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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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Water licence cancellations : for non-use of water allocated by a licence

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Alberta's Water Act provides for the cancellation of a licence for reasons specified in the Act. This fact sheet describes the reasons that a water licence might be cancelled and the process for... More ≫

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Alberta's Water Act provides for the cancellation of a licence for reasons specified in the Act. This fact sheet describes the reasons that a water licence might be cancelled and the process for cancellation of a licence for non-use.

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