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Water for life : progress report, December 1, 2008-March 31, 2011

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This progress report highlights a selection of the activities, programs, and tools being pursued under the Water for Life strategy within the timeframe of December 2008 to March 2011. Each section... More ≫

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This progress report highlights a selection of the activities, programs, and tools being pursued under the Water for Life strategy within the timeframe of December 2008 to March 2011. Each section of the report contains a selection of accomplishments and a featured story. A table outlining actions planned for the goals or key direction is also included.

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Sustainable water management and economic development in Alberta

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Identifies, examines and compares the current status of Alberta water characteristics, markets and issues facing Alberta across each of its major water basins and how these are affecting... More ≫

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Identifies, examines and compares the current status of Alberta water characteristics, markets and issues facing Alberta across each of its major water basins and how these are affecting sustainable economic development.

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Provincial inventory of potential water storage sites and diversion scenarios

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Presents an inventory of previously-identified potential water storage sites and diversion systems in the province. Implemented as part of the provincial Water for Life Strategy. The inventory was... More ≫

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Presents an inventory of previously-identified potential water storage sites and diversion systems in the province. Implemented as part of the provincial Water for Life Strategy. The inventory was based on a literature review of previous studies that identified potential sites and no site investigations were conducted.

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Report on implementation progress of Water for Life : Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability

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This report is a summary of the progress achieved in implementing programs under the Water for Life strategy in 2004-2005, organized under the following topics: safe, secure drinking water supply;... More ≫

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This report is a summary of the progress achieved in implementing programs under the Water for Life strategy in 2004-2005, organized under the following topics: safe, secure drinking water supply; healthy aquatic ecosystems; reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy; knowledge and research; partnerships for watershed management and stewardship; and water conservation.

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Water for life : Alberta's strategy for sustainability

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Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability is the Government of Alberta’s response to develop a new water management approach and outline specific strategies and actions to address these issues. More ≫

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Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability is the Government of Alberta’s response to develop a new water management approach and outline specific strategies and actions to address these issues.

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Minister's forum on water : summary

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A Minister's Forum on Water was held in Red Deer in June 2002 as part of public consultations to inform the development of a water management strategy for Alberta. Participants at the forum urged... More ≫

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A Minister's Forum on Water was held in Red Deer in June 2002 as part of public consultations to inform the development of a water management strategy for Alberta. Participants at the forum urged the provincial government to develop a water strategy and noted the need for all Albertans to improve their understanding of water resources and change the way water is used. Most discussion teams recommended that efforts be focused on the seven water basins in Alberta (through basin plans, studies, reports and consultation). Forum participants asked the provincial government to increase its commitment to water management. This report provides detail about the Minister's Forum.

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Water for life : summary of consultation results

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This summary describes the major findings of a six week consultation with Albertans regarding a provincial water strategy. Respondents felt the issues described herein are important and urged the... More ≫

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This summary describes the major findings of a six week consultation with Albertans regarding a provincial water strategy. Respondents felt the issues described herein are important and urged the provincial government to take action to prepare the province for future water challenges.

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Water for life : results from random telephone survey : summary report

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A random telephone survey of Albertans was conducted as part of Alberta's water strategy, water for life project. The survey was intended to provide a statistical sample with which to compare... More ≫

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A random telephone survey of Albertans was conducted as part of Alberta's water strategy, water for life project. The survey was intended to provide a statistical sample with which to compare results from the completed workbooks and the 15 community workshops held around the province.

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