| ENVIRONMENT: Two reports released on the state of Alberta’s water resources and needs |
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(AlbertaIndex, December 7, Friday) --- The Alberta government has completed two reports on the state of water resources in the province that will help shape policies and decisions on water needs and plans for the next 20 years.
The first report is divided into two parts. “Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability” will shape Alberta Environment’s strategy on the province’s water needs while “Current and Future Water Use in Alberta” examines water use in the province during 2005, summarized by sector and by river basin. The second report, “Information synthesis and initial assessment of the status and health of aquatic ecosystems in Alberta: surface water quality, sediment quality and non-fish biota,” and its accompanying summary report provide an initial assessment of the status of aquatic ecosystems in the province. The report also provides an overview of current knowledge surrounding the province’s major basins and water bodies, including an assessment of water quality. The majority of sites assessed showed ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ water quality and none was rated as being of ‘poor’ quality. In addition to providing scientific information, the reports provide a province-wide evaluation of the state of aquatic health and indicate where data gaps need to be addressed. Did you enjoy this article? Please share it!         |
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