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Water licence data

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These datasets include information on Licences under the Water Act collected by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, for both active and inactive authorizations for surface water and... More ≫

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These datasets include information on Licences under the Water Act collected by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, for both active and inactive authorizations for surface water and groundwater diversions under a Licence (defined as a “diversion of water” under the Water Act).

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State of the environment 2025 : surface water quality and quantity in Alberta’s oil sands region

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In 2025, the Oil Sands Monitoring Program released a report on the condition of surface water for rivers and streams in the oil sands region, focusing on two main areas: water quality (what is in... More ≫

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In 2025, the Oil Sands Monitoring Program released a report on the condition of surface water for rivers and streams in the oil sands region, focusing on two main areas: water quality (what is in the water) and water quantity (how much water there is). The work was shaped and directed by input from Indigenous, industry, and government partners involved in the Oil Sands Monitoring Program. The approach and outcomes from this state of environment reporting initiative on surface water quality and quantity are available in a short overview, and summary report, and a full technical report.

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Water Act : temporary water diversions

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Before diverting and using surface water and groundwater in Alberta, a licence must be obtained under the province’s Water Act. A temporary diversion licence (TDL) provides authority for this... More ≫

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Before diverting and using surface water and groundwater in Alberta, a licence must be obtained under the province’s Water Act. A temporary diversion licence (TDL) provides authority for this diversion, for a maximum of one year. This licence identifies the source of water supply, location of the diversion site, allocation of water allowed from the source(s) and the conditions under which the diversion and its use must take place.

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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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Operational policy : lower Athabasca River weekly flows

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This operational policy provides additional information on the process for the determination, communication, and application of weekly flows that is used in the implementation of the Lower... More ≫

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This operational policy provides additional information on the process for the determination, communication, and application of weekly flows that is used in the implementation of the Lower Athabasca Region Surface Water Quantity Management Framework for the Lower Athabasca River weekly management triggers and water withdrawal limits.

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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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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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Human health risks associated with surface water impacts after a wildfire : problem formulation

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Presents findings of a study to complete a problem formulation for human health risks associated with surface water impacts after a wildfire. The main goal of the work was to better understand and... More ≫

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Presents findings of a study to complete a problem formulation for human health risks associated with surface water impacts after a wildfire. The main goal of the work was to better understand and assess potential human health risks from the Horse River Wildfire on surface water bodies that serve as drinking and recreational water sources and apply learnings to future wildfires. Five recommendations are provided, including a review of facilities in Alberta that are most susceptible to wildfire associated surface water risk and generation of a small suite of key indicator compounds to help notify water users of the wildfire related impacts to water.

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Catch basin design and management

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This fact sheet provides operators with information for designing, maintaining and managing a catch basin at a confined feeding operation as a method of controlling surface water runoff.

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Surface water allocation directive : general guidance on areas where not applicable [map]

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This map supports Alberta’s Surface Water Allocation Directive by providing general guidance on areas of the province where the directive is not applicable, due to pre-existing water management... More ≫

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This map supports Alberta’s Surface Water Allocation Directive by providing general guidance on areas of the province where the directive is not applicable, due to pre-existing water management plans or frameworks, or other prescribed guidance on surface water allocation.

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