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The Bog

The Bog is where thoughts, opinions, discussion pieces, and action converge. Influential thinkers from the water community are invited to share their insights on current or controversial water topics. Please note that the views expressed herein are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Alberta WaterPortal.

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Safeguarding the Source by Kevin Van Tighem

Jan 16, 2014

Naturalist, hunter and former Banff National Park superintendent Kevin Van Tighem revisits his July 2013 article entitled “Safeguarding the Source”,   This article, published in the July 2013 edition of […]

Our New Look

Jan 13, 2014

We at the Alberta WaterPortal are pleased to reveal our new website. A driving force behind the redesign of the Alberta WaterPortal was the desire to create a website with […]

Alberta’s New Wetland Policy: Review by Jay White

Sep 23, 2013

The Province of Alberta has been operating under a draft wetland policy for the white zone (the lower third of the Province) for the past 20 years since draft policy […]

The 2013 Great Flood: Actions to Mitigate, Manage, and Control Future Floods

Aug 6, 2013

A final copy of The 2013 Great Alberta Flood: Actions to Mitigate, Manage and Control Future Floods whitepaper has been released. This document consists of collaborative recommendations made by Canada’s leading water […]

Brad Stelfox: Living at the River’s Edge

Aug 2, 2013

The 2013 flood of the Bow River basin has triggered a long-overdue conversation about the natural and man-made factors that caused or contributed to these types of events. Across society, […]