Tag: Water for Life
Government of Alberta Invests in Water Projects
The Government of Alberta is investing in new water system improvements to provide the City of Red Deer and central Alberta with clean, safe...
Alberta Boosts Funding for Municipal Clean Water Systems
Today the Alberta government announced that Budget 2015 will invest $545 million over five years towards water infrastructure in municipalities across Alberta. Over five...
Improving River and Watershed Management in Alberta: Report
Water Matters, an Alberta-based water policy think tank, has released a report with recommendations on how to use science-based management to ensure that Alberta’s rivers...
The Long Haul
Most of Alberta’s 3.6 million residents rely on regulated water systems. But, according to Brent Paterson*, a significant number of Albertans still use water...
Nova Scotia Makes Progress on Water for Life Strategy
A progress report released on March 23 highlights achievements of the first year of Nova Scotia's water resource management strategy, called Water for Life,...
Reuse It or Lose It
Canada depends on its water for agricultural, industrial, and domestic uses—but does it use more than it needs? A report from the Conference Board...
Flyovers Give Understanding of Groundwater
What flies above will soon give improved knowledge about what flows below. Starting January 16, residents and motorists may notice low-flying aircraft streaking across...
Sask. Council Tackles Water Issues in Alberta
The new South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council (RAC) will look at key issues such as water, land use and population growth as it provides...
Council Suggests Improvements for Watershed Planning
Groups and individuals who manage Alberta's watersheds, or those affected by decisions around watershed management, need to have a voice in planning and decisions...
ERCB, AE Consider Directive on Water Use in Oil Sands
The Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) and Alberta Environment are calling for feedback from stakeholders on a draft directive, which proposes new requirements for...
