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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 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 ≫

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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.

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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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Alberta Community Resilience Program

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The Alberta Community Resilience Program supports the development of long-term community-level resilience to flood and drought events, while supporting integrated adaptation planning and healthy,... More ≫

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The Alberta Community Resilience Program supports the development of long-term community-level resilience to flood and drought events, while supporting integrated adaptation planning and healthy, functioning watersheds. This document provides a summary of project funding allocations to date. It also includes overviews of six projects funded by the program.

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Alberta Community Resilience Program - fact sheet

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The Alberta Community Resilience Program (ACRP) supports municipalities in the development of long-term resilience to flood and drought events, while supporting integrated planning and healthy,... More ≫

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The Alberta Community Resilience Program (ACRP) supports municipalities in the development of long-term resilience to flood and drought events, while supporting integrated planning and healthy, functioning watersheds. This fact sheet present the approved grants.

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