Alberta's Water for Life Strategy

Bow Riverkeeper is deeply engaged in Alberta's Water for Life Strategy. The Strategy, adopted in 2004, seeks to develop new water management approaches for addressing the province's water issues.

As a member of the Alberta Water Council as well as an active member of the Bow River Basin Council (the appointed watershed council under the strategy), we track and ensure the success of the strategy. Our aim is to advocate for the protection of watersheds for all Albertans.

» Learn more about Bow Riverkeeper's Involvement in Water for Life

The Strategy Under Review

In 2007, the strategy underwent a review by the Alberta Water Council with input from the public. In early 2007, Premier Ed Stelmach asked Environment Minister Rob Renner to undergo a "renewal and resourcing" of the Water for Life Strategy. This prompted a full review of the strategy — its successes and challenges.

A coalition of citizen-based organizations came together and submitted a report to the Alberta Water Council outlining its analysis and review of the strategy. Issues addressed in this report include: funding, protection of drinking water sources, progress made on protecting healthy aquatic ecosystems, watershed planning, shared governance, and water conservation.

» Read the coalition's analysis and review of Water for Life