All Resources

Bow River reservoir options : Phase 2 feasibility study update

Description

Public update on the second phase of the Bow River Reservoir Options project. In the first phase, the Alberta government completed a conceptual assessment of water storage options along the Bow... More ≫

Description

Public update on the second phase of the Bow River Reservoir Options project. In the first phase, the Alberta government completed a conceptual assessment of water storage options along the Bow River upstream of Calgary. The second phase involves assessing three proposed water storage options to determine the most feasible option.

Tags

Bow River reservoir options : Phase 2 feasibility study : what we heard report : round 1 stakeholder and public engagement, May 2021 to March 2023

Description

Phase 2: Feasibility Study Round 1 engagement took place between May 2021 and March 2023, with most of the engagement occurring between May and December 2021. Indigenous, stakeholder and public... More ≫

Description

Phase 2: Feasibility Study Round 1 engagement took place between May 2021 and March 2023, with most of the engagement occurring between May and December 2021. Indigenous, stakeholder and public engagement are key components of the feasibility study. Engagement is being conducted in two rounds, and the final report will be shared when available at the end of the feasibility study. The focus of Round 1 was to introduce the feasibility study and share ideas on what should be considered when evaluating the three reservoir options.

Tags

Environmental Assessment - Eastern Irrigation District Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project

Description

Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed expansion to Eastern Irrigation District's Snake Lake Reservoir. The proposal is to expand the existing reservoir by 780... More ≫

Description

Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed expansion to Eastern Irrigation District's Snake Lake Reservoir. The proposal is to expand the existing reservoir by 780 hectares to a total area of 1,100 ha and water capacity would increase by 68 million m3 to 86 million m3. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

Tags

Alberta’s Water Act

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags

Water Act : licences [2024]

Description

This fact sheet contains information for applying for a licence under the Water Act.

Tags

Off-Source Watering Systems for Livestock

Description

Many producers are using off-source water systems and applying the latest technology available to keep livestock away from the water source and to extend livestock grazing and winter feeding of... More ≫

Description

Many producers are using off-source water systems and applying the latest technology available to keep livestock away from the water source and to extend livestock grazing and winter feeding of livestock away from the farmyard.

Tags

Water management thresholds : water conservation objectives and instream objectives

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags

Environmental Assessment - St. Mary River Irrigation District Chin Reservoir Expansion Project

Description

Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed St. Mary River Irrigation District Chin Reservoir Expansion project. Chin Reservoir is an off-stream storage reservoir that... More ≫

Description

Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed St. Mary River Irrigation District Chin Reservoir Expansion project. Chin Reservoir is an off-stream storage reservoir that is located roughly in the middle of St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) irrigation network, approximately 30 kilometers (km) east of Lethbridge and 15 km south of Taber. The Chin Reservoir Expansion Project (the Project) involves the construction of a new dam which would result in a larger reservoir. The new dam would be approximately 40 meters (m) in height and is expected to inundate (flood) approximately 650 hectares (ha) of privately held land within Chin Coulee. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

Tags

Natural Resources Conservation Board annual report

Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Board is responsible for public interest reviews of proposed major natural resource projects, and for the regulation of confined feeding operations in Alberta.

Tags

Water shortage management stages

Description

The Government of Alberta ensures the quality and quantity of Alberta's water resources under the Water Act, which supports and promotes the conservation and management of water. During times of... More ≫

Description

The Government of Alberta ensures the quality and quantity of Alberta's water resources under the Water Act, which supports and promotes the conservation and management of water. During times of drought and water shortage, it may be necessary for the government to take management action to protect the aquatic environment and integrity of the water management system. This fact sheet defines the five stages of water management and the potential management actions in each of those stages.

Tags