The water availability engagement has been extended until January 24, 2025.
Overview
We want to hear your thoughts on opportunities or barriers that can be addressed to enhance the water management system in Alberta and make more water available to use for years to come.
Population growth, economic growth, and water variability are challenging the water management system in Alberta. New or updated policy and regulatory tools could be used to increase water availability for Albertans and optimize the water management system to better address these issues while continuing to protect the aquatic environment.
We welcome your thoughts about any opportunities to increase water availability and more effectively manage water.
Get informed
Read the Enhancing Water Availability engagement guide or view the Water Availability Engagement PowerPoint slides to learn more.
Watch the November 14 webinar that provided a high-level overview of the water management system in Alberta, the intent of the engagement, some of the opportunities and issues we are aware of, and how to participate.
Get involved
Online surveys
Complete an online survey by January 24, 2025, to share your thoughts on increasing water availability.
Detailed survey
We suggest that those with prior knowledge of the water management system in Alberta complete the detailed survey.
Brief survey
A brief, more general survey is also available to share your thoughts on increasing water availability.
Share your ideas
Create a virtual post-it-note and share your ideas with other Albertans. You can post a new idea, like, or comment on other ideas.
- What ideas do you have on ways to increase water availability in the province?
- Which water management policies, programs, or approaches are working effectively? Which need to be strengthened, and how?
- What do you think should be the top priorities for the province when considering its review of water management policies and potential amendments to the Water Act and its policies?
- What technologies or innovations could help improve water availability in Alberta?
Attend an engagement session
- January 8 at 6:15 pm – In-person public townhall – Lethbridge (Registration required)
Ask a question
Connect with an expert to ask questions about water management in Alberta and read responses to questions from other people.
Schedule a meeting
Organizations and communities can email [email protected] to request a meeting with government staff to share perspectives, information and ask questions.
Submit written feedback
Submit your written feedback to [email protected].
Input received
Regional open houses
Regional open houses were held to provide opportunities to discuss local opportunities and barriers, including conservation, efficiency and productivity, alternative water sources and water allocations and transfers:
- November 18 at 6:30 pm – Northern Alberta virtual public open house
- November 21 at 5:30 pm – In-person open house – Peace River
- November 26 at 6:30 pm – Southern Alberta virtual public open house
- December 3 at 5:30 pm – In-person open house – Red Deer
- December 9 at 5:30 pm – In-person open house – Fort Macleod
Engagement timeline
Outcomes
Your feedback may help inform government programs, policy, or legislation aimed to increase water availability and improve the water management system in Alberta.