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Alberta government begins Water Storage Opportunities Study

The Alberta government is conducting a study of more than 100 locations across the province. The goal is to help the government plan long-term ways to maximize Alberta’s water supply, reduce the risk of future droughts and floods and support thriving communities. Expected to be completed in 2025, the study will identify, review and assess potential locations where water storage infrastructure could be most effectively developed to help meet the province’s long-term water needs.

“Water is a precious resource and one that is essential for agriculture. Our government is always prepared to help ensure our producers and processors have the water they need to help put food on the tables of Albertans and others around the world. Now, more than ever, we need to do more with the water we have. Identifying potential opportunities for new reservoirs will help continue to grow our province and ensure our agriculture industry has the water it needs,” says RJ Sigurdson, minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.

The amount of precipitation in Alberta varies a lot each season due to the province’s prairie geography and climate.  This study provides an opportunity to identify where to create more dams, reservoirs and other infrastructure to potentially help capture and store more water. | READ MORE