Engagement seeks information on how to enhance Alberta’s water management system to improve water availability.
The Government of Alberta is seeking input on new policies, regulatory tools, and potential amendments to the Water Act to increase water availability. The deadline to complete the online survey or submit written comments has been extended to January 24, 2025. The goal of the engagement appears to be to increase the amount of water available for use while protecting the aquatic environment. Based on historic feedback, the engagement will initially explore:
- improving measuring and reporting on water use and availability;
- enhancing water conservation, efficiency, and productivity;
- improving water allocation and transfers to accommodate need and demand;
- clarifying use of rainwater;
- identifying opportunities and barriers for using alternative sources of water and wastewater reuse;
- identifying criteria for when transfers of water between major river basin boundaries might be appropriate; and
- updating or enabling additional exemptions for water diversions or activities.
An additional in-person townhall has recently been added to the engagement schedule. The newly announced session will take place on January 8, at 6:15 pm in Lethbridge. Pre-registration is required.
Warren Noga
Policy Advisor
825.319.2285
warren@RMAlberta.com
Wyatt Skovron
General Manager of Policy & Advocacy
780.955.4096
wyatt@RMAlberta.com