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Water Act essentials for landowners in Alberta

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This resource by the Farmers' Advocate Office provides essential information about Alberta's Water Act and rural landowner responsibilities. All activities that may alter surface water flows or... More ≫

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This resource by the Farmers' Advocate Office provides essential information about Alberta's Water Act and rural landowner responsibilities. All activities that may alter surface water flows or cause siltation of water require authorization from Alberta Environment and Parks prior to commencing. This includes activities such as ditching, infilling, stripping/scraping, tilling, or draining.

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Guide to preparing a complete Water Act Application for a licence or an approval

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Alberta's Water Act requires that a licence and/or an approval be obtained prior to diversion of water or prior to undertaking an activity, as defined in the Act, in or around a water body. The... More ≫

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Alberta's Water Act requires that a licence and/or an approval be obtained prior to diversion of water or prior to undertaking an activity, as defined in the Act, in or around a water body. The information required to apply for a licence or an approval is dependent upon the purpose of the diversion of water and type of proposed water source or the type and location of activity. This guide will assist project proponents in completing an application for common application types.

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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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Guide to groundwater authorization [2023]

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In Alberta, water is owned by the Crown and its use is regulated by Environment and Protected Areas under the Water Act. The goal of this guide is to clarify the process applicants must follow... More ≫

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In Alberta, water is owned by the Crown and its use is regulated by Environment and Protected Areas under the Water Act. The goal of this guide is to clarify the process applicants must follow when applying to conduct an activity that may impact groundwater or divert and use groundwater.

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Water Act : dugouts, borrow pits and other pits/ excavations

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Under the Water Act, authorization is required prior to creating excavations into the ground which may collect and hold water, such as dugouts, borrow pits, sand and gravel pits, or other... More ≫

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Under the Water Act, authorization is required prior to creating excavations into the ground which may collect and hold water, such as dugouts, borrow pits, sand and gravel pits, or other pits/excavations that are created for resource extraction or other purposes. This fact sheet provides information on each of these types of excavations, how to apply for authorization to excavate, and when exemptions may be possible.

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Water Act : dugouts

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Dugouts are usually used by landowners to store water for purposes such as stock watering, domestic use, spraying, etc. This fact sheet explains the conditions under which placing, constructing,... More ≫

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Dugouts are usually used by landowners to store water for purposes such as stock watering, domestic use, spraying, etc. This fact sheet explains the conditions under which placing, constructing, maintaining or filling in a dugout requires approval under the Water Act.

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Water Act : water diversion for agricultural uses during low flow conditions

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Under the Water Act, an authorization is required for diverting and using surface and groundwater in Alberta except under specific circumstances and for some uses.

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Guidelines for licensing water diversion projects : pursuant to the Water Act [2021]

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Alberta's Water Act requires that an approval and/or license be obtained before undertaking an activity in a water body or before diverting and using water from a water body. This document... More ≫

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Alberta's Water Act requires that an approval and/or license be obtained before undertaking an activity in a water body or before diverting and using water from a water body. This document provides guidelines for filling out applications for a license to divert and use groundwater or to conduct an activity that could have a potential impact on groundwater.

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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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