Overview
Albertans shared 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.
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Input received
Online surveys
Albertans provided input through 2 online surveys from November 5, 2024 to January 24, 2025.
Idea boards
Four idea boards collected feedback online and at in-person regional engagement sessions.
Read the ideas board submissions.
Questions and answers
An online question and answer tool was available.
Read answers to your questions.
Meetings with organizations and communities
Organizations and communities were able to request a meeting with government staff to share perspectives, information and ask questions.
Written feedback
Albertans were invited to send written feedback to Alberta's government.
Regional engagement sessions
Regional engagement sessions 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 – Northern Alberta virtual public open house
- November 21 – In-person open house – Peace River
- November 26 – Southern Alberta virtual public open house
- December 3 – In-person open house – Red Deer
- December 9 – In-person open house – Fort Macleod
- January 8 – In-person public townhall – Lethbridge
Indigenous engagement
We worked with Indigenous communities and organizations to gather their perspectives through online and in person meetings.
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.