Alberta Supports Community Water Planning Groups: $2.5M

soul men dvd download Alberta’s water groups will receive $2.5 million for core operating grants in 2009 through a new, streamlined funding process.

As of the 2009 fiscal year, Alberta Environment has placed an annual cap of $250,000 on core funding for Alberta’s watershed planning and advisory councils. It is hoped that this new system will provide the councils with essential operational support and help streamline the funding process. Some additional funding is also available for specific projects undertaken by the councils.

An element of Alberta’s Water for Life strategy, watershed planning and advisory councils provide a forum for understanding the opportunities and challenges within watersheds. Ideally, each council leads watershed planning, reports on the state of the watershed, ensures a high level of protection of the aquatic ecosystem, and facilitates more efficient water use.