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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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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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Guide to groundwater authorization [2023]

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In Alberta, water is owned by the Crown and its use is regulated by Environment and Protected Areas under the Water Act. The goal of this guide is to clarify the process applicants must follow... More ≫

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In Alberta, water is owned by the Crown and its use is regulated by Environment and Protected Areas under the Water Act. The goal of this guide is to clarify the process applicants must follow when applying to conduct an activity that may impact groundwater or divert and use groundwater.

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Watershed resiliency and restoration program : improving Alberta’s natural watershed resiliency to flood and drought

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Report on the progress of the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program since its inception in 2014. The program aims to build long-term watershed resiliency to flood and drought by improving... More ≫

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Report on the progress of the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program since its inception in 2014. The program aims to build long-term watershed resiliency to flood and drought by improving natural watershed functions and engaging Albertans in the conservation, restoration, enhancement and stewardship of critical watershed features including wetlands, riparian areas and floodplains.

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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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Water conservation policy for upstream oil and gas operations

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The Water Conservation Policy for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations provides policy direction for water use in major upstream oil and gas operations where additional water conservation measures are... More ≫

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The Water Conservation Policy for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations provides policy direction for water use in major upstream oil and gas operations where additional water conservation measures are feasible. This policy replaces the Water Conservation and Allocation Policy for Oilfield Injection (2006), incorporating water conservation as a requirement for all major upstream oil and gas operations.

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2015 and 2016 status of surface water quantity, Lower Athabasca Region, Alberta

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This document reports a summary of results for indicators and triggers established in the Lower Athabasca Region Surface Water Quantity Management framework for the Lower Athabasca River, from the... More ≫

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This document reports a summary of results for indicators and triggers established in the Lower Athabasca Region Surface Water Quantity Management framework for the Lower Athabasca River, from the time the framework took effect in October 2015 until the end of 2016.

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Watershed resiliency and restoration program

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ESRD has established the WRRP to promote the long-term ability of watersheds to mitigate the effects of future flood and drought events. The primary objective of the program is to increase the... More ≫

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ESRD has established the WRRP to promote the long-term ability of watersheds to mitigate the effects of future flood and drought events. The primary objective of the program is to increase the natural ability of the province's watersheds to reduce the intensity, magnitude, duration and effects of flooding and drought through watershed mitigation measures. Additionally, the program aims to address impacts of past flooding and/or droughts through the restoration of degraded priority areas of watersheds which will enhance communities' ability to withstand future flooding or droughts.

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Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program : progress report : July 2014 - March 2016

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This progress report Includes accountability statement, vision, mission, goals, program highlights, project grant partners, priority watersheds, funding allocation,partner achievements, and... More ≫

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This progress report Includes accountability statement, vision, mission, goals, program highlights, project grant partners, priority watersheds, funding allocation,partner achievements, and speaker series educational events.

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