As Alberta faces increasingly severe and prolonged droughts, the Alberta Water Council (AWC) and Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils (WPACs) have developed a comprehensive guide and workshop series to help municipalities prepare for, mitigate, and recover from multi-year drought events. By equipping communities with knowledge, tools, and strategies, this initiative is ensuring Alberta’s water resources remain sustainable and resilient for generations to come.
The Building Resiliency to Multi-Year Drought in Alberta Guide compiles lessons from past droughts, best management practices, and critical planning tools, tailored to support small urban and rural communities that often lack the resources for proactive drought management. The guide has been actively used by over 500 municipal leaders, emergency planners, and water managers across Alberta through targeted workshops in communities such as Vegreville, Blackfalds, Grande Prairie, Cochrane, Lethbridge, and Athabasca.
