Alberta's auditor general reports ineffective surface water management, lacking water conservation objectives and efficient water use during drought.
Alberta's auditor general finds surface water management ineffective, with weak processes for monitoring use, assessing risks and determining conservation needs. The province lacks water conservation objectives in most basins and fails to ensure efficient water use by licensees, especially during ongoing drought. The report raises concerns about expanding water-intensive industries like coal mining.
July 10, 2024
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