Alberta’s government is making it easier for farmers, ranchers, communities, businesses and emergency responders to store and use water.
New and expanded Water Act exemptions will increase water availability, improve conservation, support agricultural production and help protect communities from future emergencies.
Currently, many dugouts are sized too small to capture available water because of a 2,500 cubic metre exemption limit. Effective immediately, farmers and ranchers can fill their dugouts up to 7,500 cubic metres – triple the previous limit – provided the water is used for agricultural purposes. This change helps protect them from future droughts and supports strong agricultural operations.
Check out the full Provincial Media Release at New rules boost water storage and conservation