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2024 drought support : expedited Water Act licence support for surface water diversions

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is... More ≫

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is implementing expedited Water Act licence and approval processes to support Albertans impacted by drought conditions. Water users and those who wish to conduct work in or around water can receive expedited assistance from EPA to help minimize the impact of drought.

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2024 drought support : expedited Water Act licence support for groundwater diversions

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is... More ≫

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is implementing expedited Water Act licence and approval processes to support Albertans impacted by drought conditions. Well owners and water well drillers can receive expedited assistance from EPA to help minimize the impacts from drought.

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2024 drought support : expedited Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) processes

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is... More ≫

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is implementing expedited Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) processes to support Albertans impacted by drought conditions.

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2024 drought support : expedited Water Act approvals support

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is... More ≫

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is implementing expedited Water Act licence and approval processes to support Albertans impacted by drought conditions. Water users and those who wish to conduct work in or around water can receive expedited assistance from EPA to help minimize the impact of drought.

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Alberta’s water priority system : tools for water licence holders

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This information sheet explains Alberta's water priority system, which is based on seniority. This "first in time, first in right" (FITFIR) system has been a key principle of granting and... More ≫

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This information sheet explains Alberta's water priority system, which is based on seniority. This "first in time, first in right" (FITFIR) system has been a key principle of granting and administering water allocations in Alberta since 1894.

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Developing water supplies for agricultural use : water licences and approvals under the Water Act

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Alberta’s Water Act requires a licence be obtained before diversion of water takes place. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of requirements for diverting and using water for household... More ≫

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Alberta’s Water Act requires a licence be obtained before diversion of water takes place. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of requirements for diverting and using water for household purposes and for agricultural use.

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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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Water quantity management plans and frameworks

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The Water Quantity Management Plans and Frameworks map identifies areas in the province of Alberta which are covered by planning processes that include regulatory water use limits or policy. ... More ≫

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The Water Quantity Management Plans and Frameworks map identifies areas in the province of Alberta which are covered by planning processes that include regulatory water use limits or policy. Plans and frameworks (provincial) are labelled black within the map. Transboundary water quantity agreements (inter-provincial, federal, international) are labelled blue. The Surface Water Allocation Directive would not apply to areas of the province covered by a water management plan or framework that provides water guidance.

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Water Act : licences [2021]

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This fact sheet contains information for applying for a licence under the Water Act. The fact sheet was updated due to licence applications being added to the Digital Regulatory Approvals System (DRAS). More ≫

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This fact sheet contains information for applying for a licence under the Water Act. The fact sheet was updated due to licence applications being added to the Digital Regulatory Approvals System (DRAS).

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