A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
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A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Stakeholders shared feedback to help inform proposed amendments that would allow increased stormwater use.
We gathered feedback from stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Water (Ministerial) Regulation that will exempt low-risk stormwater use from requiring a Water Act licence.
We’ve heard from Albertans that the current regulation requirements for stormwater use can be an inefficient and expensive process, which can prevent stormwater projects from moving forward despite clear environmental, social and economic benefits.
Stakeholder feedback helped inform proposed regulation amendments that address:
March to May 2022
April 2023
Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas
Between March and May 2022, stakeholders participated in virtual discussions to help inform proposed amendments to the Water (Ministerial) Regulation to exempt low-risk stormwater use from requiring a Water Act licence.
Stakeholder feedback informed amendments to the Water (Ministerial) Regulation. Now, under specified conditions, stormwater diversions of up to 6,250 cubic metres per year are exempt from requiring a Water Act licence. This will make it easier for Albertans to access and use stormwater instead of higher quality water sources.
See Water legislation and guidelines for more information.
Last updated: April 28, 2023