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

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Explains the implementation of expedited Water Act licence and approval processes by Environment and Protected Areas to support Albertans who may be impacted by drought conditions in 2024.... More ≫

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Explains the implementation of expedited Water Act licence and approval processes by Environment and Protected Areas to support Albertans who may be impacted by drought conditions in 2024. Assistance is available to water users who have an urgent need to find alternative diversions for the purpose of accessing water due to drought and low flow conditions, and who, if required, need assistance in submitting an application for regulatory authorizations under the Water Act.

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

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Explains the implementation of expedited Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act processes to support businesses, farmers and communities who may be impacted by drought conditions in 2024.... More ≫

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Explains the implementation of expedited Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act processes to support businesses, farmers and communities who may be impacted by drought conditions in 2024. EPEA authorization holders whose source water availability or effluent discharge is impacted by drought or water shortage conditions can receive assistance to help minimize the impacts from drought.

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

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Recognizing that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities, Environment and Protected Areas has implemented... More ≫

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Recognizing that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities, Environment and Protected Areas has implemented expedited Water Act licence and approval processes. Well owners and water well drillers can receive expedited assistance to help minimize the impacts from drought.

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2024 drought support : expedited Water Act approvals support

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

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

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Alberta’s water priority system : tools for water licence holders

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This information sheet explains Alberta's water priority system, which is based on seniority. This "first in time, first in right" (FITFIR) system has been a key principle of granting and... More ≫

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This information sheet explains Alberta's water priority system, which is based on seniority. This "first in time, first in right" (FITFIR) system has been a key principle of granting and administering water allocations in Alberta since 1894.

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Alberta’s Water Act

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This information sheet provides an overview of the Water Act, which focuses on the planning, use and enforcement needed to manage and protect Alberta’s water. The Act promotes the conservation and... More ≫

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This information sheet provides an overview of the Water Act, which focuses on the planning, use and enforcement needed to manage and protect Alberta’s water. The Act promotes the conservation and management of water, through wise use and allocation – including the protection of Alberta’s rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands.

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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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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 quantity management plans and frameworks

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The Water Quantity Management Plans and Frameworks map identifies areas in the province of Alberta which are covered by planning processes that include regulatory water use limits or policy. ... More ≫

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The Water Quantity Management Plans and Frameworks map identifies areas in the province of Alberta which are covered by planning processes that include regulatory water use limits or policy. Plans and frameworks (provincial) are labelled black within the map. Transboundary water quantity agreements (inter-provincial, federal, international) are labelled blue. The Surface Water Allocation Directive would not apply to areas of the province covered by a water management plan or framework that provides water guidance.

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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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