After several dry years without substantial precipitation, Albertans are facing potentially serious drought conditions in 2024. The Province and the County continue to monitor snowpack, precipitation and river levels in order to understand current drought conditions and ensure that water users have the information they need to be prepared.
Below are links to a number of resources meant to inform residents of current conditions, measures that are being taken to conserve valuable water supplies and information that will help you navigate the anticipated drought conditions.
ALBERTA IS CURRENTLY IN STAGE 4 (out of 5) IN ITS WATER SHORTAGE MANAGEMENT RESPOINSE PLAN
Click here for details of the Province's Water Shortage Management Stages
Provincial Resources
Alberta Drought Conditions Interactive Web Map January 2024 (plantmaps.com)
Bow River Basin Council – Partner Resources Page
2024 Drought Information — Bow River Basin Council
Alberta Water Council - Multi-Year Drought Information Page
Building Resiliency to Multi-Year Drought | Alberta Water Council