review. The full Stantec report is included as an attachment to the publication.

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Operational policy : lower Athabasca River weekly flows

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This operational policy provides additional information on the process for the determination, communication, and application of weekly flows that is used in the implementation of the Lower... More ≫

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This operational policy provides additional information on the process for the determination, communication, and application of weekly flows that is used in the implementation of the Lower Athabasca Region Surface Water Quantity Management Framework for the Lower Athabasca River weekly management triggers and water withdrawal limits.

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Environmental Assessment - Alberta Transportation Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and application for approval - SIR1

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project. Proposal to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an... More ≫

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project. Proposal to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it would be temporarily contained and later released back into the Elbow River after the flood peak has passed. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Alberta clean technology road map

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The Alberta Clean Technology Road Map strengthens the connection between the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework and the Government of Alberta's current and historic clean... More ≫

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The Alberta Clean Technology Road Map strengthens the connection between the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework and the Government of Alberta's current and historic clean innovation-related policy. The document provides an overview of several segments of the Alberta cleantech market and existing supports for innovators and entrepreneurs based in the province.

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