Publications

Water Act : licences [2021]

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This fact sheet contains information for applying for a licence under the Water Act. The fact sheet was updated due to licence applications being added to the Digital Regulatory Approvals System (DRAS). More ≫

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This fact sheet contains information for applying for a licence under the Water Act. The fact sheet was updated due to licence applications being added to the Digital Regulatory Approvals System (DRAS).

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Bow River reservoir options : Phase 2 feasibility study : virtual session information boards

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This set of information sheets provides background information on a feasibility study conducted as part of the Bow River Reservoir Options initiative. It was used as part of live virtual sessions... More ≫

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This set of information sheets provides background information on a feasibility study conducted as part of the Bow River Reservoir Options initiative. It was used as part of live virtual sessions and a virtual information centre in June 2021 to encourage public engagement and input into the initiative.

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Bow River reservoir options : Phase 2 feasibility study

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This set of information sheets outlines the purpose of the Bow River Reservoir Options (BRRO) feasibility study (which comprises Phase 2 of the BRRO initiative), and explains the various... More ≫

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This set of information sheets outlines the purpose of the Bow River Reservoir Options (BRRO) feasibility study (which comprises Phase 2 of the BRRO initiative), and explains the various activities that will be conducted as part of the feasibility study, including: environmental fieldwork; drone, bathymetric and topographical surveys; geophysical surveys; and geotechnical drilling and geological field mapping.

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Springbank off-stream reservoir update

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it would be temporarily contained and later released back into the Elbow River after the flood peak has passed. This publication provides periodic updates to the project status as it progresses.

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Transboundary Waters

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Explains the work of the Transboundary Waters unit in the ministry of Environment and Parks. The unit works cooperatively with neighbouring jurisdictions to ensure Alberta receives its water... More ≫

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Explains the work of the Transboundary Waters unit in the ministry of Environment and Parks. The unit works cooperatively with neighbouring jurisdictions to ensure Alberta receives its water entitlements and meets its obligations under existing inter-jurisdictional water management agreements. Also lists and describes key documents pertaining to transboundary water agreements.

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Transboundary Waters Secretariat

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Information about Alberta’s Transboundary Waters Secretariat, including the role and mandate of this organization in ensuring Alberta receives its water entitlements while also meeting its... More ≫

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Information about Alberta’s Transboundary Waters Secretariat, including the role and mandate of this organization in ensuring Alberta receives its water entitlements while also meeting its obligations under existing cross border water management agreements.

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Springbank off-stream reservoir : frequently asked questions

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it would be temporarily contained and later released back into the Elbow River after the flood peak has passed. This document answers frequently-asked questions about the project.

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The water management framework for the industrial heartland and capital region : overview

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This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of the water management framework for the industrial heartland and capital region, which is a collaborative, cumulative effects management approach to... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of the water management framework for the industrial heartland and capital region, which is a collaborative, cumulative effects management approach to protect the water quality of the North Saskatchewan River from Devon to Pakan.

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History of dam safety regulation in Alberta

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Presents the history of dam safety regulation in Alberta since 1972, when the Government of Alberta accepted recommendations from the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and... More ≫

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Presents the history of dam safety regulation in Alberta since 1972, when the Government of Alberta accepted recommendations from the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta to begin regulation of dams by enacting legislation to promote dam safety, developing and maintaining an inventory of dams in Alberta, and retaining plans and performance data for dams in Alberta.

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Aquatic environment fact sheet

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, streams. creeks. and wetlands. ESRD addresses impacts from this... More ≫

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Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) regulates work in or near Alberta's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, streams. creeks. and wetlands. ESRD addresses impacts from this work to the aquatic environment through the approvals process under the provincial Water Act. Section 36 (1) of the Water Act specifies that no person may commence or continue and activity that may impact the aquatic environment except pursuant to an approval.

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