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Alberta's irrigation : a strategy for the future : strategy measures

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In 2014 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released Alberta's Irrigation: A Strategy For The Future. The document included five key strategies which together laid out the department's... More ≫

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In 2014 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released Alberta's Irrigation: A Strategy For The Future. The document included five key strategies which together laid out the department's blueprint for the future of the irrigation industry in Alberta. In an effort to manage and measure each of these strategies, an annual measurement and reporting of results was implemented.

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Water conservation : what you can do

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This fact sheet includes tips and strategies for conserving water in your home, in your yard and at your place of business. Links to other helpful online resources are also included.

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Approved water management plan for the Milk River Basin (Alberta) : Phase one

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The Approved Water Management Plan for the Milk River Basin (Alberta) provides direction for the management of water in the Alberta portion of the Milk River basin. The recommendations and... More ≫

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The Approved Water Management Plan for the Milk River Basin (Alberta) provides direction for the management of water in the Alberta portion of the Milk River basin. The recommendations and strategies contained in this plan were developed through stakeholder engagement. The focus of this plan is to provide efficiencies in the decision-making process by enabling water allocation transfers in the basin. This plan is intended to align with existing plans, policies, legislation, and inter-jurisdictional agreements that affect water management in the basin.

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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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Agricultural Service Board Act

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The Agricultural Service Board Act provides a framework for the establishment of an Agricultural Service Board by council of a municipal district or specialized municipality. Board duties... More ≫

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The Agricultural Service Board Act provides a framework for the establishment of an Agricultural Service Board by council of a municipal district or specialized municipality. Board duties outlined include providing for weed and pest control, soil and water conservation, assisting in the control of animal diseases, encouraging sustainable agriculture to improve the economic viability of producers, promoting agricultural policies that meet the needs of the municipality, and the appointment of an agricultural fieldman to implement and manage agricultural policies, programs, and resources for the municipality. The procedures related to supervision, restoration, or reclamation of land are described in the Act. It also enables funding agreements between the Minister and a council for purposes related to Board duties.

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McPherson Coulee water conservation objective

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the McPherson Coulee. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for the McPherson Coulee. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada Station No. 05BH014 (Nose Creek above Airdrie). Water conservation objectives set out the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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Waiparous Creek water conservation objective

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for Waiparous Creek in the Bow River basin. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for Waiparous Creek in the Bow River basin. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada Station No. 05BG006 (Waiparous Creek near the Mouth). Water conservation objectives set out the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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West Arrowwood Creek water conservation objective

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for West Arrowwood Creek in the Bow River basin. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is... More ≫

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This schedule sets out the water conservation objective flows for West Arrowwood Creek in the Bow River basin. The location identified in the schedule as the location to meet the objective is Water Survey of Canada Station No. 05BM014 (West Arrowwood Creek near Arrowwood). Water conservation objectives set out the volume and quality of water to remain in rivers for the protection of a natural water body and its aquatic environment. They are flow targets under the first-in-time, first-in-right priority water allocation system and apply to all new licences and existing licences with a retrofit provision.

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Surface water allocation directive

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The Surface Water Allocation Directive provides consistent water allocation decision guidance to balance ecological needs and economic considerations where planning processes have not established... More ≫

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The Surface Water Allocation Directive provides consistent water allocation decision guidance to balance ecological needs and economic considerations where planning processes have not established water management objectives. The directive provides guidance to water allocations from rivers, lakes and wetlands using a sustainable watershed approach.

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Notice : alternative solutions guide for small system water reuse and stormwater use

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Provides information to stakeholders preparing proposals for alternative solutions requests for water reuse.

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