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

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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 ≫

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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.

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Alberta's drought response plan : preparing the province for drought

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Alberta’s Drought Response Plan is designed to help government, irrigators, communities, businesses and others respond quickly and effectively to drought. The objective of each action in the plan... More ≫

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Alberta’s Drought Response Plan is designed to help government, irrigators, communities, businesses and others respond quickly and effectively to drought. The objective of each action in the plan is to protect the health and safety of Albertans from the impacts of drought. This information sheet explains the five stages of drought response and drought response tools.

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Environmental Assessment – St. Mary River Irrigation District Chin Reservoir Expansion Project - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and application for approval

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed St. Mary Irrigation District Chin Reservoir Expansion Project. Chin Reservoir is an off-stream storage... More ≫

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Environmental Impact Assessment and associated applications pertaining to the proposed St. Mary 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.

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Environmental Assessment - Eastern Irrigation District Snake Lake Reservoir Expansion Project

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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 ≫

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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.

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Water apportionment : how water is shared in the prairie provinces

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This document describes Alberta's apportionment agreement with the other prairie provinces. The Rocky Mountains in Alberta are the headwaters of many rivers that flow east into the other prairie... More ≫

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This document describes Alberta's apportionment agreement with the other prairie provinces. The Rocky Mountains in Alberta are the headwaters of many rivers that flow east into the other prairie provinces. To help ensure that downstream provinces can meet their water needs, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have agreed to share water resources between the three provinces. The process of determining each province’s portion of water is referred to as apportionment.

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Being prepared for water shortage : a guidance document for municipalities

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This document guides the development or updating of a municipal water shortage plan. It could also be used by any community or group that depends on the consistent delivery of water, including... More ≫

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This document guides the development or updating of a municipal water shortage plan. It could also be used by any community or group that depends on the consistent delivery of water, including Indigenous communities, water co-ops, regional water lines and industry. The guide contains sections which municipalities may consider including in their water shortage plan, but it is not intended to provide legal advice or fulfill a licence requirement.

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Alberta drought response plan

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Alberta's Drought Response Plan is a multi-stage roadmap, covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health... More ≫

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Alberta's Drought Response Plan is a multi-stage roadmap, covering everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health and safety. The plan outlines: five stages of Alberta's drought response; the roles and responsibilities of partners, including government, to help everyone collaborate and communicate; regulatory and non-regulatory approaches and tools that may be used in various drought conditions; and how and when emergencies would be declared as a last resort.

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Water shortage preparedness

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This fact sheet supports water shortage preparedness for households that rely on a municipal water supply, including bulk water stations to meet their water needs.

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Bow River reservoir options : Phase 2 feasibility study update

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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 ≫

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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.

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

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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 ≫

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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.

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