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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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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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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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Water shortage preparedness

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This factsheet 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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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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Off-Source Watering Systems for Livestock

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Many producers are using off-source water systems and applying the latest technology available to keep livestock away from the water source and to extend livestock grazing and winter feeding of... More ≫

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Many producers are using off-source water systems and applying the latest technology available to keep livestock away from the water source and to extend livestock grazing and winter feeding of livestock away from the farmyard.

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