Stage 5 of the plan would be declaring an emergency under the Water Act. The province said this would only be done as a last resort.
Snowpack in the Bow Valley plays a critical role in avoiding drought, not only for drinking water, but also for irrigation in southern Alberta. To get a closer look at just how much snowmelt we'll be working with this season, Sarah Offin takes us high into the alpine, where water monitoring specialists are digging deep.response plan it says will ensure Albertans get the support they need regardless of the weather and possible drought conditions.
The province said Thursday it is in Stage 4 of its five-stage drought response plan, which involves the government working with major water users to create water storage response plans, fast-tracking temporary diversion licences to allow water to be temporarily diverted from new sources, and announcing water-sharing agreements,The first three stages involved monitoring water availability and coming to the conclusion that droughts are predicted to happen.
However, if an emergency was declared, the province said it would be a temporary measure to prioritize water use.Temporary measures taken to manage water could include suspending approvals, registrations or water licences. The province could also designate the purposes and volumes for which water may be diverted or used.
If there is not sufficient water available for the priority uses. Human health and safety is the top priority, followed closely by ensuring sufficient water supplies for critical infrastructure, livestock welfare and critical environmental needs.
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