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Alberta announces what it says are the largest water-sharing agreements in its history

The Alberta government has announced water-sharing agreements for four sub-basins, including the Red Deer River and the Bow River.
These are the largest agreements in Alberta's history, targeting major water users in specific areas.
Participating municipalities will aim to reduce water consumption by 5-10% as part of these agreements.

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CBC News

Alberta unveils what it calls the largest water-sharing deals in its history

Alberta has concluded its negotiations with major water licence holders and is now outlining what it calls the largest water-sharing agreements in Alberta’s 118-year history.

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Global News

Southern Alberta water users agree to reduce consumption in face of drought

Major water users in southern Alberta have agreed to curb their consumption if there's a severe drought this spring or summer.

14 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Alberta Announces Record Water-Sharing Agreements as Drought Looms

Alberta has announced the largest water-sharing agreements in its history, as one way to lessen the impact of what could be another bad year for drought. It means the biggest water users in the province, such as irrigation districts, cities and towns, and industries have voluntarily agreed to reduce how much water they use if things get bad. “Many reservoirs are still low, and the ground is already dry from last year,” Alberta Environment Minist…

14 days ago·New York, United States

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