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Alberta 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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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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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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Working well : clean water. Well protected [2023]

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are to: advise private well owners of their... More ≫

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are to: advise private well owners of their responsibility to manage and maintain their wells to ensure safe drinking water supplies; provide well owners with a basic understanding of groundwater science, how to operate and maintain water wells and how to recognize the potential impacts their land-use activities have on provincial groundwater resource; and provide the knowledge and skills needed to adopt recommended best management practices.

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Avian influenza : a new chapter in an old book

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Describes the avian influenza outbreak in wildlife in Alberta in 2022, and what happened in 2023.

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Guideline for preparing agricultural feasibility reports for private irrigation projects

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Agricultural feasibility reports are used by Environment and Protected Areas to determine water requirements for irrigation projects and to determine if source water and soils are suitable for irrigation. More ≫

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Agricultural feasibility reports are used by Environment and Protected Areas to determine water requirements for irrigation projects and to determine if source water and soils are suitable for irrigation.

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Non-licence animals [2023]

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This document lists amphibians, birds and mammals that may be hunted or live-trapped in Alberta without a licence throughout the year, as outlined in Alberta's Wildlife Regulation.

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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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Drought support : temporary livestock water assistance

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Describes the temporary livestock water assistance efforts implemented by Environment and Protected Areas to help livestock and poultry producers impacted by water shortage and drought conditions... More ≫

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Describes the temporary livestock water assistance efforts implemented by Environment and Protected Areas to help livestock and poultry producers impacted by water shortage and drought conditions find alternative water sources.

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Get to know your water flow : helping water users predict and prepare for water shortages

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This fact sheet will help water users predict and prepare for water shortages using the Alberta River Basins website. It explains how to find and interpret data from streamflow and lake level... More ≫

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This fact sheet will help water users predict and prepare for water shortages using the Alberta River Basins website. It explains how to find and interpret data from streamflow and lake level gauges, precipitation stations, and snow pillow stations. It also covers water supply outlook and water shortage advisories.

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