Water Crisis Management: Southern Alberta Prepares for Drought Emergency...

“The City of Lethbridge thanks the province for spearheading these water-sharing agreements. The agreements are the culmination of time, effort and collaboration between many stakeholders. The City of Lethbridge is proud to be involved in this important work. We will continue working with our regional water partners, and the province, to ensure this vital resource is used efficiently and responsibly.” ~ Blaine Hyggen, mayor, City of Lethbridge...
After several dry years and El Niño winter, Alberta is at risk of severe droughts this year, especially in southern Alberta. Although the recent snowfall has helped, the winter snowpack remains below average, rivers are lower than normal and multiple reservoirs are below capacity... READ MORE: https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-takes-steps-now-to-prevent-stage-5-water-emergency-later/53955

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