The true lifeblood of community is water and the Alberta government is hoping to have a conversation with residents about just that.
In fact, the government has begun a series of public sessions that will take place in 20 communities across the province to explore residents’ feelings about water usage and conservation.
The session in Drumheller is coming up on Tuesday, March 19.
“Albertans are passionate about water issues, and they want to have a say in how we manage this resource into the future,” said Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Minister Diana McQueen. “During our recent consultations on the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, water was the number one issue Albertans talked about. This conversation is an opportunity for Albertans to delve even deeper into this important topic. We will be clear however, that Alberta’s water is not for sale and will never be for sale to other jurisdictions.”
Topics up for discussion could include everything from drinking water and wastewater to water used in resource extraction.
These facilitated public sessions are scheduled for about three hours. Those unable to take part in person can go to www.waterconversation.alberta.ca to complete an online survey, which is available from February 11 to March 29.
