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The water management framework for the Industrial Heartland and Capital Region

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This report is the result of consultation, collaboration and future-focused planning for growth by Alberta Environment, industry, municipalities, and representatives from municipal water and... More ≫

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This report is the result of consultation, collaboration and future-focused planning for growth by Alberta Environment, industry, municipalities, and representatives from municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities in the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance.

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Athabasca River water management framework : Alberta's regulatory backstop to protect the Athabasca River

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Alberta Environment is setting strict limits on how much water oil sands companies can remove from the Athabasca River under a new framework that sets maximum withdrawals. With this unprecedented... More ≫

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Alberta Environment is setting strict limits on how much water oil sands companies can remove from the Athabasca River under a new framework that sets maximum withdrawals. With this unprecedented action, Alberta Environment is putting in place a water management framework for immediate protection of the Athabasca. Alberta is providing this regulatory backstop as an interim measure while key stakeholders continue to work on long-term planning to safeguard the river.

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The Alberta desktop method for determining environmental flows (instream flow needs)

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This fact sheet provides a summary of information contained in the report A Desktop Method for Establishing Environmental Flows in Alberta Rivers and Streams. The main report was developed... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides a summary of information contained in the report A Desktop Method for Establishing Environmental Flows in Alberta Rivers and Streams. The main report was developed primarily for rivers that have natural flows and to make a full protection environmental flow recommendation where site-specific instream flow needs data is not available.

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A desk-top method for establishing environmental flows in Alberta rivers and streams

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This report identifies a method to estimate an ecologically-based flow regime on the basis of reductions from natural flow or the per cent exceedance from natural flow. It also provides background... More ≫

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This report identifies a method to estimate an ecologically-based flow regime on the basis of reductions from natural flow or the per cent exceedance from natural flow. It also provides background information and a jurisdictional review of current environmental flow (instream flow needs) knowledge in North America and international rivers. The report was prepared in support of outcomes and goals identified in the provincial Water for Life strategy and action plan.

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Alberta Environment guide to groundwater authorization [2011]

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In Alberta, water is owned by the Crown and its use is regulated by Alberta Environment under the Water Act. The general procedure to obtain the authorization under the Water Act to divert water... More ≫

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In Alberta, water is owned by the Crown and its use is regulated by Alberta Environment under the Water Act. The general procedure to obtain the authorization under the Water Act to divert water is described in the Guidelines for Licensing Water Diversion Projects. The goal of this updated Guide to Groundwater Authorization is to clarify the process applicants must follow when applying to divert groundwater.

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Alternative water supply storage & management methods : adding tools to Alberta’s water toolbox

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To meet the Water for Life strategy's third goal to provide reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy Alberta's water, managers and agencies may consider many potential sources of... More ≫

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To meet the Water for Life strategy's third goal to provide reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy Alberta's water, managers and agencies may consider many potential sources of water and a wide array of supply storage and management methods. In 2008, Alberta Environment and Water commissioned a review of methods for water supply storage and management that have never or rarely been used in Alberta. All the methods in the report are applicable to Alberta's mountain and prairie regions and all have been used in other parts of the world.

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Water for life

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Water for Life is the overarching government-wide strategy for water in Alberta. Whether concerns involve conservation measures, quality controls for safe drinking water, irrigation, or the... More ≫

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Water for Life is the overarching government-wide strategy for water in Alberta. Whether concerns involve conservation measures, quality controls for safe drinking water, irrigation, or the conservation of aquatic ecosystems, the Water for Life strategy guides policy measures across Government of Alberta ministries.

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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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Water Act : storm water management

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This fact sheet provides information on the requirements under the Water Act for storm water runoff and outfall works.

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Water Act : transferring water allocations under a licence

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The Water Act provides for the transfer of an allocation of water held under a licence, from one parcel of land to another. This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of eligible and... More ≫

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The Water Act provides for the transfer of an allocation of water held under a licence, from one parcel of land to another. This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of eligible and non-eligible water allocations for transfer, and the process for applying for a transfer.

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