Advocacy

10(1) ABP supports the sound management and protection of water as the continued growth and development of Alberta’s agriculture industry is dependant on a clean water supply.

(2) The clear benefit of protecting surface water and groundwater quality must be balanced with considerations for the economic and social interest of Albertans.

(3) Water legislation, regulations and policies must include consideration of

• (a) priorities and economics,
• (b) protection of historical water uses and users,
• (c) development of a flexible, transparent, and efficient system for water allocation transfers,
• (d) increased flexibility for agriculture uses, and,
• (e) exploration of all possible solutions to water supply challenges.

Approved: November 18, 2015

From Part 2 – Policy and Priorities of ABP’s Policy Manual