Alberta Announces Record Water-Sharing Agreements as Drought Looms

Alberta Announces Record Water-Sharing Agreements as Drought Looms
The Bow River flows through downtown Calgary in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
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Alberta has announced the largest water-sharing agreements in its history as one way to lessen the impact of what could be another severe year of drought.

The agreement means the biggest water users in the province, such as irrigation districts, municipalities, and industries, have voluntarily agreed to reduce how much water they use if the situation worsens.

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