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Alberta’s Water Act

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This information sheet provides an overview of the Water Act, which focuses on the planning, use and enforcement needed to manage and protect Alberta’s water. The Act promotes the conservation and... More ≫

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This information sheet provides an overview of the Water Act, which focuses on the planning, use and enforcement needed to manage and protect Alberta’s water. The Act promotes the conservation and management of water, through wise use and allocation – including the protection of Alberta’s rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands.

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Guidelines for licensing water diversion projects : pursuant to the Water Act [2021]

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Alberta's Water Act requires that an approval and/or license be obtained before undertaking an activity in a water body or before diverting and using water from a water body. This document... More ≫

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Alberta's Water Act requires that an approval and/or license be obtained before undertaking an activity in a water body or before diverting and using water from a water body. This document provides guidelines for filling out applications for a license to divert and use groundwater or to conduct an activity that could have a potential impact on groundwater.

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Knowledge for a changing environment : 2019-2024 science strategy

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Knowledge for a Changing Environment: 2019-2024 Science Strategy sets the strategic direction for an integrated environmental science program to monitor, evaluate, and report on the condition of... More ≫

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Knowledge for a Changing Environment: 2019-2024 Science Strategy sets the strategic direction for an integrated environmental science program to monitor, evaluate, and report on the condition of Alberta’s ambient environment. The strategy lays the foundation to: address key environmental information needs of multiple users; deliver transparent, sound and trustworthy science on environmental conditions; braid Indigenous Knowledge with classical science through knowledge co-production; and provide scientifically-sound information to decision makers so they can address provincial environmental challenges.

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The Water Act essentials

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This fact sheet was created to help Alberta farmers and rural landowners better understand their water rights.

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Guide to watershed management planning in Alberta

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This guide for Water for Life partners outlining the best practices for watershed management planning in Alberta. The guide sets out a process for a consistent approach and provides useful tools... More ≫

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This guide for Water for Life partners outlining the best practices for watershed management planning in Alberta. The guide sets out a process for a consistent approach and provides useful tools and resources for watershed management planning.

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Fact sheet : alternative solutions guide for reclaimed water reuse

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The growing need for water conservation and more efficient use of water resources in Alberta has resulted in the development of systems that use reclaimed water for toilet or urinal flushing, or... More ≫

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The growing need for water conservation and more efficient use of water resources in Alberta has resulted in the development of systems that use reclaimed water for toilet or urinal flushing, or irrigation. Systems using reclaimed water are considered Alternative Solutions as defined by the National Plumbing Code. This fact sheet provides information to stakeholders preparing proposals for alternative solutions.

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Guidelines for licensing water diversion projects : pursuant to the Water Act [2010]

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Alberta's Water Act requires that an approval and/or license be obtained before undertaking an activity in a water body or before diverting and using water from a water body. This document... More ≫

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Alberta's Water Act requires that an approval and/or license be obtained before undertaking an activity in a water body or before diverting and using water from a water body. This document provides guidelines for filling out applications for a license to divert and use groundwater or to conduct an activity that could have a potential impact on groundwater.

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Alberta Water Act : facts at your fingertips

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This fact sheet provides a summary of the Water Act.

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AENV water shortage procedures for the South Saskatchewan River basin

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This document is intended as a management and preparedness plan for water shortages in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The plan provides operation procedures and guidance to Alberta... More ≫

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This document is intended as a management and preparedness plan for water shortages in the South Saskatchewan River Basin. The plan provides operation procedures and guidance to Alberta Environment regional staff managing water shortage situations within the context of the Water Act, Alberta Environment policies and approved water management plans.

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Trends in historical annual flows for major rivers in Alberta

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This report provides an overview of the past and present streamflow volumes of nine major rivers in Alberta. The study provides a context for understanding the current state of the resource, based... More ≫

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This report provides an overview of the past and present streamflow volumes of nine major rivers in Alberta. The study provides a context for understanding the current state of the resource, based on observed conditions covering a ninety-year period from 1912 to 2001. The selected rivers are affected by human activities and consumption to varying degrees. The intent of this study is to demonstrate at an overview level whether any significant long-term trends were notable. More subtle changes, such as in seasonal averages or changes in annual extreme events are beyond the scope of this report.

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