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NEW - Looking for water data?

In partnership with the Alberta Water Research Institute, we're creating a new Alberta Water Data Module that will provide free and open access to over 1,000 different sources of water data. Click here... to learn more about our early test version.

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We are proud to announce the WaterPortal is now hosted using 100% hydro-power (a carbon free source of energy) at Canada’s largest green data and web hosting center, supported by IBM-RackForce at the RackForce GigaCenter. The WaterPortal is truly “Powered by Water”.

About Us

Created to be a not-for-profit organization by Alberta WaterSMART, the Bow River Basin Council, IBM and Tesera Systems, with funding and support from the Alberta Research Council, and the Suncor Energy Foundation, and the Alberta Water Research Institute, and supported by other private and public sector technology, industry, watershed management partnerships.

We support Alberta's Water for Life strategy, and have created a place where anyone can easily get the information and knowledge they need to make better water management decisions, and maybe become more actively involved in managing this valuable resource. There is nothing more precious than water except maybe oxygen...

Gonna Rain-Snow?

What's the chances of precipitation (rain, snow, and ice) in your region? AccuPOP tool is the first multi-period 3-hour probability of precipitation.

Click here, to learn more about 24 Hour Precipitation Forecasts, Current Alberta Water Advisories and Warnings, and Historical Precipitation maps and records.

EasySearch Tools


Use our WaterPortal Search Tool below, to easily and simply SEARCH for specific water topics, groups, web links or news that is located on our WaterPortal site...

If you don't see what you're searching for...
Click here, to contact us at the Alberta WaterPortal.

 

Welcome to the Alberta WaterPortal PDF Print E-mail
Our Alberta WaterPortal© enables free and open source access for the sharing of information and knowledge on ground and surface water conditions, water management innovations, best practices, news and research, and conservation programs. We believe that information and knowledge about our water resources is the foundation for engaging sustainable development and effective decision making.

Contact us, to learn more about creating your own custom designed Water Module on the WaterPortal, for your group, organization or water project.
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What's Coming Next?

Stay tuned...
We are still building our Alberta WaterPortal, so there are lots of new features and applications scheduled for release. If you have a new idea, let us know...

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Guest Columnists

Each month we invite the "movers and shakers" in the water community to share their insights on some of today's most controversial water topics, and encourage our readers to share their thoughts and ideas!

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Join Now!

Jump In!
Get involved and become a catalyst! Sign up for our free Water News Alerts, send us a water story, news article, photo or video from your community or organization!

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Tools & Gadgets

To help on your discovery of water knowledge, here's a variety of water tools, including water use and conservation calculators, volume convertors, water glossary, other tools and gadgets...

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Popular Links

Alberta Water Council & Our Watershed Groups
Learn about the Alberta Water Council, Alberta's Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils and all its other Watershed Stewardship Groups.

Water Education Programs (NEW)
We invite you to join us in educating everyone about one of the most precious resources on the planet — water.

Water for Life
Learn more about the progress on Alberta's Water for Life Strategy.

Land Use & Water
Learn more about Alberta's new Land Use Framework and water.

Oilsands & Water
Learn more about Alberta's oilsands development and water.

Agriculture, Irrigation & Water
Alberta is the capital of irrigation in Canada, and learn more about the Irrigation Management Climate Information Network.

What's the Chance of Rain or Snow?
Check out AccuPOP, for the % probability of any precipitation, rain, or snow over the next 96 hours

 

Water Footprints (NEW)

Water footprints are an indicator of water use that looks at both direct and indirect water use. Click here to learn more...

Water Trading & Allocations

The Government of Alberta is currently reviewing its water allocation management system. Click here to learn more...

Upcoming Events!

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WaterPortal Poll

What is the most significant water issue in Alberta today?
 

Water Videos



Click here, for more water videos and photos