Water Series

Hard Questions, Honest Answers: Follow-Up to the Sheep River Report

Introductory Paragraph: When we released the Sheep River Water Report, we hoped it would start a conversation—and it has. The feedback has been both heartening and thought-provoking. Many readers expressed gratitude for a deep look into our watershed’s realities, while others raised pressing concerns about development pressure, infrastructure capacity, and affordability. These are exactly the

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Why Save Rain Water: Unique Possibility of Looming Water Restrictions

Looming Water Shortages in Southern Alberta: The Need for Water Restrictions Over a number of years now, 20 or so, I’ve attended numerous seminars and science workshops on water, and have been hyper aware of conditions in southern Alberta. Topics ranged from water levels to flora and fauna,wetlands, and riparian areas. In February I attended

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utilization of grey water in our homes is critical now more than ever

GREY WATER Grey water is the wastewater that is generated from household activities such as laundry, dish washing, and bathing. While grey water is not suitable for drinking, it can be reused for non-potable purposes such as watering plants, flushing toilets, and washing cars. Grey water reuse is an excellent way to conserve water and

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