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Q: How was the Alberta WaterPortal project created?
A: The Alberta WaterPortal project was created to be a not-for-profit organization by Alberta WaterSMART, the Bow River Basin Council, IBM and Tesera Systems, with funding from the Suncor Energy Foundation, and supported by other private and public sector technology, industry, watershed management and funding partnerships.


Q: When did the Alberta WaterPortal project begin?
A: The beta version of the WaterPortal was launched in June, 2007


Q: Why was the Alberta WaterPortal project created?
A: We believe that information and knowledge about our water resources is the foundation for effective water management decisions.

We created the Alberta WaterPortal to enable free and open access and sharing of information and knowledge on ground and surface water conditions, water management innovations, best practices, news and research, and conservation programs for water basins throughout the province. 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.


Q: Does it cost anything to become a member of the Alberta WaterPortal?
A: No, WaterPortal users do not pay any fees or charges for membership or to use any of our features or tools.


Q: What are the benefits of becoming a member of the Alberta WaterPortal?
A: Its easy and free to become a member, simply Click here... to sign up now!

Signing up as a member enrolls you in our exclusive Water News Alert feature, allowing you to easily stay informed on late breaking water news developments here in Alberta and globally. In addition, each of our members have the opportunity to share their views and insights on our exclusive WaterPortal Guest Columnist articles. Members also have the opportunity to openly share their water related photos, videos and web links with our growing audience of readers. Also, members can promote their water or environmental forum or event on our Events Calandar feature!


Q: Where does the Alberta WaterPortal get all its water insights and information from?
A: We get our information from a wide variety of sources including Alberta Environment, Environment Canada, Statistics Canada, Wikipedia, Google, US Geological Service, local and regional watershed organizations, and many industry and conservation groups, among others.


Q: How can I help?
A: As a not for profit project, we are actively looking for public and private sponsorship and funding opportunities. Also, help let others know about our project and encourage them to sign up and become members! Become involved, and send us your water related photos, videos, event or forum, and web links!