South Saskatchewan River Basin Approved water management plan
The water management plan for the South Saskatchewan River recommends an balance that is broadly acceptable to the public between water consumption and environmental protection, in light of economic and social objectives and ecological requirements. The plan envisions future management in the basin combining innovative, efficient and productive water use and improved management of aquatic ecosystems. The plan also provides a foundation for future watershed management planning in the South Saskatchewan river basin.
- News release /backgrounder
- Highlights of approved plan
- The complete plan
- Questions and answers
- Report on public consultation
- Water management recommendations (from the four basin advisory committees)
- Information sheets
A key outcome of the plan is a Crown reservation of water for the Bow, Oldman and South Saskatchewan River sub-basins. By establishing this, the Minister of Environment identifies purposes for which water licences may still be granted and their priorities, from the unallocated water in these sub-basins.
For more on this management plan, contact Doug Ohrn at 403-297-6462 (dial 310-0000 toll free in Alberta).
