A hub for water and land-use information in the Red Deer River watershed. We’ve compiled some of the top resources for different watershed topics. Be sure to also check out the RDRWA’s reports, maps, and projects for more specific information relevant to the watershed.
Disclaimer: The RDRWA is sharing resources for informational and educational purposes only. These resources are not exhaustive. The RDRWA cannot guarantee the accuracy or security of linked websites and content. Please exercise caution when accessing unfamiliar websites.
Water:
- Bill 7: Water Amendment Act 2025
- Government of Alberta Water Availability Engagement
- Alberta Water Act Summary Document
- Alberta Water for Life Strategy
- South Saskatchewan River Basin Water Management Plan
- Government of Alberta Water Legislation and Resources
- Water Act Codes of Practice
- Applications Under the Water Conservation Policy for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations
- Water Conservation and Allocation Policy for Oilfield Injection
- Directive for Water Licensing of Hydraulic Fracturing Projects
- Surface Water Allocation Directive
- Red Deer River Basin Water Conservation Objective
- Water (Ministerial) Regulation
Land:
Environment:
- Government of Alberta Drought Information
- Alberta Climate Information Service
- Alberta River Basins Website and App
- Alberta Environmental Records Viewer
- Alberta Floods Portal
- Alberta Water License Viewer
- AER Water Use Performance Report
- Alberta Water Council – Droughts in Alberta Video
- Alberta Water Council – Building Resiliency to Multi- Year Drought
- Alberta’s Water Priority System
- Water Conservation Objectives & Instream Objectives
- Alberta Flow Estimation Tool for Ungauged Watersheds
- Drought – Red Deer County
- Alberta 24 Hour Environmental Response Line
- Digital Regulatory Assurance System (DRAS)
- DRAS – Move my License
- Alberta Dam Safety Map
- Water Survey of Canada
- Alberta Land Use Knowledge Network
- Alberta Landscape Analysis Tool
- Alberta Discover Guide
- Riparian Areas Users Guide to Health
- Ducks Unlimited Wetland Courses
- Alberta Municipal Wetland Guide
- Alberta Wetland Policy
- Resources and Municipal Examples of Wetland Management
- Wetland Conservation and Management from Rocky View County
- Copernicus Satellite Imagery
- Climate Change presentation – Dr. Anil Gupta from the Environmental Knowledge and Prediction Branch of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA)
- What’s the Flowcast? How might climate change influence the Red Deer River watershed
- ClimateData.ca