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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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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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2024 drought support : expedited Water Act licence support for surface water diversions

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is... More ≫

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is implementing expedited Water Act licence and approval processes to support Albertans impacted by drought conditions. Water users and those who wish to conduct work in or around water can receive expedited assistance from EPA to help minimize the impact of drought.

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2024 drought support : expedited Water Act licence support for groundwater diversions

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is... More ≫

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is implementing expedited Water Act licence and approval processes to support Albertans impacted by drought conditions. Well owners and water well drillers can receive expedited assistance from EPA to help minimize the impacts from drought.

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2024 drought support : expedited Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) processes

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is... More ≫

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is implementing expedited Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) processes to support Albertans impacted by drought conditions.

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2024 drought support : expedited Water Act approvals support

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is... More ≫

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Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) recognizes that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities. EPA is implementing expedited Water Act licence and approval processes to support Albertans impacted by drought conditions. Water users and those who wish to conduct work in or around water can receive expedited assistance from EPA to help minimize the impact of drought.

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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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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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Water management thresholds : water conservation objectives and instream objectives

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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 ≫

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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.

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Water shortage management stages

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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 ≫

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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.

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