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Important notices

January 2025 | Move your licence

If you are an individual or organization holding Water Act (or preceding Water Resources Act) licence(s) issued, renewed or amended before November 2021 by the Government of Alberta, you must move your water licence(s) into the Digital Regulatory Assurance System (DRAS).

Licences renewed and amended after November 2021 are already in DRAS and do not need to be moved.

Read 'Move my Licence: Water Act' on the DRAS page to learn more about how to move your water licence(s).

January 2025 | View licences

Water licences can now be viewed through the new Environmental Records Viewer.

The previous Alberta Water Licence Viewer was decommissioned in September 2024.

Overview

There are 3 ways to search for water licences issued by the Alberta government:

  • Environmental Records Viewer [new] - uses a provincial map to display surface water and groundwater licences throughout Alberta, and a selection tool to search for licences and licence details.
  • Alberta Flow Estimation Tool for Ungauged Watersheds - uses a provincial map to search for surface and groundwater licences throughout Alberta.
  • Authorization Viewer - uses a form to search for Water Act and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act approvals, licences, registrations, authorizations, permits and certificate document summaries.

Licences and registrations may be located in the centre of the quarter sections, if the latitude or longitude is not available on the file. The approved plans under the Water Act files will have an accurate point of diversion.

For approved plans, see: Water Act forms.

Disclaimer

The water allocation licence information provided on this website is for the convenience of individuals researching the potential of arranging a water allocation transfer, or for other purposes. The department endeavours to provide accurate information, but does not guarantee any part of the site is accurate or up-to-date. 

The information provided on the website should not be relied upon, and all data should be verified by examining the original paper documents in a department office prior to making any decisions or commitments. Water allocation licences are public information. The department does not accept responsibility for any damages that may result from reliance on any information found on this website.

How to use

  1. Environmental Records Viewer
  2. Alberta Flow Estimation Tool for Ungauged Watersheds
  3. Authorization Viewer
    • To view a specific authorization or approval under the Water Act or the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act if you already have identifying data for the authorization or approval, visit Authorization Viewer.

Contact

Connect with us for more information on the Alberta Water Act licences:

Environmental Records Viewer

Email: ti.agsp@gov.ab.ca

Alberta Flow Estimation Tool for Ungauged Watersheds

Email: goa.afetuw@gov.ab.ca

Authorization Viewer

Email: rac.environment@gov.ab.ca